Overview : Inspired by a variety of classic flashes and extracted those essential elements that are desired by the photographers. Combined with the 90° adjustable tilting flash head, built-in gel holder, LED video/modeling light, and engineered with FlashQ wireless technology for off-camera flash control, Q20 will give you the most convenient experience in a flash unit.
Technical Specifications :
Guide Number 20 (at ISO 100)
Focal length coverage: 32mm (on 35mm format)
Manual flash power ratio control (7 steps adjustable, 1/64 to 1/1)
LED video light (7 steps adjustable, Max. 60 lux output at 1m)
2.4GHz low-power digital radio (FlashQ receiver) inside Q20 main body
10 meters wireless operating range
Tilt-capable flash head, up to 90° and with click-stops at 0°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°
Other functions: S1 / S2 optical slave, modeling light (LED)
Two AA-size alkaline / Ni-MH batteries power source
Recycling time (1/1 full power output) : 7 sec. by fresh alkaline batteries / 6 sec. by Ni-MH batteries
Number of flashes : 100 – 2000 flashes by fresh alkaline batteries
LED lighting time: approx. 3 hours (at full power LED output and by Ni-MH batteries)
Flash color temperature : 5600K±200K (same as daylight)
LED color temperature : 5500K±300K
Dedicated socket for FlashQ transmitter attachment
Dimensions : 59(W) x 92(H) x 29(D) mm (with FlashQ transmitter attached)
We first mentioned about FlashQ a year ago about their crowdfunding project on Indiegogo, the FlashQ Wireless Flash Trigger. You can read our review on the wireless trigger.
FlashQ is back with a new product on Indiegogo (http://igg.me/at/q20), the FlashQ Q20. It is a flash with radio control, LED lighting, tilting flash head and built-in gel holder.
The flash unit starts at $50 for early birds and $65 for the complete kit which includes the transmitter. The Indiegogo campaign ends April 17th and if it meets its goal of $60,000, the Q20 should be delivered sometime November 2015.
Continue reading for more information. A full featured GN20 flash with radio control, LED lighting, flash head tilting, built-in gel holder
Meet our newest family member!
Following the successfully launched FlashQ wireless flash trigger in 2014. We’re going to take it to the next level, a complete wireless flash unit, called FlashQ System. We hereby introduce our first flash project, FlashQ Q20.
We were inspired by a variety of classic flashes and extracted those essential elements that are desired by the photographers. Combined with the 90° adjustable tilting flash head, built-in gel holder, LED video/modeling light, and engineered with our wireless technology for off-camera flash control, Q20 will give you the most convenient experience in a flash unit. Furthermore we crafted it to be a beautiful piece with compact size, makes it a must-have accessory for every Prosumer or Compact System Cameras.
Off-camera Flash Any Time
Our first idea was something similar to the renowned Metz SCA System; flash main body can be detached from the hot shoe adapter. So, we made FlashQ transmitter function like an adapter! Q20 is just like a typical external flash while being plugged on FlashQ transmitter, and it goes into wireless mode while being detached from the transmitter. There will be more creative possibilities in shooting when off-camera flash gives easy and total control in lighting.
Remote Control Flash Power Ratio
FlashQ transmitter can adjust the flash power ratio on Q20 main body, also wirelessly. A Single-click of the Power button makes one step increment, while a Double-click makes one step decrement. This feature is already coded in every shipped FlashQ transmitter.
Manual Flash Power Control
Q20 puts control back into the photographer, as it allows you set the flash output at each stop from 1/128 (minimum output) to 1/1 (maximum output). 7 steps of flash power ratios can be adjusted by two buttons.
Tiltable Flash Head
For ease of setup bouncing light effects, Q20 flash head can tilt up to 90°, with click-stops at 0°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°.
Built-in Color Gel / Filter Holder
Q20 flash head has a built-in gel holder for more versatile shooting options. It facilitates quick installation and removal of colored gels, so you change the light color at any time you want.
LED Video / Modeling Light
LED lighting plays an emerging role in digital photography for close-ups, modeling light or filming. Q20 features an LED light suited for these tasks with 7 output levels, makes it perfect for still or video shootings.
Rectangular Shaped, Able to Stand
Q20 has a rectangular outline with flat sides, which makes it easy to stand or position itself in any orientation. It is especially useful in setting up off-camera lighting.
With Tripod Mount
Furthermore, a built-in female 1/4” receptacle is included, which allows it to be attached on a tripod.
Multiple Flashes Support
Q20 equips with the same FlashQ radio, which features Automatic Clear Channel Selection and Simple Pair-up.
FlashQ System can support up to 8 flashes (Q20 main bodies) simultaneously, provided that those flashes had been paired up with the FlashQ transmitter. This gives the scalability of multiple wireless flashes and makes your photography more creative.
Q20 Technical Specifications:
Guide Number 20 (at ISO 100)
Focal length coverage: 32mm (on 35mm format)
Manual flash power ratio control (7 steps adjustable, 1/128 to 1/1)
LED video light (7 steps adjustable, Max. 60 lux output at 1m)
2.4GHz low-power digital radio (FlashQ receiver) inside Q20 main body
10 meters wireless operating range
Tilt-capable flash head, up to 90° and with click-stops at 0°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°
Other functions: S1 / S2 optical slave, modeling light (LED)
Two AA-size alkaline / Ni-MH batteries power source
Recycling time (1/1 full power output) : 7 sec. by fresh alkaline batteries /
6 sec. by Ni-MH batteries
Number of flashes : 100 - 2000 flashes by fresh alkaline batteries
LED lighting time: approx. 3 hours (at full power LED output and by Ni-MH batteries)
Flash color temperature : 5600K±200K (same as daylight)
LED color temperature : 5500K±300K
Dedicated socket for FlashQ transmitter attachment
Dimensions : 59(W) x 92(H) x 29(D) mm (with FlashQ transmitter attached)
Overview : FlashQ is a 2.4GHz Wireless Flash Trigger. It is the smallest wireless flash trigger ever and the perfect companion to Mirrorless and Prosumer Cameras. It works well with big SLR camera. Make the off-camera flash lighting possible at any angles and unleash the creativity in photographers.
Features :
Size: 25 x 25 x 15 mm
2.4GHz low-power digital radio
160 radio channels
20M operating range
No TTL, up to 1/250 sync speed*
Max. 900us X-sync latency (by FlashQ system)
Tolerate Max. 300V port sync voltage (on FlashQ receiver)
3V voltage present on male hot shoe centre pin (on FlashQ transmitter)
PC Sync cable (via Func. port) for studio strobes
More than 100K fires for a battery life
6 months battery standby time
LED indication: Green – operating; Red – triggering; Blue – pairing
If you've been browsing the site, you know that I have mentioned Kickstarter quite a few times. Kickstarter helped launch companies such as Peak Design and Custom SLR to where they are today as well as a bunch of other camera accessories.
Indiegogo is another site similar to Kickstarter where startup look for people like you to help them launch their product. One of the new items I was introduced on Indiegogo is the FlashQ. FlashQ is a 2.4GHz Wireless Flash Trigger. It is the smallest wireless flash trigger ever and the perfect companion to Mirrorless and Prosumer Cameras. The idea is the same as the wireless transmitter that is released by OEM manufacturers or 3rd party such as YongNuo, Pixel, etc. The FlashQ makes the off-camera flash lighting possible at any angles and unleash the creativity in photographers.
The FlashQ comes in multiple colors: black, white, pink and blue. Early bird special lets you get the FlashQ for $30. Once that is sold out, you'll have to purchase it for $39 which includes one transmitter and one receiver. $55 will get you one transmitter and two receivers. $129 gets you one transmitter and one receiver and your signature printed on the front face of the FlashQ.
Here is a video with more information and of it in action:
This definitely looks interesting and a fraction of the cost of other wireless transmitters and the size is so compact. If you're advanced in lighting, don't even both. No TTL support and up to 1/250 sync speed. I'm really interested to really see if a single CR2032 battery can fire 100K flashes.
Continue reading for more information.
There's not much to the FlashQ. Two buttons and an LED status. It runs on CR2032 watch batteries. The battery is stated to have a 6-month standby time and lets you take 100K shots on a single battery.
Technical Specifications
Size: 25 x 25 x 15 mm
2.4GHz low-power digital radio
160 radio channels
20M operating range
No TTL, up to 1/250 sync speed*
Max. 900us X-sync latency (by FlashQ system)
Tolerate Max. 300V port sync voltage (on FlashQ receiver)
3V voltage present on male hot shoe centre pin (on FlashQ transmitter)
PC Sync cable (via Func. port) for studio strobes
More than 100K fires for a battery life
6 months battery standby time
LED indication: Green – operating; Red – triggering; Blue - pairing
To use the FlashQ, attach FlashQ transmitter to your camera hot shoe on top, FlashQ receiver to a remote flash via hot shoe or sync cord, pair-up FlashQ device and start taking photos with endless possibilities of flash lighting.
It's compatible with a bunch of cameras such as Canon, Nikon, Sony, etc.
If you're interested in the FlashQ or want to contribute and purchase one, you can go to their Indiegogo page.
