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The Manfrotto Skylite Rapid Extra Large Kit 3 x 3 m is a versatile and portable lighting solution for photographers and videographers. The square Extra Large panel is the largest panel in the range, 3x3 m, offering a huge diffused area, for ultimate control of the light. Too big to be hand held, this panel is ideally supported on stands (using the optional Griphead connector LL LA8446). The kit includes a lightweight and durable aluminum frame that can be assembled quickly and easily without the need for any tools. The frame supports a large diffusion panel that measures 3 x 3 meters, providing ample coverage for most lighting scenarios.

• Aluminium Frame
• Rust resistant
• Elastic cord runs through frame keeping it in one peice
• SkyLite Rapid covers clip into place for taut finish
• Ideal for photography & film

The diffusion panel is made from high-quality, heat-resistant fabric that diffuses and softens harsh light sources, making it ideal for outdoor shoots or in bright indoor environments. The kit also includes a carrying bag, making it easy to transport to location shoots.

The Manfrotto Skylite Rapid Extra Large Kit is an excellent choice for professionals who need a reliable and flexible lighting solution that is easy to set up and take down. Whether you are shooting fashion, portraits or products, this kit provides excellent value for money and is a must-have for any serious photographer or videographer.

The Skylite Rapid system

For the location photographer who needs lighting control in the most demanding situations. The Skylite Rapid's collapsible but rigid aluminium frame delivers reliable performance even in windy conditions, while the Skylite Rapid change covers simply clip in to place giving maximum versatility. The Skylite Rapid frames, fabrics and accessories are available separately or as kits so you can mix and match as you choose.

Features

• Aluminium Frame
• Resistant to rust so ideal for outdoors
• An elastic cord runs through the aluminium making it impossible to lose parts or leave anything behind
• Skylite Rapid change covers clip easily into place for an impressively taut finish
• Bag included

Skylite Rapid Extra Large Kit includes

• Skylight Rapid Frame Large 3x3 m
• 1.25 Stops Diffuser with clips
• Skylight Rigid carry case

Specifications

Manfrotto has since 1978 designed and manufactured photo accessories for professional photographers and enthusiasts for use in the studio and on location. The products are characterized by innovative solutions that simplify the photographer's work and enthuse increased creativity. The range includes reflective screens, photo backgrounds, softboxes, umbrellas, diffusers, camera accessories and a wide range of accessories for product photography and photo studio.

Manfrotto clamp for joining two aluminum frames included in Manfrotto Panorama backgrounds, Manfrotto Skylite Rapid, Manfrotto Studiolink etc.

Manfrotto produces photographic lighting control equipment for use in studio and on location. The innovative product ranges include, backgrounds, soft boxes, reflectors, umbrellas, diffusers, flash gun accessories and still life photography products. Lastolite by Manfrotto has a strict quality standard that enables them to deliver world class products which can withstand the repeated daily use of the most demanding photographer.

Experience lightning-fast tethering with Smart Shooter 5. Smart Shooter 5 is the ultimate tethering software for remote capture, advanced and multi-camera (up to 10) controls, and QR/barcoding workflow. Now with personalized layouts with dockable windows, as well as the ability to save to multiple locations, Smart Shooter 5 is your go-to tool for hassle-free tethered photography. With new support for Fujifilm, in addition to Sony, Nikon and Canon cameras, support for Apple Silicon chip and expanded Lightroom Plug-in support, Smart Shooter 5 is designed to work seamlessly in your tethered photography workflow.

• Support for Apple Silicon M1 and M2 chips so no extra steps needed. Just launch and start tethering.
• Support for HiDPI retina displays, so you can see your shot in exquisite detail.
• Remote Control and Capture from your Mac or PC
• Photo download and display on Mac or PC
• Real time zooming/panning photo display
• Live View display including overlay mode
• Live View recording of each frame to JPG file
• Bulb shooting with timed exposure
• Automatic control via scripting
• Tethered shooting with automatic download and preview
• Multi-camera tethering and control
• Ability to create custom scripts, so technical shooting projects are made easier
• Exchange data between multiple points with open API integration.
• Adobe LR Plug-In: Automatically apply Lightroom Presets, save to catalog and make selects with Canon, Nikon, Sony & Fujifilm Images
• SS advanced tethering engine working inside LR for faster more reliable shoots

Why Smart Shooter?

Unlike other tethering software, Smart Shooter is built on each Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP), this means increased reliability, superior connectivity, faster image transfer, faster import, more camera control and more advanced features are built in for each camera Smart Shooter supports.

Description

Smart Shooter 5 packs a punch with exciting new features that streamlines your workflow and boosts your productivity. With added support for Fujifilm and Sony A7R5 cameras, support for Apple Silicon chip, and Lightroom Plug-in support for Sony, Fujifilm and Nikon shooters, Smart Shooter 5 is designed to work seamlessly in your tethered photography workflow.

Include My Workspaces customizable docking window features, so you can tailor the software and save your preferences to your own custom workspaces. The HiDPI display support ensures that you can view your shots in stunning detail, while the ability to save to multiple locations (card, computer, cloud, drive and more simultaneously or both) gives you the freedom to manage your files the way you want to.

SmartSave allows you to instant back up to camera card, computer and cloud simultaneously. Multi-Camera support for up to 10 cameras has also been added in Smart Shooter 5. Manage and organize all files by camera, camera group, or other session parameters..

Smart Shooter 5 takes QR/barcoding workflow to the next level for photographers looking for better organization of data during a shoot. Photographers shooting subjects like product, cultural heritage, and portraits in volume, can now capture QR/barcode data via scanner or through the lens and save information to the image metadata instantly. This helps manage complex shoots with ease. The Bulk QR Code generator comes with your Smart Shooter 5 license so you can organize your subjects as you wish.

Create custom scripts to simplify even the most technical shooting projects, and exchange data between multiple points with Smart Shooter’s open API integration.

Tethering Support for Sony, Fujifilm, Canon, and Nikon

Smart Shooter, and Lightroom Classic tethering support for Sony, Canon, Nikon, and now Fujifilm. Enjoy the speed, reliability, and features of Smart Shooter, paired with the cataloging, presets, and features of Lightroom

Smart Shooter Lightroom Plug-in

Smart Shooter Lightroom Plug-in gives the speed and features of Smart Shooter integrated with Lightroom presets and cataloging.

MyWorkspace

Dock windows and save your customized interface to control how your software looks and feels.

QR/Barcoding

Through the lens, via scanner and saving the info to filename and/or the meta data makes high volume photography a breeze.

Multi-Camera Capture - Addtional fees apply

With up to 10 cameras for simultaneous capture - great for product photography, 3D modeling or special effects. Add cameras to license to activate multi-camera.

SmartSave

SmartSave to multiple locations simultaneously (card, computer, cloud and more) for complete control of file backup.

Tether Tools first product introduced in 2008, the Tether Table Aero, has a long, rich history. Crafted out of a need for photographers to have a professional, secure workstation when shooting out in the field or in studio, the Tether Table Aero provides a stable portable tethering platform. Since then, Tether Tools has worked to design and manufacture tools that expand the possibilities of photographers, videographers, and creatives in all fields. It’s why they are here, it’s the beating heart of their business. Tether Tools products are used by creatives across the globe as an essential piece of their workflow and safety on set.

TetherPro Premium version USB A to Micro-B 5 Pin Cable is a 4.6m Cable with gold plated connectors for corrosion resistance ensures consistent and reliable conductivity. Also included is a reinforced Ferrite core to filter out signal noise and reduce transmission errors and full-lined shielding to protect against external signal interference.

The TetherPro cable connects to the camera using a Micro-B 5 Pin port.  This cable is designed and manufactured to highest USB specifications ensuring delivery of excellent performance in speed and reliability.  Available in High-Visibility Orange or Black.

For tethering distances greater than 4,6 m, per USB specifications, consider a USB 2.0 Active Extension to preserve signal integrity and minimize noise.  Extension cables, available in 5, 9.7, 15 or 20m lengths, are active devices and allow distances up to a total of 24m before any drop-off in signal or quality is detected.

Be sure to consult your equipment manufacturer's specifications to ensure correct cable type and connections. Or review our partial list of compatible devices in our Camera Compatibility Guide. For additional cable management be sure to check out the TetherGuard Tethering Kit and our complete line of TetherGuard Cable Retention Devices.

Tether Tools first product introduced in 2008, the Tether Table Aero, has a long, rich history. Crafted out of a need for photographers to have a professional, secure workstation when shooting out in the field or in studio, the Tether Table Aero provides a stable portable tethering platform. Since then, Tether Tools has worked to design and manufacture tools that expand the possibilities of photographers, videographers, and creatives in all fields. It’s why they are here, it’s the beating heart of their business. Tether Tools products are used by creatives across the globe as an essential piece of their workflow and safety on set.

TetherPro USB 2.0 Active Extension 5 m.This premium quality USB 2.0 extension cable, lenght 5 m, is an active extension device. Active extension cables allow for longer tethering distances without worrying about signal errors or corrupt data transfers. Ensure consistent signal quality. With an active USB device, signals and data transfers going in and out of the extension cable are buffered to ensure consistent signal quality, meeting USB’s highest electrical and timing specifications. Passive cables over 5m in length, for the purpose of data transmission, may result in signal errors and/or noise and are not recommended.

Simple set-up

Up to 4 active USB extensions and 1 passive 4.6m USB  can be daisy chained together for a total of 80 feet (24m) before any drop-off in signal or quality is detected. Set-up is simple, just plug the male end of the 5m Active Extension into your computer and then plug your camera or other device’s USB cable into the female end of this extension cable so the repeater is closest to the device, not the computer. For longer distances simply insert additional 5m active extension increments into the chain to achieve the needed distance.

Be sure to consult your equipment manufacturer's specifications to ensure correct cable type and proper connections. For additional cable management be sure to check out our TetherGuard In-Line System and complete line of TetherGuard Cable Retention Devices.

Tether Tools first product introduced in 2008, the Tether Table Aero, has a long, rich history. Crafted out of a need for photographers to have a professional, secure workstation when shooting out in the field or in studio, the Tether Table Aero provides a stable portable tethering platform. Since then, Tether Tools has worked to design and manufacture tools that expand the possibilities of photographers, videographers, and creatives in all fields. It’s why they are here, it’s the beating heart of their business. Tether Tools products are used by creatives across the globe as an essential piece of their workflow and safety on set.

The ONsite Relay C Camera Power System lets you power your camera continually with any external USB-C battery or AC wall power, providing peace of mind knowing you have an uninterrupted power source for your camera. With the most up-to-date USB-C technology, the system gives you uninterrupted power to your camera with the ability to “hot swap” between multiple USB-C batteries which gives you the flexibility needed on a photoshoot.​

• Perfect for: astrophotography, night photography, timelapses, shooting video, long exposures, and travel photography
• Continually power your camera with USB-C battery packs or AC wall power
• Run two batteries simultaneously for longer runtime and no downtime
• No need to purchase multiple camera batteries
• Universally compatible with most proprietary Canon, Nikon, Sony, Panasonic, Fuji, Blackmagic and Olympus cameras, many Sony NP-F L-Series video monitors and lights and compatible with cameras and devices requiring up to 8V of power
• Can be adapted for use with D-Tap batteries
• Easy mounting options with integrated silicon strap and 1/4″-20 mount
• ONsite Relay C Camera Power System provides the most up-to-date USB-C technology to photographers by giving them uninterrupted power to their camera with the ability to “hot swap” between multiple USB-C batteries which gives them the flexibility needed on a photoshoot.​

Specifications

• Input: TYPE C PD 12V/2.5A (or above)
• Output: DC 8V/3A
• 1/4″ 20 thread
• Weight: 299g

What is the Proper Way to Connect the ONsite Relay C?

Here’s the Recommended Connection Sequence:

• Keeping the cables unconnected, insert Relay Camera Coupler into camera, completely close door.
• Connect the ONsite Relay C to the power source.
• Connect the Relay Camera Coupler to the ONsite Relay
• Turn camera on

What’s Included:

• ONsite Relay C
• Adapter for Nikon Couplers
• Adapter for Canon Couplers
• 4.2mm female to 5mm female reducer
• 5mm female to 5mm female coupler

Relay Camera Coupler and external battery power sold seperately,

Tether Tools first product introduced in 2008, the Tether Table Aero, has a long, rich history. Crafted out of a need for photographers to have a professional, secure workstation when shooting out in the field or in studio, the Tether Table Aero provides a stable portable tethering platform. Since then, Tether Tools has worked to design and manufacture tools that expand the possibilities of photographers, videographers, and creatives in all fields. It’s why they are here, it’s the beating heart of their business. Tether Tools products are used by creatives across the globe as an essential piece of their workflow and safety on set.

The ONsite USB-C 65W PD Wall Charger powers USB-C devices directly from AC power and is commonly used to power laptops, tablets, phones, cameras, and other USB-C powered technology. Compatible with Tether Tools ONsite USB-C 150W PD Battery Pack, and many other devices. The charger has an integrated US plug and includes adapters for UK, EU and AU.

Tether Tools first product introduced in 2008, the Tether Table Aero, has a long, rich history. Crafted out of a need for photographers to have a professional, secure workstation when shooting out in the field or in studio, the Tether Table Aero provides a stable portable tethering platform. Since then, Tether Tools has worked to design and manufacture tools that expand the possibilities of photographers, videographers, and creatives in all fields. It’s why they are here, it’s the beating heart of their business. Tether Tools products are used by creatives across the globe as an essential piece of their workflow and safety on set.

The Avenger Right Angle Baby Plate F809 is a piece of equipment that offering filmmakers and photographers a reliable solution for mounting their gear in a variety of creative setups. This is an Avenger F809 Right Angle Baby Plate. The steel plate has a welded 5/8" Baby pin bent to 90° that extends 15 cm from the wall. Eight anchor holes accept screws or nails.
Unique to the Avenger line, this baby plate allows fixtures to be fine-tuned with the built in swiveling baby pin.

Design and Construction

The Avenger Right Angle Baby Plate F809 is built with precision and durability in mind. Crafted from high-quality materials, it's designed to withstand the rigors of professional use. The plate features a unique right-angle design, which allows for flexible positioning of equipment in tight or unconventional spaces.

Versatility and Compatibility

One of the standout features of the Avenger Right Angle Baby Plate F809 is its compatibility with various industry-standard mounting systems.

Specifications

• Mounting: 5/8" / 16 mm Stud
• Material: Steel
• Dimensions, plate: L: 90.0 x W: 149.0 x H: 3.2 mm
• Dimensiuons, stud: L: 15.2 cm (from wall)
• Weight: 0.7 kg

Avenger products have been designed to fit the bespoke needs of the photo and cine market. The range includes stands, clamps, couplers, light controls and accessories all designed to match the strict quality standards and performance levels required by the motion picture industry. Product quality is the hallmark of Avenger, which can withstand extreme use, rough atmospheric conditions, very high stress and heavy payloads.

Rock Solid Baby Ballhead Adapter. The Rock Solid Baby Ballhead Adapter allows the mounting of any ball head or gear with a female 3/8″-16 to any Baby 5/8″ (16mm) or Junior 1-1/8″ hardware such as light stands, arms or clamps with studs. The adapter is all aluminum and features a large ergonomic handle.

• Convert any Baby 5/8″(16mm) stud or Junior 1-1/8″ receiver into a 3/8″-16 thread
• Mount a tripod ball head or pan handle on any photography light or c-stand

Ideal use includes mounting a tripod ball head on a Master Clamp or secure a Crossbar to a light or C Stand instead of a tripod.

Tether Tools first product introduced in 2008, the Tether Table Aero, has a long, rich history. Crafted out of a need for photographers to have a professional, secure workstation when shooting out in the field or in studio, the Tether Table Aero provides a stable portable tethering platform. Since then, Tether Tools has worked to design and manufacture tools that expand the possibilities of photographers, videographers, and creatives in all fields. It’s why they are here, it’s the beating heart of their business. Tether Tools products are used by creatives across the globe as an essential piece of their workflow and safety on set.

Novoflex ball head BALL 30 offers a finely machined and extremely firm ballhead. It features a 1/4"-20 camera screw and is ideal for SLR cameras with a lens up to standard zoom attached.
The ball head holds equipment up to 5 kg without any problems.
Characteristic is the grease-free operation of the ball, which eliminates problems with dust and dirt. Noncorrosive materials make both balls genuine outdoor products.

It can also be used in combination with the many innovative Novoflex accessories that feature a 1/4"-20 male screw.

• Ball features grease-free operation, which eliminates problems with dust and dirt.
• Incorporates non-corrosive materials, ideal for outdoor use.

Specifications

• Max. load capacity: 5 kg
• Dimensions: Height = 60 mm, Ø = 41 mm
• Weight: 220 g
• Tripod connection: 1/4, 3/8”
• Camera connection: 1/4“