Review: SpinLight 360 EXTREME Modular Flash System

Overview : The SpinLight 360 EXTREME Modular System is a wonderful light control system for speed lights. With just a twist of the SpinLight Ring one can quickly and easily control the direction of light emanating from a speed light. The innovative Ring System allows for bounce cards and domes to be attached to the ring and with just one hand, the whole ring can be turned up to 360º to direct light to or away from your subject. No more harsh lighting or heavy side shadows! Included in the EXTREME Modular System are 2 black and 2 white bounce cards for varied uses and with the included domes, half-dome and gels, the light strength and quality can be adjusted to your needs.

Using the included Velcro strap, the SpinLight Ring secures easily to almost any standard size shoe-mount flash. And with the SpinLight Ring in place, any one or a combination of light modifiers and gels can be attached to control light as your shooting situation demands. Two circular gels are included, but any gel can be customized to work with this unique gel system.

The SpinLight Ring System is compatible with Nikon SB-600, Nikon SB-700, Nikon SB-800, Nikon SB-900, Nikon SB-910, Canon 580EX II, Canon 580EX, Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT, Canon 480EX II, Sony HVL-F58AM flashes, and all flashes of similar size.

Features :

• Attaches Easily to Speed Light Flashes
• Modifies the Direction of Light
• Easily Rotates 360º
• Includes 4 Distinct Bounce Cards
• Includes Snoot, Light Domes and Gels
• Unique Gel System Works with Any Gel
• Fits Most On-Camera Mount Flash Units
• Made in the U.S.A.

Deal: SpinLight 360 Extreme Modular Flash System for $99 + free shipping

Adorama offers the Spinlight 360 Extreme Modular Shoe Mount Flash System for $99 with free shipping. This lighting system is compatible with the Nikon SB-600, Nikon SB-700, Nikon SB-800, Nikon SB-900, Nikon SB-910, Canon 580EX II, Canon 580EX, Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT, Canon 480EX II, and Sony HVL-F58AM flashes, as well as other flashes of similar size.

We have ours and have been playing with it and should have our full review available soon.

SpinLight 360: A New Unique Speedlight Flash Modifier

There hasn't been many new flash accessory products as of late. Having great new ideas can be a daunting task and getting people to accept a new concept that is different from their norms. I'm an accessories freak and love to try out new stuff and hopefully be able to share with our readers. A new company, SpinLight 360, has released a new line of products for your flash.

The SpinLight 360 is a new flash light control system that allows photographers to create and control the quality and direction of light with the use of their existing on-camera flash units including Canon's Speedlite and Nikon's SB-series flash systems. The company claims that by using the SpinLight 360™, photographers can avoid harsh lighting on subjects and easily control the light's quality and direction in almost any shooting condition. This is done through the ability to rotate the bounce cards a full 360 degrees. Photographers can easily bounce, block and eliminate direct flash on subjects while having the flexibility to create a variety of lighting techniques without large and expensive lighting systems. In addition, by using the unique Gel System, photographers can produce dramatic lighting and still have the flexibility to use and change modifiers.

If you're interested in the SpinLight, you can purchase the SpinLight 360 EXTREME from Amazon, B&H Photo and Adorama.