Macro photography is a rather interesting style of photography that gets viewers up and close with the subject, seeing details that our eyes might not have been able to make out otherwise. Now in some instances, macro photography requires the right amount of light to cast the right shadows and to illuminate different parts of the subject.
However if you find that common lighting solutions to be a bit too unwieldy, then perhaps the Adaptalux might be a system worth checking out. Adaptalux is a Kickstarter project for a modular lighting system aimed at macro photographers. As you can see in the video above, basically it’s a series of lights that can be adjusted and angled so that you, the photographer, can get the right lighting you need.
The neck of the lights are flexible so bending it in various angles is possible. It is also modular meaning that you can add and remove the lights you need or don’t need. It also comes in different colors so that photographers can create interesting photos and evoke different feelings based on the color of the light.
The control pod of the Adaptalux is both WiFi and Bluetooth compatible, meaning that users will be able to control the lighting system via the accompanying app wirelessly. It also features its own battery so that in case you’d rather not mount it in your camera’s hot shoe, you could always hold it externally to get an angle you prefer. To learn more or pledge your support, head on over to its Kickstarter page for the details.
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