Hensel CITO 500

Flash duration times of up to 1/100,000s and a picture frequency of 40 flashes/sec maximum, it is the fastest compact flash worldwide.

It achieves flash duration times of less than 1/20,000s and more than 10 flashes/sec. already at a medium power setting: practical values for dynamic shootings! This flash helps you take fascinating images that stand out from the crowd.

Hensel Cito 500 allows:

• Ultra-short flash duration times from 1/2,000-1/100,000 sec. for “freezing” fastest movements
• Extremely fast flash sequences from 0.5-0.025 sec., corresponding to 2-40 flashes / sec. for dynamic series
• Wide setting range covering 9 f-stops (500-2 Ws) and thus a multitude of creative options
• High-quality materials and first-class workmanship
• Integrated radio sync and remote control for convenient work
• Integrated freemask receiver for uncomplicated cut-outs
• Hensel EH quick change connector with a comprehensive selection of lightformers
• Direct display of flash sequence or duration times
• Optimum cooling and safety features for trouble-free continuous use
• Bright 300 W halogen modeling light for directly checking light effects

Hensel WiFi Remote

Based on vast experience with varying radio systems, Hensel is introducing yet another innovative technology at the photokina 2016 which eases the work with professional flash systems: a convenient remote control via WiFi Direct for the fast Expert D compact flash units.

Hensel WiFi Remote allows:

• Control of all flash functions via smart phone or tablet
• Convenient app for iOS and Android
• For the first time ever, direct WiFi control of up to 12 flash units without router
• Power display in relative f-stops or Ws
• Display of flash duration times (Expert D)
• Storage of all settings including set pictures to aid set-up
• Retrofitting of existing Expert D flash units

Starting from the photokina 2016, the compact flashes Expert D 250 Speed, Expert D 500 and Expert D 1000 will be delivered with integrated WiFi module at no extra charge. Existing Hensel flash units can be retrofitted by the manufacturer. The corresponding App “Hensel WiFi Remote” has been intentionally designed in a straight-forward and user-friendly fashion to ease handling.

The Hensel WiFi Remote App is available as a free download in iTunes and Google Play Store. Windows and OS versions are planned.

Hensel Lightbouncer

Light is the medium in photography and videography. Shadows must be filled, light accents set, directional light softened, or maybe even blocked. To achieve this, users employ reflection panels with a construction that allows a more precise light control than simple, foldable reflectors.

Often, the handling of such reflectors, and especially the set-up, disassembly, and screen change, are rather complicated and time consuming. The stability and reliability of cheap options is far from sufficient for professional use. Therefore, with the Lightbouncer, Hensel offers a program of innovative reflectors that combine highest quality with easy handling. A system which has proven itself inside the studio and out.

The Lightbouncer allows:

• Fast and easy set-up and disassembly
• Lightweight and sturdy due to carbon technology
• Directed reflection thanks to special tensioning
• Simple and fast change of reflection surface
• Ideal for photo & video, indoors & outdoors
• Large selection of screens

Hensel Foris 400 & 800

Until now, users had to decide whether to buy an off-grid compact flash unit and compromise especially regarding power, flash sequence, and modeling light, or to purchase a grid-operated unit that provides best performance in the studio but depends on often large and heavy inverters and batteries.

For the first time, the new Hensel Foris units utilize quickly changeable energy modules that are optimized to the corresponding power source (LITHIUM BATTERY or MAINS) and, therefore, offer best efficiency. The result is not only the especially efficient use of battery power but also faster flash recycling times and a bright, automatically proportioned modeling light when operated on mains supply. The cooling was also designed for each operational purpose ensuring trouble-free continuous use and first-class performance in mains operation.

Additionally, the Foris flash units that will be offered probably in the power classes 400Ws and 800Ws come with convenient extra functions like TTL flash control for the most popular camera systems, a bidirectional remote control via Hensel WiFi Remote App, and switchable, longer flash duration times for optimum HyperSync^® operation. The workmanship and the design of the Hensel Foris flash units is also convincing: they are manufactured in Germany using metal to the greatest possible extend, and all components are designed for highest quality and longevity. The design by a renowned industrial designer is straight forward and has no unnecessary elements that could hinder users in doing their job.

Once again, Hensel is going to revolutionize the lighting market with the new Foris flash units. For the first time ever, photographers are getting compact flashes in true hybrid technology which offer best possible performance indoors and outdoors: the system for all jobs.

Completion of the Foris series is planned for the middle of 2017.