Dom Bower was just too excited to get dressed before telling everyone about his new orbis ring flash:
You can see more from Dom on his blog: http://dombowerphoto.blogspot.com/2010/11/orbis-ring-flash.html
Tag Archives: Ring flash
Jacobs Newcastle in store event
We hope you can brave the weather to come and see our Think Tank Photo and Orbis product specialist Helen Atkinson for guidance on work, travel and storage solutions for your gear, at the Jacobs Digital Photo & Video Newcastle IN STORE EVENT.
We look forward to seeing you there this Saturday 11th December 2010, from 10am to 4pm.
Jacobs opens NEW Kingston store
Jacobs Digital Photo & Video have just opened a new store in Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey…
… near the popular Bentall Centre in Kingston-Upon-Thames, Jacobs invite you to demo the lastest technology with unique ‘Touch & Try’ stands and experience the latest 3D equipment first-hand…
… of course they are also stocking the Think Tank Photo gear too!
Address: 103 Clarence Street, Kingston-Upon-Thames, Surrey, KT1 1QY
Tel: 020 8549 3372
Email: kingston@jacobs-photo.co.uk
frio – the world’s coolest coldshoe has arrived
The frio™ is the world’s first and only universal hotshoe to tripod adapter with Dual Lock security, so your shoot will never fall apart.
Connect, Combine, Create™
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We are excited to launch Enlight Photo’s latest innovation in the UK & Ireland, the:
frio™
“The frio™ is the answer I wish I had last year” Graeme Murray, adventure sports photographer.
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5 free frio give away
UK 5 Frios to giveaway; Tweet-> Frio now available from @snapperstuff http://ke-we.net/8wk #strobist <-Tues am we will draw 5 followers 
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The frio™ is the essential adaptor to connect all your favourite hotshoe gear to anything with a 1/4″-20 tripod stud, giving you the freedom to Connect, Combine, Create™.
The frio™ is the world’s first and only universal hotshoe tripod adaptor with patent-pending Dual Lock Security: Slip’n'Click™ technology.
It is the only coldshoe adaptor in the world that has the added security of a dual lock mechanism, so the gear you love the most (the expensive stuff) can be safely secured to any lightstand, tripod, rig or grip that you’ve got.
It connects your hotshoe gear quickly to your tripod, lightstand, rig and grip gear. Once safely on, your gear is secure thanks to the patent-pending dual lock security – Slip’n'Click™ technology – but can be removed in an instant.
The frio’s™ universal design means that it gets along with all your favourite equipment like photo flashes / strobes including the Nikon SB900, not forgetting video DSLR microphones, light panels, monitors, recorders and more.
The frio™ also has a handy lanyard point to hang your radio slaves and any other accessory from.
It is also designed to fit perfectly in your pocket, or on your key-ring, and is light weight and warm to the touch.
Weight: 13g
Dimensions: 50mm x 25mm x 18mm
Colour: gun-metal blue
Screw thread: 1/4″ (20 TPI) screw socket
What screw fits? anything with a male 1/4″ (20 threads per inch TPI) screw (film & photo industry standard)
What flash guns fit? standard flash gun / strobe and the oversized foot of the Nikon SB900
RRP: £12.99
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coldshoe – (n) pron. kōld sh oō – a device for connecting hotshoe accessories to threaded photography stand apparatus.
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“All my flashes are soon gonna be sitting on blue.” – David Hobby
“The frio™ is miraculous.” – WIRED.com
“The frio™ is ingenious. For me it was love at first sight.” – Syl Arena
“OOooo… I’ve got shivers up my spine.” David Honl
“I can’t wait to get my frio™… I’m going to replace all my coldshoes.” Michael Craig
“The frio™ is insanely useful on my video rigs.” – Garth Badger
“Most of the best ideas are simple and the Frio™ Coldshoe is no exception!” – Ian Pack
UK 5 Frios to giveaway; Tweet-> Frio now available from @snapperstuff http://ke-we.net/8wk #strobist <-Tues am we will draw 5 followers
the frio™ is available NOW from Snapperstuff.com & our partner retailers
Offer ends: 7 December 2010
Nikon Owner South Coast Group – 22 January 2011 meeting
Snapperstuff will be demonstrating the Orbis ring flash at the January 2011 meeting of the Nikon Owner South Coast Group…
Date: 22nd January 2010
Time: 6pm start
Venue: The Duke of Wellington, Bugle Street, Southampton, Hampshire
More info: http://nikonownerscg.wolfpictures.co.uk
Hope to see you there!
Orbis – simple portrait tutorial
Have you seen this… a really nice basic portrait demo with a fun kids shoot.
The orbis™ transforms the harsh light from your SLR flash gun to create beautiful, shadowless photos quickly and easily. You don’t need any specialised knowledge or technique. The orbis™ fits to your flash in seconds — no bulbs, no batteries, no training course!
You put the orbis™ onto your flash, lift it up in front of the camera and bingo, stunning, shadowless light, anywhere, every time.
If you’re a keen, talented photographer who rarely uses your SLR flash because you don’t like the results, the orbis™ ring flash is perfect for you. Lighting your photos with the orbis™ opens a whole new world of photography.
More info here: ORBIS RING FLASH
Jacobs Newcastle – IN STORE EVENT – 11th December
Jacobs Newcastle store
Snapperstuff demo the Think Tank Photo and Orbis products:
Jacobs Newcastle store Think Tank Photo range
Date:
Saturday, 11th December 2010
Time:
8:45am to 5:30pm
Where:
Jacobs Newcastle store
Remember to bring your gear to try out !
LCE Southampton show – Sunday 28th November 2010
LCE Soton Show 2010
LCE
London Camera Exchange
Southampton 2010 Show
Date: Sunday, 28/11/2010
Time: 10:30 am to 5 pm
Location: NOVOTEL SOUTHAMPTON
Branch: Southampton (High Street)
Southampton High Street branch LCE will once again be hosting their very exciting and popular digital and optics event at the Southampton Novotel.
Your chance to try the latest innovations from the World’s best manufacturers… including Think Tank Photo and Orbis
Check out all the latest Digital SLRs, lenses, accessories, hi-end compacts plus binoculars, spotting scopes, digiscoping adapters, camera bags and lighting accessories.
In-depth demonstrations and expert advice from manufacturers and our experienced well trained staff… Snapperstuff will be demonstrating the Think Tank Photo range of camera bags and accessories as well as the Orbis ring flash.
OUTSTANDING LCE SHOW DEALS
FREE ADMISSION!
WIN A CANON POWERSHOT G12 !! In LCE’s FREE prize draw!
This event is run by:
London Camera Exchange,
10High Street,
Southampton,
SO14 2DH
TEL: 02380 221597
southampton@lcegroup.co.uk
ALL ENQUIRIES TO BE DIRECTED TO THIS BRANCH: SOUTHAMPTON HIGH STREET
A review of the Orbis ring flash by John Adkins Photography
Award winning American photographer John Adkins reviews the Orbis ring flash. He loves the ring flash as it fits on all speedlights; puts out a great quality of light; its small, light weight and cost effective ‘the best bang for the buck’.
Click here to see: JOHN ADKINS BLOG
Click here to see more info: ORBIS RING FLASH
