I love how versatile the Reflex S is. You can't find a hybrid strobe/constant light on the market that is as compact and powerful! I love that you can shoot at 20 FPS and there is no recycle time. You don't have to worry about your second shooter stealing your flash pop during a wedding reception or not being able to freeze the movement of a dancer!Kiati Plooksawasdi![]()
First off I would like to say that the light is very powerful, well built and compact. When used as a constant light, it’s definitely a bargain when factoring in the power and size. But there are many things that need to change on the unit. I almost returned it if it wasn’t for the small form factor.
I am a wedding photographer and I bought this for hybrid purposes. Godox is my main flash brand. It WILL NOT blend with the color of standard flash units. The stellapro s gives off a greenish/yellow color cast when using this in flash mode, however not in constant mode. I take thousands of photos so I am not about to fix all of my photos for the sake of using this as a flash.
The mount attached to the unit is very cheap plastic, comparable to what you would use in a cheap 3D printer.
The mounts are proprietary forcing you to buy adapters that are also plastic, flimsy and overpriced. That was a huge mistake.
Again, if it wasn’t for its power and size, I would immediately return this. I almost want to give this 2 stars. I am going to make an in-depth video review of this unit.
I use these lights to light reporters I work with in TV News and often receive compliments on how nice my lighting looks. I absolutely love these lights in my kit!
The reflex lights are probably one of the best investments I have made for video. Incredible lights! Yeah, they are pricey but you get what you pay for. Every time I use them I am blown away by how much light I get out of such a small compact piece of equipment. With the spot lenses, I feel like I can set up a mile away and still light my subject. It’s incredible! They did it right with these ones.
I picked one of these up at The Portrait Masters conference 2022 after seeing it used in a few shooting bays. I've used it at every photoshoot since. I have a few different strobes and modifiers of different shapes, sizes, wattage, etc. I used to travel with a speedlight but I've been traveling with this since I've bought it. Super compact and fits in my bag easily. One charge is good for 15,000 flashes. High speed sync. Works with my Godox trigger. What more could I ask for? I walk around with it and use a white umbrella as a modifier. Super light and easy to work with. Since buying it I've used it as a fill light (especially in sunlight to reduce hard shadows), I've used it as a rim light, and even as a main light. I like to put a gel on mine to mimic the warmth of sunlight. Definitely recommend.
I purchased my 1st Stella Flex Pro S in June, after seeing StellaPro Ambassador, Kesha Lambert use it in her Portraits in Motion class at the Unique Photo Expo. Once I heard it worked with the Profoto connect Pro flash trigger, and saw its versatility (to shoot on the go at night, and indoors), I thought it would be a great addition to my lighting system.
At the time of purchase, there were no videos online on Youtube or Vimeo on how to use Profoto Connect Pro. Therefore, I had numerous questions about the interface, settings, battery packs, adaptors, and modifiers. Light and Motion's customer service and support team were terrific. I was fortunate to work with Marketing Manager, Anne and she provided support via phone, email, and even video conference.
There were many nuances because the system is so new, but Anne detailed and made the transition easier. After her assistance I now have (2) Stella Flex Pro S lights, (2) Bowens Light Stand adapters - Improved!, (2) 100 Watt USB-C AC Power Supply (EHO), and (2) 3m USB-C Cables.
I am looking forward to what products, firmware, and overall updates Stella Pro have to offer in the upcoming months and years.
First off I would like to say that the light is very powerful, well built and compact. When used as a constant light, it’s definitely a bargain when factoring in the power and size. But there are many things that need to change on the unit. I almost returned it if it wasn’t for the small form factor.
I am a wedding photographer and I bought this for hybrid purposes. Godox is my main flash brand. It WILL NOT blend with the color of standard flash units. The stellapro s gives off a greenish/yellow color cast when using this in flash mode, however not in constant mode. I take thousands of photos so I am not about to fix all of my photos for the sake of using this as a flash.
The mount attached to the unit is very cheap plastic, comparable to what you would use in a cheap 3D printer.
The mounts are proprietary forcing you to buy adapters that are also plastic, flimsy and overpriced. That was a huge mistake.
Again, if it wasn’t for its power and size, I would immediately return this. I almost want to give this 2 stars. I am going to make an in-depth video review of this unit.
I use these lights to light reporters I work with in TV News and often receive compliments on how nice my lighting looks. I absolutely love these lights in my kit!
The reflex lights are probably one of the best investments I have made for video. Incredible lights! Yeah, they are pricey but you get what you pay for. Every time I use them I am blown away by how much light I get out of such a small compact piece of equipment. With the spot lenses, I feel like I can set up a mile away and still light my subject. It’s incredible! They did it right with these ones.
I picked one of these up at The Portrait Masters conference 2022 after seeing it used in a few shooting bays. I've used it at every photoshoot since. I have a few different strobes and modifiers of different shapes, sizes, wattage, etc. I used to travel with a speedlight but I've been traveling with this since I've bought it. Super compact and fits in my bag easily. One charge is good for 15,000 flashes. High speed sync. Works with my Godox trigger. What more could I ask for? I walk around with it and use a white umbrella as a modifier. Super light and easy to work with. Since buying it I've used it as a fill light (especially in sunlight to reduce hard shadows), I've used it as a rim light, and even as a main light. I like to put a gel on mine to mimic the warmth of sunlight. Definitely recommend.
I purchased my 1st Stella Flex Pro S in June, after seeing StellaPro Ambassador, Kesha Lambert use it in her Portraits in Motion class at the Unique Photo Expo. Once I heard it worked with the Profoto connect Pro flash trigger, and saw its versatility (to shoot on the go at night, and indoors), I thought it would be a great addition to my lighting system.
At the time of purchase, there were no videos online on Youtube or Vimeo on how to use Profoto Connect Pro. Therefore, I had numerous questions about the interface, settings, battery packs, adaptors, and modifiers. Light and Motion's customer service and support team were terrific. I was fortunate to work with Marketing Manager, Anne and she provided support via phone, email, and even video conference.
There were many nuances because the system is so new, but Anne detailed and made the transition easier. After her assistance I now have (2) Stella Flex Pro S lights, (2) Bowens Light Stand adapters - Improved!, (2) 100 Watt USB-C AC Power Supply (EHO), and (2) 3m USB-C Cables.
I am looking forward to what products, firmware, and overall updates Stella Pro have to offer in the upcoming months and years.
How many flashes out there can shoot at 20 fps at full power with no recycle time? And with high shutter speeds! I know of two brands and own them both. This flash has a superior build quality and consistent light quality in a small package. It is a medium power strobe so no you are not going to be matching the exposure of the sun on a bright day at high noon. If that is your primary purpose keep moving. However you can use it for Fill light at that time. If you shoot in the mid mornings and early evening this will work for you and indoors of course. The price is premium. When they are on sale the price seems fair. The ability to just use s USB power supply to run it is crazy amazing. I now own 5 of their lights so I guess I like them. Customer service is great. I am excited to see what innovations come next.
I've tried using this Bowens Mount adapter with my Glow EZ Lock Strip boxes (12x56) along with the Stella Pro Reflex S light and it would not hold the position of the light. I had to really tighten the thumb screw as tight as I could get it and my light still dropped down. Today, I tried using my 28" Glow EZ Lock Deep Parabolic softbox with this same Bowens mount adapter and it wouldn't even stay locked in place. It came coming off. I then tried my Aputure Lite Dome Mini II which is small softbox and it worked great! It did not easily come off and was locked in place. I've been trying to ask other photographers how they are using their Stella lights in Softboxes because I am not having much luck. Light and Motion suggested I set up the softbox only on a light stand using the Bowens mount adapter then set up my Clx10 or Stella Pro Reflex S on another stand and shoot through to the softbox. Just be forewarned that depending on the size of your softbox you want to use, it will most likely not hold its position and drop down or might not stay mounted and will easily detach itself from the softbox and nobody wants that to happen in the middle of a shoot. I asked L & M about their High Leverage Handle that they sell and they seem to think it would not have made a difference.
I first started using L&M lights a few years back because I dove in Monterey and all my dive friends recommended them. Great lights, easy to use, easy to charge, easy to travel with. I have the Sola Photo 1200, Sola Dive 1200 S/F, GoBe 800 spot, and various accessories, (I also use Kraken & SeaLife ) this is my travel go-to set. Last year the white light on my Sola Photo stopped working, only the red light turned on/off. Knowing my warranty already expired after 2 years, I posted on social media asking friends for help and tagged @lightandmotion. Their social media team actually got a team member, Brian, to reach out to me. I was able to ship my light in for repair for free. Brian was super helpful, took the initiative and followed up via email every step along the way, and even made sure I got my light back at the end. Totally felt like a valued customer, stress-free with the best customer service.
I’ve had the vis 180 for a little over 2 yrs and I use it during my bike commute ~2/wk regardless of weather. I’ve been pleased that the light strength and battery have maintained well over that time. However, the materials used to house the light have not fared very well. All the metal under the paint has corroded and the paint is falling away. I store my bike in a dry garage so it only gets wet when I commute in the rain. While 2yrs is pretty good I will likely try a different light in the future which will hopefully hold up to rain better.
