Awards
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Accessories cont B EST WIRELESS MICROPHONE
Lighting BEST PORTABLE FLASH
BEST MAINS FLASH
BEST LED LIGHT
WINNER Elinchrom ELC Pro HD 500
Elinchrom’s ELC Pro HD 500 retains its best mains flash title thanks to 500W output, precise seven-stop adjustment and fast recycling times. Built-in Skyport enables wireless control, while strobe and delay modes inspire creative lighting effects.
WINNER Godox LD150RS
ALSO NOMINATED: Bowens XMS1000
WINNER Rode Wireless Go II
Broncolor Siros 400 S Godox QT600IIIM Neewer S101 Pixapro Storm1200 III Profoto Pro-D3
The Godox LD150RS is a professional-grade LED light designed to meet the demanding needs of both studio and on-location set-ups. Its wide, adjustable colour temperature range (2500–6500K) and RGB mode allow for creative lighting effects, while its high CRI ensures accurate colour rendering. Lightweight and highly portable, the LD150RS is easy to control through an intuitive smartphone app, adding a layer of convenience that makes it a favourite among photographers and videographers who demand both performance and convenience.
Once again, you’ve crowned the Rode Wireless Go II, which dominates this category. It’s a compact, versatile solution for audio recording on the go. This dual-channel system allows simultaneous recording from two transmitters, ideal for interviews or multi- person set-ups. With a 200m range and on-board recording for failsafe backups, the Wireless Go II ensures reliable performance. Its compatibility with various devices adds to its flexibility. As reported in our news section, Rode released the Gen 3 in December, so we’re expecting big things this year!
WINNER Neewer Q4
The Neewer Q4 portable flash combines studio- level power with on-location convenience. Its 400W output provides ample light for creative set-ups, while its rechargeable lithium-ion battery ensures reliable performance with up to 400 full-power flashes per charge. The Q4 supports high-speed sync (HSS) and TTL modes, making it compatible with various camera systems for precise exposure. Its compact size and intuitive controls make it an excellent choice for photographers on the move.
ALSO NOMINATED: Adaptalux Studio
ALSO NOMINATED: Hollyland Lark M2 Joby Wavo Air Saramonic Blink 500 ProX B1 Sennheiser AVX-MKE2 Sony UWP-D27 dual channel kit Sound Devices A20-Mini
Amaran COB 60d S Broncolor LED F160 Fiveray M20 Hobolite Avant Max 80W Joby Beamo Kenro Smart Lite KSLC101 Nanlite Forza 150B
EDITOR’S CHOICE Profoto Pro-D3
For studio photographers seeking reliability and efficiency, the Profoto Pro-D3 professional light is all about volume, boasting a recycling time of 0.01sec. Combine this with consistent colour accuracy, intuitive controls and a robust build, and you have the perfect companion for demanding shoots where precision and performance are key.
ALSO NOMINATED: Elinchrom One Elinchrom Three Elinchrom Five Godox AD400 Pro Pixapro Pika200 Pro Profoto A2 Profoto B10X Plus
Nanlite FC-500B Neewer CB200C
Ribl Aura MVL2 LED Rotolight Aeos 2 Pro
BEST ON-CAMERA FLASH WINNER Kenro Macro Ring Flash
A great tool for close-up and macro photography, the Kenro Macro Ring Flash delivers even, shadow- free illumination. It ensures precise lighting with adjustable power levels and TTL compatibility for automatic exposure. The lightweight build and intuitive controls make it ideal for intricate details.
EDITOR’S CHOICE Amaran COB 60d S
EDITOR’S CHOICE Saramonic Blink 500 ProX B1
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LEDs have brought a whole new level of convenience and performance to lighting. The Amaran COB 60d S stands out with its powerful light output all packed into a remarkably compact package. Its daylight- balanced output and lightweight design make it a versatile tool for photo and video, while a reasonable price point means it’s perfect for serious creators on a budget.
Canon Speedlite EL-1 Canon Speedlite EL-10 Godox V1Pro Hähnel Modus 600RT MK II
We love the simplicity and ease of use of the Saramonic Blink 500 ProX B1. It provides excellent audio quality in a sleek, lightweight design and included lavalier. Its rechargeable transmitter and receiver pair with its charging case to offer a battery life of up to ten hours, while its real-time monitoring feature is ideal for content creators and videographers.
Neewer Z2 Nissin i60A Pixapro GIO1 Profoto A10 Rotolight Neo 3 Pro
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