This is a Lastolite Telescopic Extension Handle for the Ezybox Hotshoe. It has a cushioned handle and two sections to enable you to quickly adjust your lighting scheme while using the Ezybox Hotshoe setup with your shoe-mount flash. It telescopes from 9.4 - 18.9" (24 - 48 cm) and secures to the hot shoe plate.
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Comments about Lastolite Telescopic Extension Handle for Ezybox Hotshoe - 9.4-18.9" (24-48 cm):
Really helps the light assistant get that extra height without killing herself. It doesn't extend as much as I would like. But regardless it's nice to have a handle to the "light gun" as I call it.
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Comments about Lastolite Telescopic Extension Handle for Ezybox Hotshoe - 9.4-18.9" (24-48 cm):
Used for coverage in tight quarters (wedding dance floor). Lightweight, good balance, and convenient size for moving in and out of groups, and allows for quick placement of a the ezybox or similar sized softbox.
This product could use 4-6 more inches, but it provides for 80% of the applications I have. A little pricey for what it is, and its size, but has served well.
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Comments about Lastolite Telescopic Extension Handle for Ezybox Hotshoe - 9.4-18.9" (24-48 cm):
This extension handle is very handy when you have an assistant to help you place and control your lighting. I've always simply used the Ezybox on a lightstand when I'm by myself, but when I decided to help another photographer use off-camera lighting for a portrait session I knew it was time to get this. The handle is very convenient for quickly placing your light where you want it - much better than putting it on a lightstand and hand-holding it. It's durable and well-built and does exactly what it was intended to do very well.
It does happen to be a little on the short side as far as extension, but this handle was never intended to provide far reach. Lastolite provides another extension handle with further reach for that purpose if that's what you need.
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Comments about Lastolite Telescopic Extension Handle for Ezybox Hotshoe - 9.4-18.9" (24-48 cm):
Love everything about this lil' thing. It's compact, easy to use and allows my assistant to get the light in areas that a lightstand can't go when hanging lights aren't an option.
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Comments about Lastolite Telescopic Extension Handle for Ezybox Hotshoe - 9.4-18.9" (24-48 cm):
If you own or plan to order a Lastolite EZYbox this a great addition. The ext handle is built solidely.
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Comments about Lastolite Telescopic Extension Handle for Ezybox Hotshoe - 9.4-18.9" (24-48 cm):
Quality of the extension surpased my expectations. It is easy to use. However, I wish it were 6-12" longer. Bit pricey.
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Comments about Lastolite Telescopic Extension Handle for Ezybox Hotshoe - 9.4-18.9" (24-48 cm):
So easy to use!
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Comments about Lastolite Telescopic Extension Handle for Ezybox Hotshoe - 9.4-18.9" (24-48 cm):
The Telescopic Extension Handle for EZBox Hotshoe (softbox) is set at 12" and extends to 31". It allows you to be more portable. Someone helping you can comfortably aim the box as needed. Very convenient and takes up very little space. It's a little pricy for a small handle. I've found that I rely more on portable stands than the handle because I work alone. Recently however I used it for a portrait in a small crowded room where a stand would have made things more complicated. I simply asked someone to help me. I see it being of value in future assignments (photojournalist).
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