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Photoflex, Inc. announces StarFlash strobes, a new family of all-inclusive, self-contained monobloc
08/01/2006 - Watsonville, California


Photoflex, Inc. is pleased to announce the premiere of StarFlash strobes, a new family of all-inclusive, self-contained monobloc strobes, offered by the industry leader in high-quality, versatile, photographic lighting solutions. The strobes are the perfect complement to the most inspired photographer’s toolkit.
Consumers, prosumers, and professionals alike will discover new opportunities with Photoflex’s wide variety of self-starter kits that couple our new strobe with field-tested array of soft boxes, umbrellas, and LiteDiscs™ that have seamless integration.

As with every Photoflex product, training and support is offered and encouraged through its educational websites: photoflexlightingschool.com and webphotoschool.com.

Features Include:
  • 3 power levels: 300 watts/second, 650 watts/second, and 1000 watts/second to fit your needs & budget
  • Stepped power adjustments with a 5-stop f-stop range (adjustable down to 1/8 power) for ultimate user versatility.
  • High-quality German flash tubes for concrete durability.
  • Twist-grip lock on the swivel mount stand has easy, one-hand operation.
  • Heavy-duty, quick-release connector for fast and secure changes of miscellaneous Photoflex attachments.
  • Fast recycle times.
  • Extruded aluminum housing, color-coded with rubber-based paint for extra protection.
  • Proportional modeling lamp to quickly and accurately test lights and shadows (with protective cover).
  • Audible recycle with on/off switch for fewer missed cues.
  • Visual ready light for back-up or quiet cues.
  • Built-in camera flash sensor for remote cue from the camera.
  • Photo sync cord for connecting your camera directly to the strobe.
  • Widest-based stands in the industry for stability no matter the size or shape of attachment.

What People Are Saying:
Jim Chacones – Dealer
“[Photoflex] The SoftBox leader has always been at the top of my list to suggest to for quality, durability and longevity. Now, with the introduction of the family of strobes, I can offer my clients a great, new product from a solid company whether they are hobbyists or professionals.”

John Beckett – End user
“I’ve been using Photoflex equipment for over 20 years now. I welcome to the introduction of a new product line, a series of strobes, that will deepen my arsenal and allow me to capture a wider variety of images, and all from a company that keeps pushing the envelope while producing the highest quality equipment.”

Pricing and Availability:
The new Starflash strobes will start shipping individually or in kits in late September, 2006, (with pre-orders being encouraged) for a suggested retail price of $799.95 for the high-wattage 1000 series, $599.95 for the 650 series, and $442.95 for the 300 series. For more product information go to: http://www.photoflex.com/What_s_New/New_at_Photoflex/Starflash_Introduction/index.html

About Photoflex:
Photoflex Inc. (www.photoflex.com), based in Watsonville, Calif., manufactures and distributes high-quality, versatile lighting equipment for the worldwide photography, video, film, and digital-imaging industries. Its diverse family of products includes softboxes, reflectors, umbrellas, backdrops, continuous light sources, connectors, stands, accessories such as grids, swivels, and clamps. Photoflex offers two educational websites: Web Photo School (www.webphotoschool.com), the largest online resource of photography and digital-imaging lessons to all levels of photographers, taught by leading professionals and Photoflex Lighting School (www.photoflexlightingschool.com), offering free lighting lessons designed for all skill levels, from hobbyists to professionals.

 
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Photoflex Inc. (www.photoflex.com) manufactures and distributes high-quality, versatile lighting equipment for the worldwide photography, video, film, and digital-imaging industries. Based in Watsonville, Calif., it also offers the Web Photo School as the largest online source of photography and digital-imaging lessons to all levels of photographers, taught by leading professional photographers.