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FORCE OF RABBIT! Softbox maker DoPchoice has gone extra-large with its new Fat-Rabbit mounting solution for large softlights. The system allows use of the 8ft Double-Hex and 6x5ft Snapbag softboxes to create soft and flattering light, while corner adapters may be moved into three different positions, avoiding interference with the yoke and frame. The Double-Hex Snapbag is an 8ft diameter softbox in a hexagonal shape, offering quick set-up and a highly reflective interior to even out illumination while maximising output. The design includes telescoping internal rods while the system folds down into a carry bag. Fat-Rabbit will also support the new 6x5ft Snapbag. Two new 40° grids easily attach to both new large Snapbags. These stretch across the Snapbag fronts for instant directional lighting. dopchoice.com LOWEL BEHOLD!
YET ANOTHER LIGHT-BULB MOMENT Mounting the latest battery-powered LED bulbs can be a problem if there isn’t a suitable screw-in mount, so Matthews has revealed the new BM1 Bulb Mount kit. This features four Bulb Mounts made of lightweight, matte-black, moulded nylon with a standard lamp socket thread to hold one E26/E27 medium LED bulb. At the other end, a standard 1/4in-20 female threaded insert is ready to accept a Micro Grip pin, Micro Grip rod and more. Included are two threaded Micro Grip pins for use with 5/8in receivers and a Micro Grip rod for a 3/8in receiver. A Scissor Clamp makes for easy mounting from drop ceilings. The kit also comes with a 66mm/ 2.6in rubber-coated disc magnet. msegrip.com
Lowel Blender XL LED softlights are now available in a complete three-light kit with stands, umbrellas and switchable power unit in a single case. Up to four times the brightness of traditional 1x1 panels, each compact 98 CRI/99 TLCI light has a full range of colour temperature adjustments included. Each Blender light features 12 cool white and 12 warm white LEDs with individual 45° optical lenses. Dual knobs mix these white channels to blend colour temperature and dimming. For softer light, a drop-in diffuser is also contained in the kit. A price for the unit has not yet been revealed. tiffen.com/blenderxl
Drone giant DJI has revealed the new Mavic 3 Classic, which is based on the current Mavic 3 but omits the telephoto lens to bring the price down to £1399/$1599. The Mavic 3 Classic features the same 4/3 CMOS 20-megapixel camera, 46-minute maximum flight time and O3+ transmission system as the original £1729/$2049 Mavic 3 drone. As it’s compatible with existing RC Pro, RC and RC-N1 remotes, it is available as a drone-only for filmmakers who The drone captures up to 5.1K/50p, 4K/60p and 1080p/60p using H.264 and H.265 encoders, plus 4K/120p and 1080 HD at 200fps for slow motion. Its 24mm equivalent focal length lens opens to f/2.8. dji.com Stripped-back Mavic is a classic already have these controllers. The Classic is available in kits with a choice of remote controllers, as well as extra batteries, a charging hub, car charger, spare propellers and more.
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