The Sony a9 III's 24-megapixel global shutter image sensor has a wide range of benefits for both photographers, including exceptional swiftness and flash sync at any shutter speed. This latter benefit has gotten significantly more useful for professional photographers thanks to a firmware update for eight of Profoto's lights.

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Neewer’s latest lighting release introduces two very different flashes aimed at modern photographers working across both studio and location environments. The Q120 outdoor strobe focuses on compact, battery-powered portability for off-camera work, while the Z3R TTL round-head speedlite brings a more refined on-camera experience with a touchscreen-driven interface. This hands-on review looks at how each unit translates its design into real-world shooting situations.

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Harlowe has announced its new Pocket Flash, a compact hybrid lighting tool that combines an on-camera flash with a bi-color continuous LED light. Designed for photographers, content creators, and videographers, the pocket-sized unit features a unique built-in lift mechanism that it says helps create more flattering lighting.

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Godox has announced the new iM30Pro, an upgraded version of its popular pocket-sized iM30 flash that adds a rechargeable lithium battery, bounce flash capability, a color display, and expanded creative controls while maintaining the compact design that made the original model appealing to travel and street photographers.

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Viltrox has announced another vintage-inspired on-camera flash. The Viltrox Vintage Z1 Pro TTL Retro promises old-school style with new-school lighting technology, all for under $60.

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MAC Group and MPEX Distribution have joined forces to form Godox USA, a new enterprise that unifies all of Godox's products under MAC Group's umbrella.

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Godox has introduced the MF-T76S Macro Twin Flash, a dedicated macro lighting system designed to deliver precise, controllable illumination for close-up photography. The system is designed for photographers working with subjects such as insects, food, plants, jewelry, and product detail work.

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Godox has announced the EazyFlow Series, a new lineup of foldable softboxes designed to streamline on-location lighting with faster setup, compact storage, and broad compatibility across lighting systems.

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Westcott has introduced the Westcott S18 Mini Flash, a compact and affordable lighting solution designed to make flash photography more accessible to photographers at all experience levels. With its minimalist 90s style, the S18 emphasizes simplicity, portability, and affordability, arriving at a modest $39.90 price point.

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Godox continues to expand its accessible lighting ecosystem with the release of the Litemons LE200D Daylight LED Monolight, a compact yet powerful fixture designed for creators who prioritize output, simplicity, and value. Positioned as a daylight-only alternative within the growing Litemons lineup, the LE200D delivers impressive brightness and modern control features at a notably aggressive $190 price point.

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Harlowe has introduced an expanded lineup of Max Bi-Color LED monolight kits, built around a 120W fixture with Bluetooth-based wireless control, an included Fresnel zoom lens, and a magnetic accessory mounting system. The range includes Creator and Master kits with both AC-powered and battery-powered options, addressing different production needs from studio setups to on-location production.

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Harlowe, formerly known as Hobolite, has announced the Omni 360° 2W, a compact video fill light designed for creators working across vlogging, action cameras, and immersive 360° content. With a focus on portability and adaptability, the light aims to provide consistent, wraparound illumination in fast-moving shooting environments.

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Discover how and why controlling color is essential in photography.

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Photography has everything to do with light. Therefore, the more we know how it behaves and interacts with our equipment, the greater the chance of getting a successful photo.

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Amaran has announced the Halo Series, a new lineup of studio-focused bi-color COB lights designed to deliver consistent lighting performance across a range of creator environments. The new family includes five models, the Halo 60x, Halo 100x, Halo 200x, Halo 300x, and Halo 600x, with power ratings ranging from 63 to 610 watts.

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Godox has introduced the new SKIIIV Series, a pair of entry-level studio flash monolights designed for small- and medium-sized studios. Available in 300Ws and 400Ws configurations, the SK300III-V and SK400III-V aim to deliver consistent output and practical control at accessible price points.

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The secret to a good photograph lies in your eye for composition and in how you see light interacting with both the world and your camera. In this, the first of a series of articles on light, we look at how its interactions with subjects can affect the feel of our photos.

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MagMod has launched the MagStand on Kickstarter, aiming to rethink one of the most overlooked pieces of gear in photography and video production: the light stand. Within the first 48 hours, the campaign attracted more than 1,100 backers and surpassed $350,000 in funding, positioning it among the strongest recent photo gear launches on the crowdfunding platform.

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DoPchoice has introduced the Snap Rabbit Octa 5' Snapbag, a new softbox system designed to simplify setup while maintaining the high-quality light control expected on professional sets. Built for today’s high-output COB LED fixtures, the Octa 5' aims to reduce assembly time without sacrificing diffusion quality or output efficiency.

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Lighting company Profoto is the latest to throw photographers under the proverbial bus in an attempt to milk AI for all its worth. The company has drawn ire on social media for what many consider a series of tone-deaf posts and comments.

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