Brand new from Lumiquest is the Quik Bounce. In concept it is a combination of a midi-bounce and an 80-20 and this is achieved by having unique 'doors' in the roof of the bounce which can be opened or closed as desired depending on your requirements or surroundings.
• Designed for use with or without a ceiling to soften the light.
• Unique design has doors that can be opened to allow 80% ceiling bounce while allowing 20% of the lights to bounce off the remaining surface area to provide fill light.
• When there is no ceiling to bounce the light (or the ceiling is too high or coloured) the doors would remain closed and 100% of the light would bounce off this surface area.
• Application: To soften shadows and reduce unpleasant red eye.
• Enables the photographer to change from landscape to portrait format effortlessly without having to adjust the Quik Bounce on the flash.
• Dimensions: Folds Flat to 7½" x 5¼"
• Ideal for event and wedding photographers.
• Light Loss: Doors closed: Approximately 1 1/3 stops. Doors opened: Variable depending on ceiling height.
The following 3 examples show the effects of direct flash, the Quik Bounce used with its 'doors' open to allow 80% of the light to bounce off a ceiling and finally with its 'doors' closed.
LUMIQUEST Pocket Bounce Kit with Metallic Inserts (LQ125) - £30.64
For a limited period of time, Lumiquest are offering the Pocket Bounce (LQ101) and the Metallic Gold and Silver Inserts (LQ112) as a combined package for £29.99 - a saving of £3.99 off the original price were you to buy the two items separately.
For technical details of the pocket bounce including approximate light loss, see the item below.
For details of the Metallic Inserts, including approximate light loss, please click here and click on the Metallic Inserts link.
LUMIQUEST Pocket Bouncer (LQ101) - £20.42
The Pocket Bouncer enlarges and redirects light at a 90° angle from the flash to soften the quality of light and distribute it over a wider area. While no exposure compensation is necessary with automatic flashes, operating distances are somewhat reduced.
Application: To soften flash light quality with minimal light loss; to be used with slaves or alone where low ceilings are not available, or where more direct but soft fill light is desired.
Light Loss: Approximately 1 1/3 stops.
Dimensions: Folds flat to 4½" x 7¼".
Photo taken with direct flash showing
harsh edges and stark contrast.
Photo taken with LumiQuest Pocket Bouncer on flash giving softer light
and much less contrasting shadows and edges
LUMIQUEST 80-20 (LQ102 £20.42) & 90-10 (LQ903D £22.47)
The 80-20 (90-10) enlarges and redirects 20% (10%) of the light at a 90° angle from the flash and allows 80% (90%) of the light to pass on, to be redirected by another surface -- most likely a ceiling.
Application: This device illuminates the scene with light bouncing off the ceiling while providing "fill" light off the bounce device itself. For use in situations where an 8-9 ft. ceiling is available.
Light Loss: Variable depending on ceiling height.
Dimensions: Folds flat to 4½" x 7¼".
Photo taken with direct flash showing
harsh edges and stark contrast.
Photo taken with LumiQuest 80-20 on flash giving softer light,
less contrasting shadows and softer edges
LUMIQUEST Midi Bouncer (LQ110) - £26.56
The MidiBouncer, designed for use with large professional flashes such as Metz, Sunpak, etc., enlarges and redirects the light at a 90° angle from the flash to soften the quality of light and distribute it over a wider area. Horizontal coverage is approximately 80°. While no exposure compensation is necessary when using the automatic features of the flash, operating distances are somewhat reduced.
Application: To soften flash light quality with minimal light loss. To be used with slaves or alone where low ceilings are not available, or where more direct but soft fill light is desired.
Light Loss: Approximately 1 1/3 stops.
Dimensions: Folds flat to 5½" x 8¾".
LUMIQUEST Cinch Strap (LQ117) - £8.17
The LumiQuest® Cinch Strap enables the photographer to attach LumiQuest® accessories without installing self-adhesive loop to their flash. In addition, wrap-around velcro attaches LumiQuest® Accessories for a more secure attachment. This is particularly useful with the Big Bounce and larger SoftBoxes.
