LumiQuest (LQ-121) FXtra Compact Gel Holder with 8 Rosco Gels

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  • Lightweight (6)
  • Easy to use (5)
  • Versatile (3)
  • Consistent output (2)
  • Durable (2)
  • Compact (1)
  • Great idea (1)
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Cons

  • Doesn't fit my 580s (1)
  • Not easily changeable (1)
  • Small (1)
  • Weak output (1)

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  • General purpose (5)
  • Portraits (4)
  • Fill flash (3)
  • Night photography (2)
  • Photojournalism (2)
  • Flash photography (1)
 
 
 

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LumiQuest FXtra, Eight Gel Filter Set with Storage Pouch, with Gel Holder for Most Popular Flash Models

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Last update: Sep 25, 2009

LumiQuest (LQ-121) FXtra Compact Gel Holder with 8 Rosco Gels Reviews

 
 
 

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★★★★☆
4.0
"Never thought I would need this..."

"Provides some versatility for my speedlites. I wish it were a smoother fit, especially for my 580EX II. It fits better on my 430EX II but still not a perfect fit. The gels work really well for balancing ambient light and flash and providing some color where needed...." Read Full Review »

Sep 01, 2009 by KRUSH

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★★★☆☆
3.0
just OK

"In general, I like Lumiquest products but this one needs work. I use it on a Canon 580 and it is a tight fit (will be too tight on Mk2) but the real problem is that the sleeves and gels are too flexible. It is frustrating trying to insert a gel into a sleeve that is bending and tight. You need to take the thing off the flash to insert it. Would be much better if the sleeves were stiff and the gels were thic..." Read Full Review »

Jun 13, 2009 by wfr2

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LumiQuest (LQ-121) FXtra Compact Gel Holder with 8 Rosco Gels Review

just OK

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Fill Flash
  • General Use
  • Night Photography
 

"In general, I like Lumiquest products but this one needs work. I use it on a Canon 580 and it is a tight fit (will be too tight on Mk2) but the real problem is that the sleeves and gels are too flexible. It is frustrating trying to insert a gel into a sleeve that is bending and tight. You need t …"  Read Full Review »

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Jun 13 2009
wfr2
Illinois
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LumiQuest (LQ-121) FXtra Compact Gel Holder with 8 Rosco Gels Review

Never thought I would need this...

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • Not Easily Changeable

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Portraits
 

"Provides some versatility for my speedlites. I wish it were a smoother fit, especially for my 580EX II. It fits better on my 430EX II but still not a perfect fit. The gels work really well for balancing ambient light and flash and providing some color where needed. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 1 2009
KRUSH
Midwest
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LumiQuest (LQ-121) FXtra Compact Gel Holder with 8 Rosco Gels Review

fits most, but not canon 580.

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Great idea

    Cons

  • Doesn't fit my 580s

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"I read the specifications on this product and it said: "... is designed to work with most popular flashes."

The truth is that it doesn't fit and I have no intention of sticking velcro to my flash head if the gel holder doesn't fit the head of the flash.

Sticky tape with some rosco sample gels wou …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Apr 25 2009
Monty
BrisVegas, Qld
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LumiQuest (LQ-121) FXtra Compact Gel Holder with 8 Rosco Gels Review

Good idea, too small.

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Compact

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"I bought this for a canon 580 ex II and it is just a little too small to fit perfectly. I haven't found anywhere online that shows what flashes this filter holder is compatible with but if I had known it was a little too small for the 580 ex II I would have thought twice about getting it. It is h …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 6 2009
Matt
Lancaster, PA
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  • Semi-pro Photographer
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LumiQuest (LQ-121) FXtra Compact Gel Holder with 8 Rosco Gels Review

works great with my sb600.

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Lightweight
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Fill Flash
  • General Use
  • Night Photography
  • Photojournalism
  • Portraits
 

"Works great for adding gels to your flash. Get the roscolux swatch book to go with it and you've got every color imaginable. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 2 2009
jalown
knoxville,tn
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