Visual Echoes FX1 Better Beamer Flash Extender for Use with Telephoto Lenses - for Select Mid-Size Flashes
The Visual Echos FX1 Better Beamer Flash Extender will help increase the reach of the flash and increases the flash output by about 2 to 3 f/stops. It focuses and concentrates the output of the flash into a narrow beam via the fresnel screen that gets positioned in front of the flash. This allows shooting at greater distances and shooting with smaller apertures.
The Better Beamer is designed to be used with lenses 300mm and longer, and its rugged, injection-molded plastic side supports are attached to the flash head by a sturdy elastic "hook-and-loop" band. The rigid supports hold the Fresnel screen in place in both horizontal and vertical formats. Just weighs 2 1/2 oz.
The FX1 version will fit many mid-size flash heads, e.g. Canon 430EZ, 199d, Nikon SB-24 and SB-28, Minolta 2500 and 5400, and Pentax 5000AF. The measurement between the two attachment flaps is 1 9/16".
- Excellent for wildlife and birding photography, where long-distance fill-flash is often required, especially with a bright sunlight background. The use of fill flash opens up the shadows without the appearance that a flash was used.
- When used with TTL flash metering, exposure is automatically set by the camera and flash, and no special compensation is required.
- Reduces the drain on battery power by two-thirds.
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100%
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Pros
- Lightweight (5)
- Easy to use (4)
- Packs small / compresses (3)
- Reliable (3)
Cons
Best Uses
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- Photo enthusiast (4)
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Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Bulky
- Packing and unpacking
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Visual Echoes FX1 Better Beamer for Select Mid-Size Flashes:
A good fill lite for shooting with a telephoto lens
But does tend to hang up on things
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- None at this time
Best Uses
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Visual Echoes FX1 Better Beamer for Select Mid-Size Flashes:
Focuses flash as described and helps eliminate harsh shadows. Had to research on the web to find the one for my flash, which took a while (it's an older flash). The sides are sturdy and mounted easily to my flash. The lens seems a bit flimsy, but it works like it said. It packs away quickly and is easy to carry. Maybe a bit overpriced. A word of caution, it burned two lines an inch long in my neoprene lens cover in less than a minute, so watch where the sun is if you use your camera on a tripod, or are stationary for a while. The concentrated beam from the sun can easily damage your equipment. It could use some type of top piece to keep the sun from hitting the fresnel lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Nighttime
- Tote Along
- Travel
Comments about Visual Echoes FX1 Better Beamer for Select Mid-Size Flashes:
I had to do some searching on the Web to find which model was correct for my camera. Fortunately, the size I ordered was the right one. It is a welcome addition for adding distance to my external flash during outdoor, zoom photography -- especially when photographing birds in the woods.
It appears to be made of good material. My only reservation is the it seems to be overpriced. But since it is one of only a few practical solutions to a need, I am glad I have it.
- Recommended:
- Pentax AF-540FGZ flash unit
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- Weak Construction
Best Uses
- Wildlife Photography
Comments about Visual Echoes FX1 Better Beamer for Select Mid-Size Flashes:
I do a lot of bird photography & this is fast becoming one of my favorite accessories. Really great for opening up the shadows on distant subjects. Only complaint is the materials seem a little flimsy although I haven't had any problems because of it
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Close -ups
- Nighttime
Comments about Visual Echoes FX1 Better Beamer for Select Mid-Size Flashes:
This is a great product. You can add fill flash to subjects like never before.
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- 1-Year Warranty
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