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Adorama Introduces Flashpoint Auto Stand, More
2 June 2015
Adorama introduced a clever stand that automatically spreads its legs when it hits the ground and pulls them up when you lift it, making setup a little more elegant than the usual dance. The Flashpoint Auto Stand is available in 7-foot and 9-foot versions for $49.95 and $69.95 respectively after a $10 instant rebate.
The company also announced a Telescopic Reflector Holder and Flip-Flash Brackets.
The holder, designed to hold a 5-in-1 portable reflector at any angle, allows you to place light-shaping accessories in a variety of positions. The Flashpoint Telescopic Reflector Holder retails at $39.95.
There are two brackets, including the Flip-Flash Bracket with a rotating arm to hold the flash farther from the lens while staying directly above it, and the Rotating Camera Flip-Flash Bracket, which allows the camera to swivel inside of the bracket. The Flip-Flash Bracket retails at $19.95 and the Rotating Camera Flip-Flash Bracket retails at $29.95.
For more information see the news release below.
New Photography Lightstands and Accessories From Flashpoint Now Available Exclusively From Adorama
Flashpoint Auto Stand, Flashpoint Telescopic Reflector Holder and two new Flashpoint Flip-Flash Brackets are perfect assistants for professional photographers
NEW YORK -- Adorama has released a handful of new products to complement its award-winning Flashpoint accessory line. The latest releases include the Flashpoint Auto Stand (in 7-foot and 9-foot models), the Flashpoint Telescopic Reflector Holder and two new Flashpoint Flip-Flash Brackets. All items are now available with complimentary shipping.
Flashpoint Auto Stand
The Flashpoint Auto Stand, available in both 7-foot and 9-foot models, is a heavy-duty yet lightweight support with an ultra-quick setup, perfect for solo photographers carrying their own gear, as well as assistants helping with location changes. Setting up the Flashpoint Auto Stand is as simple as placing it on the ground, as the stand legs instantly extend outward. Automatically retracting legs make location changes easy and discreet -- simply lift and relocate into those tight spaces where fitting an already-extended stand is impossible, like between church pews during a wedding ceremony shoot.
The 7-foot option adjusts from approximately 3.1 feet to 7 feet and folds down to 30 inches for storage and transport. The 9-foot option adjusts from approximately 3.5 feet to just over 9 feet and folds down to 40 inches. Both options come with a reversible 5/8" stud, with a 1/4"-20 thread on one end and 3/8" on the other, which can be vertically or horizontally mounted as needed.
For more information on the 7-foot and 9-foot Flashpoint Auto Stand models, visit the Auto Stand page.
Flashpoint Telescopic Reflector Holder
The Flashpoint Telescopic Reflector Holder is designed to hold a 5-in-1 portable reflector at any angle. Specially designed for collapsible reflectors, the holder allows users to place light-shaping accessories in any position for maximum impact. The standard 5/8" stand receiver can be connected to light stands and booms, while the ballhead design allows for quick and precise positioning and locking.
After telescoping the aluminum alloy rod to the required reflector length, the balance can be adjusted easily by positioning the rod above the central axis using knobs. With an easy-pinch design and a large, adjustable handle, the Flashpoint reflector holder manages the mechanics while leaving the creativity to the user. Its lightweight design makes for flawless transportation while retaining the sturdy, solid frame Flashpoint is known for.
Flashpoint Flip-Flash Brackets
With two different Flashpoint Flip-Flash Bracket models to choose from, users can be assured that their lighting quality is perfect in every situation. The first of the two options, the Flip-Flash Bracket, has a rotating arm that positions the flash farther from the lens while staying directly above it, regardless of the camera's orientation. The second, the Rotating Camera Flip-Flash Bracket, allows the camera to actually swivel inside of the bracket for ultimate flash manipulation. Unique to Flashpoint, both models have an integrated anti-twist plate on the platform that the camera rests on, to prevent the camera from twisting off axis during swivel motions.
Both Flashpoint brackets allow users to smoothly rotate flash and SLR cameras up to 90 degrees for vertical and horizontal shots while eliminating red-eye and side shadows. The speedlight flash support arm is designed with a 180-degree range of travel for creative flash effects. With a lightweight aluminum frame and a comfortable foam grip, both brackets are easy to hold in heavy use and at rest between shots, giving users the most control possible.
Pricing and Availability
All new Flashpoint models are now available for purchase through Adorama's official Web site or at the Adorama Superstore at 42 West 18th St., New York City.
The Flashpoint Auto Stands each retail at $49.95 (7-foot model) and $69.95 (9-foot model) after a $10 instant rebate. The Flashpoint Telescopic Reflector Holder retails at $39.95. The Flashpoint Flip-Flash Bracket retails at $19.95 and the Rotating Camera Flip-Flash Bracket retails at $29.95.