The new LumoPro LP180 flash

photogreen

I was part of the LumoPro beta program. (Disclaimer: I'm not affiliated with the company in any way). Now that the flash is released, I thought I'd share my in-depth review:
LumoPro LP180 Quad Sync Manual Flash




Overall, I believe, this flash is pretty awesome. I particularly like the built-in light stand mount. To my taste, the design is pretty cool. The flash feels very solid. It's quite hefty. And compared to the LP160 (which I also have), LP180 is a very big step forward: 1/3-stop power adjustments, external power, better controls, more triggering options, catchlight card, wide-angle diffuser, USB port, 22 included color gels...

The filter slot is OK, but has limited use for my needs since it can be hard to use with light modifiers. Still cool though

Hope this is usefull info. Personally, I was looking forward to see what LumoPro folks come up with

ziggy53

Thanks for posting your review.

Between the external high-voltage port, the 1/4" socket for optional mounting the flash on a lightstand/tripod (might also be used for mounting lightweight objects "on" the flash), 3 - electrical connections and 12 different optical slave settings, there's a lot to like in the specifications of this flash.

photogreen

ziggy53 wrote: »

Thanks for posting your review.

Between the external high-voltage port, the 1/4" socket for optional mounting the flash on a lightstand/tripod (might also be used for mounting lightweight objects "on" the flash), 3 - electrical connections and 12 different optical slave settings, there's a lot to like in the specifications of this flash.

yeah. also, a USB port on a device always makes me feel more comfortable