Flashpoint StreakLight 180 Ws Flash (AD180)

2016-08-10T14:20:41

These bare bulb strobes are easy travel companions with a wonderful light output. For me, they perform just like studio syrobes, except less powerful. I use them for shooting through Glow 60-inch white parabolic at about one quarter power. The results are great...even fill flash when set at 45 degree angles to subject (Ibuse two). Almost no shadowing on the face and rich, vibrant colors on clothing. I receive many compliments! If you are using abprper portrait lens with this, you are getting a pro result. Shhh! Keep the secret and don't tell anyone!

Thomas P.

2016-06-23T17:25:59

This unit is perfect as my travel kit. When I photograph groups, several people, or just individuals, I get superior diffuse lighting from this unit paired with a Glow 60-inch white umbrella. Shoot through is my preferred setup. This strobe is light to carry and set up, produces wonderful output at just 1/8 to 1/4 power, and I couldn't ask for more with fast recharge and number of flashes. I have tried to use speedltes but just don't get as good a result as this bare buld unit.

Thomas P.

2016-06-09T08:30:29

Very impressive results, Light weight and after first few minutes we will forget there is an extra battery pack and a cord we are carrying. Build quality is awesome. Control dials are easier. Much better than an on camera speedlight.

RANJITH P.

2016-04-26T07:26:06

I love the softness of this light. The Power Pack is remarkably powerful and recycle times are very fast. Especially at 1/2 power and down. The wireless remote was suppose to fire the 360's without the receiver. It does not as far as I have been able to discover. I am still waiting on the new transmitter for the 360's. Hopefully it will fire all three lights. Except for the triggering glitch for my Canon's, I would have rated it a 5 star.

Mark C.

2015-11-27T08:04:30

I have a small space, so 180ws is plenty of power for me. I'm very happy with them. I've used in a wescott 28" softbox and a few umbrellas. Easy to setup and the bundled remote system works fine w/ my Nikon d750 (not doing HSS with them). I went with two of these and a 360 for key light so everything has the same battery and accessories. I bought one creative kit, then the others with only the umbrella holder. As for the umbrella holder, they have a special dish with a hole for umbrella and a side-mount clamp. it works well for regular umbrellas, but with the wescott softbox where the light mounts inside and bounces, it is cumbersome and difficult to get much of an angle on the light. I think using a rear-mount softbox would be better with them. The battery life seems very good to me, but I'm not doing professional event gigs with them.

Marc M.

2015-04-21T21:00:00

I've had this light for almost a year now and I've never missed a shot with it. I also haven't been able to run out of power on just one battery (although I have a backup just in case.) I'm looking forward to adding additional lights to my location shoots now because these are just easy to take everywhere.

Diana

2014-12-29T19:00:00

I've used this on several shoots, both indoor and out, and it's worked flawlessly every time. I was a relatively early adopter, and the prices have come down a bit since I purchased it, but I don't feel slighted in the least. Looking forward to adding more to my kit.

Mark P.

2014-08-23T21:00:00

YOU NEED TO TRY THIS OUT TO BELIEVE IT !! After reading about this unit on shutterbug magazine i decided to try it over Nikon OR Canon Flash. Youre getting so much more of so much less. Efraim as always thanks for your help!

DANIEL R.

2014-08-08T21:00:00

This flash had the portability and simplicity of a speed light combined with the flexibility and power of a larger studio flash. With the included modifiers, there's little we could not do during our shoot. Whether you are shooting in-studio or on-location, I'd highly recommend considering this flash for off-camera lighting.

Craig

2014-07-01T21:00:00

I used this light kit for a commercial shoot this week and was totally impressed with it. It packs into a fairly small bag with nearly all the kit accessories and it's extremely lightweight. The light was perfect for location. It's compact enough for a fast sundown shoot but powerful enough to light a model and motorcycle perfectly. Fast recycle times too - I didn't miss a thing. It's also solidly built enough that I wasn't worried about bringing it out in a rough environment. I was very surprised by the excellent performance and for the price, it's really an excellent value, too.

Diana

2014-06-23T21:00:00

I purchased this flash to use when shooting weddings ans portraits outside in the bright sun. Much more powerfull than my speedlight and way more portable than a monolight. Very easy to use. Would be nice if TTL available but able to work around.

Dan C.

2014-03-26T21:00:00

very handfull and easy to carry, rwally nice product and the quality is as espect very nice i made a video in spanish showing all staff https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEdh9aIvjAo&feature=youtu.be

hector

2014-01-27T19:00:00

I am a professional event and portrait photographer and I use this light all the time now. It's my go to gear, easy to use and light on the travel. If you don't want to be tied down to power plugs this system is for you. Great recycle time on the battery, best move they made was to have the battery replaceable as opposed to older similar systems that are all in one. Great Price and great customer service. I had a little issue, no questions asked and they took care of me.

moise o.