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WILDERNESS EXPLORER Stellar Stelos takes flash indoors or out
FROM THE EDITOR
In a publication crammed full of hardware and software, it’s easy to focus on the techno-geekery and believe all that’s needed is the next great wonder cam or brighter- than-the-sun lens. That’s why Photography News always gives space to amazing images from readers. Whether shot on a phone, plate camera or the latest high-tech, digital beast, what matters is the image and its power to invoke a response from a viewer. For me, the sign of a great image is that I truly wish I’d taken it myself and would want to print it out to display at home. This is why it’s been an absolute privilege to see every entry that’s come in for our Photographer of the Year contest and chair the judging panel. Scores of entries have been simply incredible, and when you check out the winners this issue, I’m sure you’ll agree. What really stuck out for me wasn’t just that the winning images showed an incredible amount of skill and specialist knowledge, but that some entrants demonstrated proficiency in totally different categories. Some readers were shortlisted in several classes for completely different images on a wide variety of subjects. Less jack-of-all-trades and more master of the universe. They might not have won the categories, but to be in the running for more than one is a true mark of quality, proving that the all-round photographer can exist and flourish, even in a world of extreme specialisation. So
Swiss lighting pioneer Broncolor has launched the Stelos 800 L, a compact monolight that delivers 800 joules of flash energy in the brand’s most portable design. It works both in studio and on location thanks to a universal V-Mount battery system, as found on many LED video lights. The unit even charges in use via USB-C. The Stelos 800 L blends the famous Broncolor light quality with adjustable flash colour temperature that previously was only available in high-end pack systems. The integrated Swiss precision packs 800 joules into new Broncolor monolight
LED modelling light also offers variable output from 2700 to 6500K, while high-speed sync (HSS) enables it to keep pace with the latest cameras. Ease of use has been a key focus, and the flash is operated via a bright LCD screen, two buttons and a rotary/ push encoder, with customisable display modes for different workflows. A bayonet mount supports Broncolor’s range of light modifiers, while Wi-Fi connectivity ensures integration with the brand’s Broncontrol, BronAPI and RFS 2 or 3 transmitters. It features a 90° tilt bracket, plus multicoloured ID lights to simplify managing multiple units on-set. The only downside is the price, at around £3246, but it’s built to last for decades. broncolor.swiss
RENTAL READY Broncolor has always been a go- to for lighting kit rentals thanks to its reliability; the Stelos carries on that tradition
many multi-talented image makers show that photography is alive and in rude health. Enjoy the issue.
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VLOGGER VALUE Nanlite adds colour with Miro LEDs
At the opposite end from Broncolor on the price and power scale come Nanlite’s new Miro 30c and 60c LEDs. These compact, round panel lights are designed for creators who need portability, costing just £119 for the smaller 30c and £160 for the larger 60c. Powered by Nanlite’s Nebula C4 Light Engine, both models deliver vivid colours plus accurate white light in the 2700 to 7500K range. They output up to 8382 lux at one metre, with ±150 green- magenta adjustment for mixing with other lights. The circular panels are light and compact – the 30c is just larger than a CD and the 60c is salad plate sized. The magnetic diffusers aid quick changes from soft to punchy light. Power is from USB-C PD input or NP-F batteries, and control via the Nanlink app 2.0. nanlite.com
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