With our selection of portable strobe lighting equipment, you'll find that you can create studio-quality lighting anywhere you decide to start taking photos. Our battery-powered strobes offer the ultimate in portability, allowing you to take your lighting setup anywhere without the need for a power outlet. Our studio strobes, on the other hand, offer greater power and stability, but you are confined to a location with a steady power supply.
We also offer portable strobe kits that include everything you need to connect to your camera and start shooting with brilliant lighting. With battery-powered strobes from top brands like Profoto, Elinchrom, Godox, and more, you can travel and shoot with confidence knowing your photos will be beautifully lit.
What Is the Difference Between a Portable Strobe and a Flash?
A portable strobe and a flash refer to different types of lighting equipment used in photography. A flash is a small, on-camera light source that is typically built into a camera or attached to the hot shoe (the mount on top of a camera where an external flash can be connected). A portable strobe, on the other hand, is a larger, more powerful light source that is often used off-camera and can be connected to the camera via a sync cord or wireless trigger.
How Do You Connect a Portable Strobe to a Camera?
Depending on the equipment you have, there are several ways to connect portable strobe lighting to your camera. Some of the most common methods include:
- Sync cord: A sync cord is a cable that connects the strobe to the camera's sync port. This allows the camera to trigger the strobe at the exact moment the picture is taken.
- Wireless trigger: A wireless trigger is a device that connects to the camera's hot shoe and sends a signal to the strobe to fire when the camera's shutter is released. This allows you to use the strobe off-camera without the need for a sync cord.
- Infrared trigger: Infrared trigger systems use an infrared signal to control the strobe, similar to a wireless trigger, but don't require a line of sight. They can be controlled behind walls and other obstacles.
- TTL (through-the-lens) connection: Some strobes and cameras have the ability to communicate through the lens, which allows for automatic adjustments of the flash power based on the camera's metered exposure.
It is important to note that not all cameras and portable strobes are compatible with all types of connections. Be sure to check the manuals for your equipment to see which options are available to you.
