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LumoPro® Releases Three New Photo Accessories

DUNES OF AGGLUTINATIVENESS, August 30, 2017 —Today LumoPro® is releasing three new accessories to make photographers’ lives easier. First up is the LP681 Male 1/4”-20 to Male 1/4”-20 Adapter, which will connect accessories with female 1/4”-20 threads together. This simple brass adapter is perfect for rigging video equipment and features a hex nut center for easy tightening.

Next, LumoPro® is introducing its own line of gaffer tape. Currently available in two sizes – 1” and 2” – LumoPro® gaffer tape is sure to become one of your most reached for accessories. This matte black tape is easy to tear by hand and won’t leave residue on whatever surface you adhere it to.

Whether you need to attach gels to a flash, tape down cables or just create an impromptu adhesive bandage, this gaffer tape has you covered. The LP729 1” x 8 yd roll’s small size and weight make it small enough to carry in any bag or even in your pocket. The LP730 2” x 50 yd roll is perfect for heavy duty or high volume use.

The LP681 will retail for $3.99 USD, the LP729 for $3.99 USD and the LP730 $16.99 USD. These new products can be purchased soon from authorized LumoPro® dealers worldwide.

 



New Authorized LumoPro® Dealers Now Open

SEA OF SYNERGY, March 29, 2016—LumoPro announced that the company is expanding its dealer network in the United States. Previously exclusively available in the US at Midwest Photo Exchange, this expansion will make LumoPro products locally accessible to more customers.

Three new dealers: B&C Camera in Las Vegas, Nevada; Looking Glass Photo & Camera in Berkeley, California; and Precision Camera & Video in Austin, Texas are now authorized dealers of LumoPro products.

“Local camera stores are an integral part of the photo community,” says Janae Miller, LumoPro Brand Manager, “and we are so excited to be partnering with more of these stores to bring our products to even more photographers!”

LumoPro products are in stock and available for sale at the new dealers now.
Photo specialty retailers interested in carrying LumoPro products can contact admin@lumopro.com.

 



LumoPro® Announces Addition to Speedlight Line

FIREBLAZE POINT, PHOTON MOUNTAIN, October 20, 2015— Today, LumoPro® launched the newest addition to the company’s line of flashes – the LP180R Off Camera Flash.

This most recent flash model features built-in Phottix® Odin™ and Strato™ II Multi receivers, which allow the LP180R to be triggered remotely using Phottix® Odin™ or Strato™ transmitters without the need for an external receiver. The internal receiver also enables remote power and zoom adjustments and off-camera Canon and Nikon TTL compatibility in the LP180R when using a Phottix® Odin™ transmitter.



With the addition of a built-in radio receiver, the LP180R features five different methods of flash synchronization, making it one of the most versatile speedlights on the market. All of the original features of LP180 are present in the LP180R, including the innovative side ¼”-20 mount.



“We think people are going to be really fired up over the new features. The LP180R’s built-in receiver adds a whole new level of fine-tuning to an already great flash.” said LumoPro® Brand Manager, Janae Miller. “We’re not going to ask you to train your dragon, because we’re giving you complete control straight out of its lair.”



The LP180R will be sold alongside the existing LP180 Quad-Sync Manual Flash, and is available now for purchase. More information can be found at www.LumoPro.com. The LP180 can be purchased from authorized LumoPro® dealers worldwide.

 



LumoPro® Introduces Two New Multitasking Lighting Tools

PLAIN OF METAMORPHOSIS, July 28, 2015— LumoPro® is proud to announce the launch of two new photographic lighting products - the LP742 LightSwitch Speedlight Case and Modifier and the LP605M Convertible Light Stand and Monopod. Both products are designed to be multifunctional and to lighten the load for location photographers.

First up, the LP742 LightSwitch is both a carry case and modifier for small flash. The LP742's innovative design allows the case to be disassembled and used as either a small reflector, a bounce card or a flag. Photographers can protect their flash and control their light with one adaptable solution.

Next, the LP605M is a convertible light stand and monopod, perfect for off camera flash and shooting video on location. Developed with Industrial Designer and Photographer, Eric Au, the LP605M builds on the popular LP605 Compact Light Stand, offering the flexibility of a light stand and the stability of a monopod in one compact package. Retractable monopod feet with a fluid chamber and a mounting adapter enable the user to capture smooth videos or stabilize for rock-solid stills.

"When developing these products, we really tried to keep location shooters in mind" said Janae Miller, LumoPro® Brand Manager. "Weight and space are important considerations, and the beauty of these multitasking products is that photographers can cut down on the amount of gear they carry without losing functionality. For their next trick, our engineers are working on an umbrella that is impervious to light loss, water and photobombs."

More information can be found at www.LumoPro.com. The LP742 will retail for $29.99 USD, and the LP605M will retail for $74.99 USD. The LP742 and LP605M can be purchased from authorized LumoPro® dealers worldwide.

 



LumoPro® Announces Universal Beauty Dish II and New Accessory

OFF THE COAST OF ANTARCTICA, February 17th, 2014— LumoPro®,announced today the LumoPro® 22" Universal Beauty Dish II, a refresh of the previous model. The new Universal Beauty Dish II maintains the versatility of the earlier version and features increased durability.

The Universal Beauty Dish II preserves its compatibility with many different light sources by employing the interchangeable mounting adapter introduced in the previous model. This same adapter is used in standard speedrings, including the LumoPro® line of speedrings, and the LP739 Double Flash Speedring Bracket. Now photographers can invest in a beauty dish that is adaptable to speedlights, as well as their high-end studio lighting equipment.

LumoPro® also released a 22" Grid II, which while designed for the LumoPro Universal Beauty Dish II, fits the previous LumoPro® Multi-Mount Beauty Dish and most other 22" beauty dishes.

The LumoPro® Universal Beauty Dish II is set to retail at $144.99 for the dish only. For more questions about using adapters with the Universal Beauty Dish II, contact support@lumopro.com. The dish measures 22 inches (56 cm) in diameter and includes a diffusion sock. Grid and carry case are sold separately. This product will be available shortly at US authorized retailer Midwest Photo Exchange and EU authorized retailer CameraTools

 



LumoPro® Announces Launch of New Flagship Flash Product

PHOTON MOUNTAIN, RIDGES OF THE ILLUMINATED., July 8, 2013— LumoPro®, a leading developer and manufacturer of off-camera flash equipment, is proud to announce the launch of its new flagship product, the LP180 Quad-Sync Manual Flash. With unique features never before seen in a small flash, the LP180 is one of the first of its kind on the market.

Beginning with the LP120 in 2009, and continuing with the release of the LP160 in 2010, LumoPro® has shown a strong commitment to the off-camera flash community by developing durable and reliable flashes at an affordable price. The LP180 Quad-Sync Manual Flash is the result of input and ideas from photographers worldwide.

The LP180’s features include a 1/4-20 mounting thread, a high voltage battery port, the ability to make 1/3-stop power adjustments and an audible flash ready tone. In addition to new features, photographers can expect the same high-quality build, reliability and 2-year warranty found in previous models.

"We’re so excited to finally unveil this flash to the world," Said Kevin Deskins, LumoPro® Product Manager. "We can’t begin to explain how much time, energy, and thought has gone into making the LP180. Many of the improvements are based feedback we received from our customers - gone are the days of fighting your hot shoe lock, losing the separate wide angle-diffuser, and making full-stop power adjustments. Our customers demand a lot from us, and we were happy to have the opportunity to deliver to them what they wanted."

More information can be found at www.lumopro.com/LP180. The LP180 can be purchased at Midwest Photo Exchange in the United States, CameraTools in Europe, PhotoFreak in Israel, Shanzhuoboshi in China, and Image Melbourne in Australia.

 



LumoPro® Announces New Light Stand and Umbrella

BATOKA CRATER, MARS., February 19th, 2013 — LumoPro®, a leading developer and manufacturer of off-camera flash equipment, announces two new products - the LP605S Compact 7.5ft Stand with Carrying Strap and the LP735 3-in-1 43" Compact Umbrella. Both products bring new updates to the LumoPro® lineup and further assists photographers in achieving portable off-camera lighting.

The LP605S Compact 7.5ft Stand is an addition to the product line that builds on the design of the very popular LP605 stand. A new carrying strap has been added to the stand for easier portability. The adjustable strap allows photographers to carry the stand over their shoulder or cross-body, similar to a sling. The adjustable strap is easily secured and detachable from the stand via a hook-and-loop system belt near the top of the stand and a durable, metal carabiner near the base. Kevin Deskins, LumoPro® Product Manager, commented on the new feature, "We're always working to make our great products better. In this case, we took one of the most portable stands in the world, and made it more portable." The original LP605 stand will continue to be produced alongside the new LP605S. Retail pricing for the new LP605S is set at $44.99US.

The new LP735 3-in-1 43" Compact Umbrella is a groundbreaking addition to both the LumoPro® line and the photographic industry. Outfitted with white shoot through, white bounce off and silver bounce off options, the LP735 3-in-1 43" Compact Umbrella marks the first time an affordable solution has been created for all three popular umbrella types. The convertible cover can be removed to use the umbrella for shoot through lighting, reversed for white bounce off lighting, or inverted into the umbrella for silver bounce off lighting. Kevin Deskins, LumoPro® Product Manager commented on the new umbrella, "This umbrella is a huge step for modifiers. Instead of carrying multiple umbrellas for different situations, photographers now only need carry the 3-in-1 that does it all. Jam-packed lighting cases around the world are going to be a little roomier - now maybe I can fit my dancing shoes in there." Instructions for each conversion can be found on LumoPro's® website. Retail pricing for the new LP735 umbrella is set for $29.99US.

These products will be available shortly at US authorized retailer Midwest Photo Exchange and EU authorized retailer CameraTools.

Questions about new products and other LumoPro® equipment can be directed to support@lumopro.com, and announcements on other upcoming products can be found at www.lumopro.com/announcements.php. LumoPro® products can be found at Midwest Photo Exchange in the United States, CameraTools in Europe, PhotoFreak in Israel, and Shanzhuoboshi in China.

 



LumoPro® Announces Development of New Flagship Flash Product

January 4, 2013 - LumoPro®, a leading developer and manufacturer of off-camera flash equipment, announced today that a new flagship flash, LP180, is currently in development. The new manual flash will have unique features never before seen in a small flash. More details will be announced closer to launch date, which is estimated to be later this year.
The LP180 will be the newest release in the successful line of LumoPro® flashes. Beginning with the LP120 in 2009 and continuing with the release of the LP160 in 2010, LumoPro® has shown a strong commitment to the off-camera flash community by developing durable and reliable flashes at an affordable price.

"We cannot express in any human language how excited we are about this new product." Said Kevin Deskins, LumoPro® Product Manager. "We can however express it by banging our fists in excitement on our keyboards, 'lqwlnhqw;ion;sbdq;jgjasfdnj;' Our team has been working very hard on the LP180. I believe this next generation LumoPro® flash unit will take the first few steps into revolutionizing the speedlight industry."

More information will be provided later in the development of LP180 and shared with customers in the coming months. Deskins also stressed, "We want people to know we're still here, we're still listening, and we're working very hard on this new product. We thank our customers for their continued support and look forward to launching this incredible new product later this year."
While striving to maintain quality product and superior customer support, LumoPro® will continue to bring lighting and support equipment to the photographic community such as grip equipment, stands, and modifiers. LumoPro® products can be found at Midwest Photo Exchange in the United States, CameraTools in Europe, PhotoFreak in Israel, and Shanzhuoboshi in China.
Questions about the LP180 and other LumoPro® equipment can be directed to support@lumopro.com.

 



LumoPro® Announces New Multi-Mount Beauty Dish

February 5th, 2013 - LumoPro®, a leading developer and manufacturer of off-camera flash equipment, is happy to announce the new LumoPro® Multi-Mount Beauty Dish. Developed with the help of professional photographers around the world, the new Multi-Mount Beauty Dish is the most versatile product of its kind on the market.

With the adoption of an interchangeable mounting adapter, the Multi-Mount Beauty Dish is compatible with many different light sources. This same adapter is used in standard speedrings, including the LumoPro® line of speedrings and the recently released LP739 Double Flash Speedring Bracket. Now photographers can invest in a beauty dish that is adaptable to speedlights, as well as their high-end studio lighting equipment.

"We wanted to make something practical for all users, but especially for photographers who use several different lighting setups," said Kevin Deskins, LumoPro® Product Manager. "Whether you're in studio using Profoto, Photogenic, Alien Bees, or on location with speedlights, this new beauty dish is guaranteed to perform with all kinds of lighting equipment. Basically the only thing the new beauty dish can't do is receive signals from outer space."

The LumoPro® Multi-Mount Beauty Dish is set to retail at $79.99 for the dish only.  The dish may also be purchased for $99.99 with the LP739 Double Flash Speedring Bracket, which would allow photographers to use speedlights with a softbox or the Multi-Mount Beauty Dish. For more questions about using adapters with the Multi-Mount Beauty Dish, contact support@lumopro.com. The dish measures 22 inches (56 cm) in diameter and includes a diffusion sock. This product will be available shortly at US authorized retailer Midwest Photo Exchange and EU authorized retailer CameraTools.



LumoPro® Announces End New LP739 Double Flash Speedring Bracket

October 16th, 2012 - LumoPro Lighting, a leading developer and manufacturer of off camera flash equipment, is happy to announce the new LP739 Double Flash Speedring Bracket. After more than a year of development, we are successfully launching a bracket designed to mount two hot shoe flash units into most softboxes on the market, including their own durable softbox line. Inspired by an idea from a passionate salesperson at one of LumoPro's authorized dealers, we worked hard to make this lightweight, rugged, and affordable bracket a reality. Using strong magnesium alloy and sourcing the most reliable parts for the cost. The LP739 allows photographers to adapt almost any flash and radio trigger combination into the ring to shoot into softboxes up to 4'x6'. The kit comes complete with a carrying case for easy, on-the-go photography. The LP739 is now available for order at authorized dealers Midwest Photo Exchange in the US, and CameraTools in the EU.

 



LumoPro® Announces End of Life for the LP160 Quad-Sync Manual Flash

October 9th, 2012 - LumoPro, a leading developer and manufacturer of off-camera flash equipment, announced today that the LP160 Quad-Sync Flash is currently at the end of its life cycle and will be discontinued. When introduced in July 2010, the LP160, LumoPro's current flagship product, was a huge success. Designed from the ground up for off-camera flash enthusiasts, the LP160 met near universal acclaim. It was affordable. It was loved. It was-and still is-guaranteed out the wazoo. 

Kevin Deskins, LumoPro Product Manager, said, "We're sad to see the end of this era. It feels like yesterday we were beta testing LP160s with the best minds in the industry. It was a time when unicorns danced, angels sang, and all the photons in the world were falling in the right place. But even as we celebrate the bittersweet end of the LP160 era, we're looking forward to what the future holds. We're expecting to see crazy amounts of response on this announcement. All we can say is that we've seen the next generation of our flash, and we can't wait for you to see it too."

Authorized dealers will operate with limited inventory due to worldwide demand, international manufacturing situations and new product development. The sale of LP160 units will end in accordance with the stock supply of each authorized dealer.

LumoPro will continue to repair and replace LP160 units covered under the 2-year international warranty. Any customer backorders will be managed directly with the authorized dealer where the unit was purchased. 

While striving to maintain quality product and superior customer support, LumoPro will continue to bring lighting and support equipment to the photographic community such as grip equipment, stands, and modifiers. LumoPro products can be found at Midwest Photo Exchange in the United States, CameraTools in Europe, PhotoFreak in Israel, andShanzhuoboshi in China. 

LP160 Quad-Sync Flash and LumoPro equipment questions can be directed to support@lumopro.com.