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Energy-efficient light bulbs are steadily replacing the pear-shaped Tungsten or incandescent light bulbs. Most of your light fixtures, and that even includes new ones currently sold at stores, are designed for Tungsten bulbs, and not for the coiled compact fluorescent bulbs. Due to their larger size, CFL bulbs won’t fit in the harp of many […]

We have just added further wireless shutter release models that expand the compatibility with Nikon and Sony digital cameras. Wireless Radio Shutter Release for Nikon D80 & D70S Wireless Radio Shutter Release for Nikon D90 Wireless Radio Shutter Release for Sony SLR cameras

The Film Sensei added a video review to the written review, check it out!

The Film Sensei is a blog with “Indie and Guerilla Filmmaking Tips from the Trenches” by independent filmmaker and visual storyteller Mat Nastos. Mat’s latest review is about our Pan-L-Lites and how they came in handy when another brand of lights used during a video shoot broke down. Check it out, very informative and entertaining!

If you are using large flashes such as Metz, Quantum Q-flashes or Sunpak Auto 555, you will need a larger bracket for the ALZO Mini Softbox. The new ALZO Large Bracket Mini Softbox Kit uses a larger bracket that accomodates these flashes, provided that the flash has a universal tripod mount threaded base.

By popular demand, we have put together a new Flip Flash Bracket kit for owners of Canon EOS SLR Pro cameras. The kit includes the ALZO Flip Flash Bracket, the 15″ mini softbox with bracket and ring, a Canon-compatible 3-pin connector shutter release, and a 40″ sync cord for Canon ETTL. Price: $171.42. Available at […]

“Is my camera compatible with your Flip Flash Bracket?” is a frequently asked question. The answer in 99% of the cases is “yes.” The ALZO Flip Flash Bracket has a large quick release mount that is like a standard tripod mount, with a 3/8″ x 20 thread that will fit most cameras. Case in point: […]

We just added a new photography guide page featuring some pictures by photographer and ALZO customer Ed McGowan. Ed uses an ALZO mini softbox on a tripod and gets amazing results from it.  

Watch this clip of Drew Henderson, President and founder of ALZO Video & ALZO Digital, explaining the ALZO Video product line at the Las Vegas NAB Show in April 2009. He discusses the HID lights and the new Pan-L-Lites, and the upcoming on-camera video LED light. This video was made by Wideskreen.tv, a video marketing […]

The new ALZO Large Ball Head Camera Tripod is now available. It extends to a maximum height of 74″ and collapses to 30″. The all-metal tripod only weighs 7 lbs. and supports camera weights up to 25 lbs. Quick release plate with snap lock, compatible with ALZO Monopod Legs have foam grip & fast clamps […]

When you’re working as a grip or as a videographer who installs his/her own equipment, stumbling over too many cables or stands is a regular problem. The ALZO 2-Light Connector Stud joins two Pan-L-Lites on 1 light stand, doubling the light output while keeping the floor area clear. The stud is part of the Pan-L-Lite 3-Light […]

Light tents are the ideal solution for product photography, especially for highly reflective objects. The lights are place outside the tent, the object inside, with the tent acting as a diffuser. If you put a Plexiglas riser platform under the product, you reduce under-object shadow, and a paper background makes the interior look seamless. A […]