The Canon EF600mm F4L IS III USM is being marked as discontinued overseas, but major US retailers still have the lens in stock so do not delay if you want to purchase one.
Profoto unveils the B20 and B30 – Refined to perfection
Profoto is proud to introduce the Profoto B20 and B30, the latest advancements in its industry-leading compact flash series. Building upon the trusted foundation of the B10-range, these new flashes bring faster performance, a class-leading powerful LED, and greater versatility to photographers and content creators worldwide.
Designed for professionals who demand reliability in any environment, the B20 and B30 are built to endure. Their sturdiness and rubberized surface ensure a secure grip and long-lasting durability, even when using the heaviest modifiers. “Regardless of location, these flashes are ready for any creative challenge” says Göran Marén, Product Manager at Profoto.
With a 13% faster recycle time than the B10Xs’, photographers will never miss a critical moment. The new user-replaceable flash tube allows for seamless on-set swaps, keeping workflows smooth and uninterrupted. A wide power range provides unmatched creative flexibility, from subtle fill light to powerful illumination.
To further enhance adaptability, the B20 and B30 introduce three flash modes: There are three flash modes: ECO for increased equipment lifetime, Boost for a little extra power, and Freeze for the shortest flash duration and elimination of motion blur.
For hybrid photo and video professionals, the built-in bi-color LED now boasts 50% more output than its predecessors, offering an improved continuous light source for video shoots, live streaming, and on-location setups.
With Profoto’s renowned Light Shaping System, you have over 120 modifiers and accessories to turn your creative vision into reality. The B20’s and B30’ features the renowned and intuitive Profoto UI, which practically eliminates dealing with cumbersome technical settings.
“As with all Profoto products, the B20 and B30 are engineered with premium components and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring unmatched reliability and consistent color accuracy. With unrivaled reliability, speed, and precision, these flashes are built to work as hard as photographers do,” concludes Göran Marén, Product Manager at Profoto.
Godox announced the Godox Ving V480C, and pre-orders have begun on B&H Photo
Key Features
Portable Shoe-Mounted On-Camera Flash
Compatible with Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II
2.4 GHz X Wireless Radio System
Manual, Multi, HSS & 2nd Curtain Sync
Up to 650 Full-Power Flashes
1.7 sec Recycling Time
Stable Continuous Shooting
Touchscreen Design & LED Modeling Light
Includes Battery, Power Adapter & Cable
Includes Mini Stand & Pouch
Delivering plenty of light in a portable flash body, the Ving V480C TTL On-Camera Flash from Godox combines their 2.4 GHz X system for wireless flash control and TTL auto flash capability. The V480C is compatible with Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II and also offers manual, multi, HSS, and second curtain sync characteristics. The V480C is similar to the Godox V860III and V350 flash units— smaller than the V860III and bigger and more powerful than the V350—designed as a medium-size, compact, yet powerful lighting solution with advanced features. A convenient LED modeling light is located right in the center of the flash body. Experience fast recharge and long-lasting shoots with a versatile flash head that tilts from -7 to 120° and rotates 330°. The flash runs on an included rechargeable battery to allow recycling times of 1.7 sec, providing enough energy for up to 650 full-power flashes. The V480C comes with a detachable battery, a USB-C cable, a power adapter, as well as a mini stand and a pouch.
Greater Lighting Control Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II-compatible, the Ving V480C flash offers support for high-speed sync, 2nd curtain sync, and much more. The flash can be used in manual mode or programmed to fire multiple stroboscopic flashes, and it can also function with high-speed sync for quicker shutter speeds. On top of this, the flash features a guide number of 164′ at ISO 100 along with flash durations from 1/600 to 1/20,000 sec, and adjustable output from 1/256 to full power.
Flexible Design The V480C is useful for both on-camera and off-camera operation. The flash will provide ample illumination for most subjects. It features a convenient auto/manual zoom head with a range of 24-105mm, a white catchlight panel, and a built-in wide-angle diffuser. The head can be tilted from -7 to 120° and rotated 330° to control bounce and where the light falls on the scene.
2.4 GHz X Wireless Radio System The Godox 2.4 GHz X wireless radio system makes it compatible with Godox’s X series transmitters for more advanced functionality and setups. The wireless control of the V480C enables 2.4 GHz wireless flash triggering to extend your shooting possibilities. The flash works with the separately purchased XPro II, X2, and X3 Godox models. With a wireless range of 328′, the V480C lets you choose between 32 channels and set up five groups.
Effective Battery Power A 7.2V, 2200mAh lithium removable battery is supplied with recharge times of 1.7 seconds, providing approximately 650 full-power flashes per charge. Godox also includes the USB-C cable and power adapter in the box.
Control at Your Fingertips Ideal for photographers in need of both simple and elaborate lighting setups, the V480C has an easy-to-use design with onboard controls, a 2″ touchscreen interface, and a universal shoe-mounted connection for a wide range of Canon cameras. Additionally, indicators on the LCD panel inform you of the remaining battery level.
Stable Continuous Shooting The V480C maintains a stable color output and brightness in high-speed continuous shooting.
LED Modeling Light A 2W LED modeling light with adjustable brightness is integrated into the flash body with 5300K (+/-300K) CCT.
Firmware Updates Firmware updates are available via its USB-C port for compatibility with the latest camera models and optimal performance.
Additional Details
S1 and S2 settings
First and second curtain sync
+/- 3-step of flash exposure compensation in 1/3 increments
Multi-stroboscopic flash mode up to 100 times, 100 Hz
TCM converter capability
Wi-off mode
Standby and screen lock
Power switch and auto-off ability
Hot shoe connection
2.5mm sync cord jack for connecting an optional sync cable
The Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye Lens is remarkably compact. This portable design makes it one of the smallest and lightest full-frame fisheye zoom lenses with a constant f/2.8 aperture, ideal for travel, adventure, and handheld shooting. Perfect for landscape photographers, vloggers, and drone-based creators, this lens delivers bold fisheye visuals without the bulk, enhancing mobility and convenience for on-the-go content creation.
Dual Fisheye Effect
The Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye Lens delivers a versatile dual fisheye effect, seamlessly transitioning between two distinct visual styles on full-frame cameras. At the 8mm end, the lens produces a circular fisheye effect, capturing a 180° field of view. At the 15mm end, it transitions to a full-frame rectangular fisheye effect, filling the entire sensor with the characteristic fisheye distortion. The zoom capability allows creators to switch between these effects without changing lenses, enhancing flexibility for photography and videography applications.
Max. 180° circular fisheye
The Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye Lens offers an extra-wide view, delivering a sweeping 180° angle of view at its 8mm focal length on full-frame cameras. This expansive perspective captures vast scenes in a single frame, producing a dramatic circular fisheye effect with pronounced curvature, ideal for creative effects, astrophotography, and 360° panoramas.
Diagonal fisheye
As the lens zooms to 15mm, the angle of view narrows slightly, filling the full-frame sensor with a diagonal fisheye image that retains a wide, distorted perspective. Ideal for immersive landscapes, astrophotography,
Constant Fast Aperture
The Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye Lens boasts a constant T2.9 aperture throughout its zoom range, ensuring consistent exposure and depth of field control. This fast aperture excels in low-light situations, delivering outstanding performance for nighttime shoots or dimly lit environments, while also providing beautiful bokeh for creative flexibility in crafting immersive fisheye visuals.
Close Focusing Distance
The Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye Lens features a minimum focusing distance of 16cm (6.3”), enabling photographers and videographers to capture subjects at close range with striking visual impact. This close focusing capability enhances the lens’s fisheye distortion, delivering an exaggerated point of view (POV). Additionally, the close focus mimics a bugeye effect, creating a playful, almost cartoonish distortion where subjects appear disproportionately large, adding a unique and bold aesthetic to images and videos.
Full Frame Coverage
The Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye Lens offers full-frame coverage, unlocking the full potential of high-resolution cameras. It delivers a true 180° circular fisheye effect at 8mm and a rectangular fisheye at 15mm, ensuring edge-to-edge clarity and maximum angle of view without cropping.
TTArtisan released a TTArtisan Magnetic LED Light Film Canister a while ago, but now they have a new TTArtisan M01 flash with a wireless trigger on their Amazon Store.
Ultra-compact film-style design
Guide number GN12
5600K ±200K color temperature
4 power levels (1/8–1/1)
Up to 800 flashes per charge at average power
J01 Trigger only works with TTARTISAN flashes
Specification
Model
Light Type
Color Temperature
Guide Number (GN)
Power Levels
Recycle Time
Sync Speed
Sync Trigger
Flash Count
Built-in Lithium Battery
Charging Method
Size & Weight
Compatible Cameras:
M01
Xenon Flash
5600K+200K
GN12
4 levels (1/1 to 1/8)
Continuous flash at 1/8 power;
Approx. 4s at 1/1 power
1/250s(Max)
Hot Shoe /Wireless Trigger
Average power approx. 800 flashes
3.7v, 350mAh
Type-C Charging
Φ30*48mm,35g
Model
Compatible Flash
Channel
Signal Range
Battery
Charging Method
Size & Weight
