New Pro Speedlite
I was told today that a new pro flash is in the process of being tested and will greatly benefit users of gels, as well as a “few other surprises” I haven't been told about yet.
Feature List
– Gel info built into unit
– Custom gel accessories from Canon
– A guide number higher than 58. Perhaps as high as 70.
– Some functions of the flash unit are not yet available in EOS cameras, not even the 1D4. Possibly new camera firmware needed.
– Exact announcement date unknown, although 2010 is likely.
That's all for now.
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Yeah, but lets see you carry around a Bowens for shooting birds.
You’re paying for the portability… but agreed, its a pretty high price!
I’m sorry to ask that but… what are “gels”?
For the majority of us who will never use multiple off-camera flashes, is the Nikon gear truly “leap years” ahead?
Gels are transparent strips that your can stick over your flash light. They can serve several artistic purposes but are particularly useful for balancing out the bright white flash light with the scene’s ambient light. For instance, if you use a flash indoors with you home lighting the flash will look very white and the ambient light fairly orangey. Gelling the flash with a similarly orange-tone will make the flash light appear similar to the ambient light. The main benefit of this is that you can make shots well illuminated without making it obvious that a flash has been used at all. Also, any post-production work is much, much easier when the ambient light and flash lights are similar tones.
Bluetooth will cost them money.