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It’s a very portable and useful little kit consisting of three 150 Watt adjustable and zoomable tungsten lamps, perfect for product shots and edge lighting for portraits. The Dedolights heads fit a wide range of accessories.

The Profoto lantern is a heart-shaped white modifier clad in a dark overcoat. Compatible with flash and continuous lights and equipped with heat resistant fabric, it’s great for fill lighting and casts the light downwards, to imitate the direction of the sun’s rays.

A versatile parabolic reflector compatible with both flash and continuous lights, the Cine Reflector by Profoto comes with a wide range of accessories, from barn doors to spot, diffusion, and Fresnel lenses.

With enough battery power to last a full day’s work, these lightweight radios from Motorola are great for keeping communication flowing through the outdoor shooting sessions going on this summer.

The 110 W Astra 1×1 Bi-color panel is quite a step up from the previous generations of LED light sources. With adjustable colour temperature from tungsten to daylight and a high intensity power output, each unit runs on V-lock batteries and delivers the equivalent of 575 W HMI or 2 kW tungsten.

Summer is soon upon us, and it’s time to go outside on location. The 8 by 8 feet frames by American Grip come with several different screens for diffusing, reflecting or blocking the light. They fit in a pair of C-stands and are easy to carry and set up.

The Magliner equipment cart is a photo assistant’s best friend. Compact and sturdy, it carries a lot of weight and can be expanded with extra storage space or extension arms for monitors, laptops, and other accessories. The cart can be taken apart for transport, and is easy to reassemble. Driver’s license not required.

The modular XF system from Phase One has brought digital medium format to the next level. With the brand new 100 MP CMOS sensor, improved tonal and colour ranges, and nifty touchscreen controls, this is a no-compromise setup for the discerning photographer.

The M-series of lamp heads from Arri are equipped with the MAX reflector that makes focus control easy, without the use of a lens. In action, the M-series’ output is like a parabolic reflector and a Fresnel, giving the best of both worlds with maximum lighting power.

Now available in 3, 4, 5 and 7 foot sizes, the Profoto Octaboxes are just what you need for softly lit portrait sessions. Made from heat resistant materials for use on our Profoto flash, Jokerbug 400/800W HMI, and Profoto 1000W tungsten heads.

96 daylight temperature LEDs shine from the tiny StarCluster. With continuous output control and the ability to combine several units freely, this package allows you to bring the light wherever you need it. Powered by AA batteries or the standard Canon LP-E6 rechargeable.

Good things sometimes come in small sizes. This 5.5″ monitor from TV Logic promises true colour rendition and full 16:9 HD resolution. With its small size and top-notch quality, it’s a must-have accessory for your pro-level recording projects.

Now available in 3, 4, 5 and 7 foot sizes, the Profoto Octaboxes are just what you need for portrait sessions. Made from heat resistant materials for use on our Profoto flash, Jokerbug 400/800W HMI, and Profoto 1000W tungsten heads.

The Stage Blinders from Showtec each pack the output of four 650 watt tungsten lamps, which can be separately controlled in pairs. For use whenever a powerful source of directed continuous light is needed.

Straight from our extensive props gallery, these wooden boxes come in several different sizes and can be painted in any colour you desire. Used for sitting, standing or stacking, they add shape and dimension to your studio setting.

With a selection of A-clamps, Gobo Heads, Bigbens, Sky Hooks, a Magic Arm, and much, much more, our all-round grip kit comes with a handy carrying bag and contains anything needed to clamp, secure or extend the reach of your equipment.

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Loved by photographers all over the world for their versatility, our Photek umbrellas are in three sizes and covered in their signature pearl/silk reflective material. With the diffuser you get a softbox-like effect and high quality light output. The black backing is removable, allowing the umbrellas to be used in shoot-through mode.

The portable video monitor from TV Logic draws wireless power from the V-Lock battery and is equipped with HDMI and SDI/SD input connections. The display delivers faithful reproduction of colours and a true 16:9 aspect ratio for reliable previewing. And it’s for rent right here at The Lab.

With its soft and narrow spread of light, the Alpha HMI head is a perfect companion for illuminating small spaces. To make things easy, the 1.6 kW power supply can be run on a standard electrical outlet.

Georgina is The Lab’s intern. A student of graphic design and communication, she is here for three months, picking up as much knowledge of the photography business as she can.

What do you do on a typical day at The Lab? I don’t really have any specific assignments, I just help people out where I can with props and equipment, stocking the studios, location scouting, helping on location… doing bits and pieces for everyone and trying to learn as much as possible!

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The gas powered smoke gun from Artem in Scotland is capable of producing a heck of a lot of smoke in a very short time. Portable and lightweight, it’s good for outdoor location projects, and will make anyone holding it feel like an extra in a Flash Gordon flick. Just don’t try it at home.

Might this be the best accessory a digital location photographer can have? The Digiplate allows you to mount a laptop securely on a tripod or table. Slim, lightweight and portable, it fits into a backpack and has port extensions and hard disk banks to make life on the set easier. For outdoor shoots, don’t forget the detachable shade for much improved previewing.

Shown here with the new 50 MP Canon 5DS for those of you who just can’t get enough resolution.

Bye bye, extension chords. The 500 W Profoto B1 is battery powered, portable and quick to set up. It’s the ideal piece of kit for a location shoot, where less weight and bulk makes a big difference. A high sync speed of 1/8000 s gives you full control of ambient light. Now in stock at The Lab.

The Jokerbug lamps come in small packets, but they pack a lot of punch. Available in 400 or 800 W, these bare-bulb daylight heads combine low power consumption with a strong and reliable output. Used with Chimera Lightbanks, or with the 24″ Bigeye Reflector for a focusable daylight effect. We also stock adapters to fit all Profoto modifiers.

A camera system with all the tilts, shifts and movements a photographer could wish for. Partnered with the Phase One IQ 250 digital back – or the new 80 MP IQ3, which will be on our shelves soon – there’s plenty of pixels to get the maximum image quality from our Schneider-Kreuznach lens kit.

The holy grail of lighting equipment from Herr Briese in Germany is in stock at The Lab. The focusable parabolic reflectors and the accompanying 4kw HMI, 1kw flash and 2kw tungsten heads are known for their versatility, rock solid build quality and uncompromising control of light. With the 77, 140 and 220 reflectors we are able to meet most demands. Other sizes are available upon request. Try the high speed 1000hz ballast for slow motion recordings.

After a comprehensive renovation and expansion, Studio 4 has grown from 100 to 350 square meters, and it is now our largest. The studio is located on the ground floor with a high ceiling and large windows facing west. After the remodeling, it includes a conference room, kitchen facilities and wardrobe area.

With the arrival of IQ250, medium format digital finally works the way it should. Featuring USB3 for steady tethering; improved high ISO performance from the IQ2 series sensor, and high speed flash sync up to 1/1600s. Delivering 50MP files and 14 stops of dynamic range, the IQ2 series makes high demands of the glass you mount on it. That’s why we stock a wide range of Schneider-Kreuznach lenses from 45 to 150mm, including the versatile 40-80mm zoom.

With their spacious, but still focussed light, the large aluminum reflectors from Mola are a treat for any HMI or flash portrait session. Available in sizes ranging from 16 to 33,5 inches in white or silver, all Mola reflectors include 1-stop screens and aluminum grids to add that extra shadow depth. Our Mola reflectors are equipped with mounts for Profoto and Jokerbug lighting units.