Another KPS T5 User Impression

We wanted to share with you one of our recent customer's impression of the KPS T5 Geared Ball Head.

Here's what Mr. Don Libby wrote about the KPS T5.

I had thought that I would have to wait a couple of days to really put the T5 to a test however I found myself using it the day after I wrote the above.  I ended up shooting an interior and used the T5 with my Phase One XF.  Without any thought of what I was doing I set the camera up much as I would have when I still used the Cube.  Very simple and without any real effort.  It wasn't until an hour or so later that it dawned on me what I had done and just how easy it was.

The sign of a great piece of gear is the ability to use it with little to no concern and get the shoot.  Which I did. 

You can guess the rest.  I ended up asking for an invoice which I promptly paid.  The T5 is now mine.  Yes, it's that good!

We couldn't agree more.  We also use the KPS T5 on a regular basis ... .

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Update on KPS T5 Geared Ball Head availability

Good news for those who've been most patient!

We are expecting a limited batch of the updated KPS T5 Geared Ball Head by the last week of January.

The new version has an updated main lock knob.  The updated version features a click-stop knob that helps the user to know how much force is needed for optimal operation of the microTilt function.  Read more about it here (go to the bottom of the blog for "Update").

Sale on SMDV PS-360 Bare Bulb Flash! Only $395! Shipping Worldwide!

For non-U.S. customers, we are offering a special sale on SMDV's PS-360 Bare Bulb Flash kit.

SMDV's PS-360 (aka Godox Wistro AD-360 flash) with battery pack:  only $395 USD!

PS-360 with battery pack + SMDV Speedbox-S70 for only $579!

This item will ship directly from SMDV Korea and will ship Worldwide.

FREE Shipping to the following countries:

• Japan

• Canada
• Mexico

• Austria
• Belgium
• Denmark
• France
• Germany
• Netherlands
• Romania
• Russia
• Spain
• U.K.
• Ukraine

• Australia
• New Zealand

• For all other locations, please contact us to inquire about shipping rates.

KPS GimBall heads on sale!

The incredible KPS G5D and G4D GimBall heads are on sale!

Quantities are limited.


Read about the KPS G5D on DPReview!

While the KPS G5D may look, at first glance, like almost every other basic-black ball head out there, that conventional appearance belies some well-thought out engineering within. In common with another Korean brand, this KPS head has one of the smoothest and most satisfying ball motions available, and it really shines when under friction. On top of that, the simplicity of the GimBall pin provides a very convenient and cost-effective way to turn this high quality ball head into a gimbal-like device or a 2D pan and tilt head.

Introducing the SMDV Alpha Speedbox series softbox

The Alpha Speedbox is a new line of softbox from SMDV designed for use with monolights.

Designed to withstand the heat generated by modeling lights, the Alpha Speedboxes are based on speedrings made with aluminum and steel rods.  As with the non-Alpha Speedbox's speedring, the Alpha Speedring features SMDV's patented folding mechanism.

Also, the Alpha Speedring has larger opening to be able to accommodate all kinds of monolights, including Profoto.

Various mounting adapters are and will be available, including Alien Bees, Bowens, Elinchrom, Profoto, and more!

See below video for demonstration on opening and closing of the Alpha Speedbox-A90.