LumiQuest (LQ-121) FXtra Compact Gel Holder with 8 Rosco Gels
The Lumiquest (LQ-121) FXtra Compact Gel Holder is a rapid change filter holder that fits most popular flashes. It is used as a quick change vehicle so you can expeditiously change the color of the light needed at any given time. FXtra is designed to work with most popular flashes. A wide variety of Lumiquest products (other brands as well) can be coupled with FXtra in use.
Note! Accommodates both Rosco and Lee gel samples
- Allows you to colorize the light while using a variety of light modifiers
| Dimensions | 6 x 3" (150 x 75mm) |
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by PowerReviews(based on 23 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
90%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (18)
- Lightweight (12)
- Versatile (8)
- Durable (4)
- Consistent output (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- General purpose (12)
- Portraits (12)
- Fill flash (8)
- Photojournalism (4)
- Night photography (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (8), Pro photographer (4), Enthusiast (3), Semi-pro photographer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (8)
Most Liked Positive Review
Works well on my SB600
I am giving this product 5 stars since it does what it advertises and is made well. Overall its just what it looks like... a piece of plastic that holds thin plastic "...Read complete review
I am giving this product 5 stars since it does what it advertises and is made well. Overall its just what it looks like... a piece of plastic that holds thin plastic "gels" over your flash head. I got this as a Christmas gift after sticking it on my B&H wishlist. I figured if I got it as a gift and didn't like it... no harm no foul. As it turns out I love it and plan to use it all the time. No more tape on my gels and cleaning off the adhesive on my strobes. I am using this on my SB600 for now.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Good idea, too small.
I bought this for a canon 580 ex II and it is just a little too small to fit perfectly. I haven't found anywhere online that shows what flashes this filter holder is compatible with...Read complete review
I bought this for a canon 580 ex II and it is just a little too small to fit perfectly. I haven't found anywhere online that shows what flashes this filter holder is compatible with but if I had known it was a little too small for the 580 ex II I would have thought twice about getting it. It is however a great idea and it does work on my speedlite; it's just not perfect.
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Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Simple
Cons
- Permanent velcro
- Too small
Best Uses
- Backup
- Casual photography
Comments about LumiQuest (LQ-121) FXtra Compact Gel Holder with 8 Rosco Gels:
For the price, it wasn't bad. I have already looking at replacment options, but will hold onto it as a backup. The primary issue is that its a little too small for a Canon 580EX II. Some light will get blocked and some white light will escape and contaminate the color when working in dark enviroment. I think for the smaller flashes, it would work fine. Its also an easy thing to keep in your pack for when you aren't expected to use filters. It might have also been nice to have come with a removable velcro ring to put on flash instead of
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Portraits
Comments about LumiQuest (LQ-121) FXtra Compact Gel Holder with 8 Rosco Gels:
Simple product. Not sure if I would purchase again. The product seemed like a good idea at the time of purchase. However, if you are on a tight budget I think I would pass on this one. The product works as advertised. Basically it just holds a gel over your flash head. Looks good. Getting the gels into and out of the sleeve can be difficult and maybe a pain if trying to work quickly.
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Portraits
Comments about LumiQuest (LQ-121) FXtra Compact Gel Holder with 8 Rosco Gels:
Attaches to my Canon 580EXII easily and puts the gel right where it's needed. The gels provided may be all you'll ever need. Good value.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about LumiQuest (LQ-121) FXtra Compact Gel Holder with 8 Rosco Gels:
extremly useful and easy to use
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about LumiQuest (LQ-121) FXtra Compact Gel Holder with 8 Rosco Gels:
it does just BARELY fit over a canon ex580
Pros
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about LumiQuest (LQ-121) FXtra Compact Gel Holder with 8 Rosco Gels:
I wish it was less bulky and didn't have too attach to with velcro
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- General Use
- Portraits
Comments about LumiQuest (LQ-121) FXtra Compact Gel Holder with 8 Rosco Gels:
Nice add-on. A little flimsy made.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
Comments about LumiQuest (LQ-121) FXtra Compact Gel Holder with 8 Rosco Gels:
No more taping gels to my SB-800s. This compact gel holder makes mounting gels easy, quick and secure. I always thought that stopping to scotch tape gels to my SB-800s in the middle of a photo shoot was a rather hack (and time-consuming) thing to do. No more. Using the LumiQuest gel holder is the way to go.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Flimsy
Best Uses
Comments about LumiQuest (LQ-121) FXtra Compact Gel Holder with 8 Rosco Gels:
Good design, so-so material
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Small "footprint"
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- General Use
- Portraits
Comments about LumiQuest (LQ-121) FXtra Compact Gel Holder with 8 Rosco Gels:
I am giving this product 5 stars since it does what it advertises and is made well. Overall its just what it looks like... a piece of plastic that holds thin plastic "gels" over your flash head. I got this as a Christmas gift after sticking it on my B&H wishlist. I figured if I got it as a gift and didn't like it... no harm no foul. As it turns out I love it and plan to use it all the time. No more tape on my gels and cleaning off the adhesive on my strobes. I am using this on my SB600 for now.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
- Takes time to adjust
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- General Use
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
Comments about LumiQuest (LQ-121) FXtra Compact Gel Holder with 8 Rosco Gels:
Perfect for the strobist kit for mounting to speedlights. A little difficult and slightly time consuming to quickly change gels in the main part, but once it is setup, it is slick to use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
- Slow Recycling
- Weak Output
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- General Use
- Night Photography
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
Comments about LumiQuest (LQ-121) FXtra Compact Gel Holder with 8 Rosco Gels:
I bought it to use with a Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. It works perfectly in TTL mode on the camera. The FL-36R also has an optical slave mode that allows you to trigger it with a pop up flash, allowing manual wireless mode with any camera with a flash. You have to set the flash power through trial-n-error, use the camera's LCD to check exposure. Turning on your highlight clipping "blinkies" helps when it is too bright out to get a good look at the LCD.
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about LumiQuest (LQ-121) FXtra Compact Gel Holder with 8 Rosco Gels:
I am using this for my Nissin DI622 flash and it works great.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about LumiQuest (LQ-121) FXtra Compact Gel Holder with 8 Rosco Gels:
Good range of colors, convenient, compact, easy to use and store.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- General Use
- Night Photography
- Portraits
Comments about LumiQuest (LQ-121) FXtra Compact Gel Holder with 8 Rosco Gels:
The FXtra fit the Canon 580EX II prefect, nice to have a slot that I can store my other gels in . Also works very well with the LumiQuest 80/20 bounce .
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Keeps filters organized
Cons
Best Uses
- Adding color
- Light balancing
- Special flash effects
Comments about LumiQuest (LQ-121) FXtra Compact Gel Holder with 8 Rosco Gels:
This is real handy for not only mounting colored gel filters on my flash head, but also for storing the gels when they are not being used. This unit mounts easily on the flash head, and one slot stores the different colored filters while another slot holds the gel(s) you are using in front of the flash head.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about LumiQuest (LQ-121) FXtra Compact Gel Holder with 8 Rosco Gels:
Its a simple, straightfoward device that is easy to use and low profile to store. The gels provided are a good foundation for those just starting with color modification.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Not Easily Changeable
Best Uses
- General Use
- Portraits
Comments about LumiQuest (LQ-121) FXtra Compact Gel Holder with 8 Rosco Gels:
Provides some versatility for my speedlites. I wish it were a smoother fit, especially for my 580EX II. It fits better on my 430EX II but still not a perfect fit. The gels work really well for balancing ambient light and flash and providing some color where needed.
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Weak Output
Best Uses
Comments about LumiQuest (LQ-121) FXtra Compact Gel Holder with 8 Rosco Gels:
Easy to store and use
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Portraits
Comments about LumiQuest (LQ-121) FXtra Compact Gel Holder with 8 Rosco Gels:
Works very well! Nice to know that it will work with all Lumiquest accessories as well.
Some fitment issues, but all in all it works pretty darn good!
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