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A Flash is a device used in photography generating a flash of artificial light (typically 1/1000 to 1/200 of a second) at a colour temperature of about 5500 K to help light up a scene. A foremost purpose of a flash is to illuminate a dark scene. Other uses are capturing quickly moving objects or changing the quality of light. Flash refers either to the flash of light itself or to the electronic flash unit discharging the light. Most modern flash units are electronic, having evolved from single-use flashbulbs and flammable powders. Add an external flashgun to your camera when the power of the built-in Flash limits your photographic needs. The majority of flashguns will have a head that rotates and tilts to facilitate you to reflect light from a ceiling when using your camera in landscape or portrait formats. A picture taken with bounce flash will have much softer lighting & if used accurately will remove shadows behind your subject.

Photography is all regarding light, and sometimes you’ll find yourself in a situation where there just isn’t sufficient of it. In these cases you’ll rapidly find that the integrated flash on your camera is pretty limited. With this in mind, maybe the most significant accessory you can get yourself is a descent flashgun, that way you can be assured of an abundant supply of light wherever you go. Light from flashguns is far more intense and much harsher than daylight and using direct flash can lead to some very unattractive portraits and washed out faces with demon like red eye. There are, certainly, ways of avoiding this. Present and modern flashes are very sophisticated and you should get one that is dedicated for your camera, meaning that the flash will work in combination with your camera’s metering and auto focus systems to take into account any accessible light and the distance the subject is from the camera and then regulate its output consequently.

Most flashes now have heads that can tilt and spin which permits you to bounce the flash off a close wall or the ceiling giving a softer and more natural light. In addition, if you get a well-matched TTL flash cord you can move your flash away from the camera, giving you more scope to get creative. Some advanced end flashes and cameras allow you to do this wirelessly. Moving the Flash Units away from the camera significantly helps with red eye, while most DSLR Cameras now have some kind of red eye reduction flash mode.

Microglobe offers range of Flashguns such as Canon Flashguns, Nissin Flashguns, Nikon Flashguns, Kenro Flashguns, METZ Flashguns, Marumi Flashguns, Pentax Flashguns, Sigma Flashguns, Sony and Sunpak Flashguns. Select your desired flashgun from the categories below:

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Find out more about the Olympus FR-WR Flash Receiver

Features 2.4GHz radio wireless flash triggering/control Up to 30m range (manufacturer spec) 15 channels and 3 groups for multi-flash setups RCV / X-RCV modes (different control behaviors depending on setup) Sync terminal (out

£182.00

Find out more about the Canon Speedlite EL-10 Flasgun

Features Designed for Canon EOS R-series cameras with Multi-Function Shoe Compatible with Canon E-TTL and E-TTL II flash metering 2.4 GHz wireless radio transmission for flash control Can control up to 15 additional Speedlite units

£256.00

Find out more about the Fujifilm EF-X8 TTL Flashgun

Features: Fujifilm EF-X8 TTL Flashgun TTL Auto Exposure: Supports Fujifilm’s TTL system for automatic flash output. No Batteries Required: Powered by the camera, making it extremely convenient and lightweight. Compact & Lightweight: Ea

£35.00
£54.00

Find out more about the Olympus FC-WR Wireless Radio Flash Commander

Features: Olympus FC-WR Wireless Radio Flash Commander Olympus TTL Radio Commander Frequency: 2.4 GHz Triggering Range: 98.4' Supports 3 Groups, Unlimited Flashes Dust, Splash & Freeze-Resistant Design Top LCD,

£219.00

Find out more about the Canon EL-5 Speedlit Flashgun

Features: Canon Speedlite EL-5 2.4 GHz Wireless Radio Transmission Guide Number: 197' at ISO 100 and 200mm Runs on LP-EL Lithium-Ion Battery Modeling Lamp; Multi-Function Shoe Zoom Range: 24-200mm (14mm with Panel) Recycle Time:

£359.00

Find out more about the Olympus STF-8 Twin Flash

Features: Olympus STF-8 Twin Flash Twin flash heads: The STF-8 features two independently adjustable flash heads, providing precision lighting control for macro photography. Versatile lighting: The flash heads can be individually angled, allowing for vari

£399.00

Find out more about the Olympus FL-700WR Electronic Flash

Features: Olympus FL-700WR Electronic Flash 2.4 GHz Wireless Radio TTL System Compatible with Olympus TTL Guide Number: 137.8' at ISO 100 and 75mm Zoom Range: 12-75mm LED Video Light Tilts Upward to 90° Rotates Lef

£289.00

Find out more about the Olympus LG-1 LED Macro Ring Light

Features: Olympus LG-1 LED Macro Ring Light For Tough TG-6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Cameras Can Be Used Underwater Channels Camera's LED Illuminator Round, Even Light Source Specifications: Olympus LG-1 LED Macro Ring Light

£37.00
 Best Sellers in Flashguns
Olympus FL-700WR Electronic Flash Olympus FL-700WR Electronic Flash
Sleek yet powerful, Olympus FL-700WR Electronic Flash is a wireless TTL-enabled strobe characterized by its weather-sealed design and 2.4 GHz radio control capabilities. The flash features a guide number of 137.8' at ISO 100, is fully compatible with the Olympus TTL system, and can function as a radio commander or receiver for wireless remote flash setups. Additionally, hybrid sti more
£289.00

Canon MT-26EX-RT Macro Twin Lite Flash Canon MT-26EX-RT Macro Twin Lite Flash
Canon MT-26EX-RT Macro Twin Lite uses a pair of flashes to illuminate subjects when working with a macro lens evenly. When both flash heads are simultaneously fired, a guide number of 85.3' at ISO 100 is possible, and extensive manual adjustment allows you to dial in settings down to 1/512 power. Both flash heads are detachable and, using the 2.4 GHz wireless triggering system, an more
£999.00

Nissin Air 10s Wireless TTL Commander for Fuji Cameras Nissin Air 10s Wireless TTL Commander for Fuji Cameras
£127.53

Kenro Macro Ring Flash - Canon Fit Kenro Macro Ring Flash - Canon Fit
The Kenro Macro Ring Flash designed to enable shadow-free, close up photography, it has numerous applications in scientific, industrial, macro, close up, medical, dental, nature and small product photography.

With a guide number of 14 (ISO 100), LED modelling lamps a more
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£112.00

Kenro Macro Ring Flash - Nikon fit Kenro Macro Ring Flash - Nikon fit

The Kenro Macro Ring Flash for Nikon. Designed to enable shadow-free, close up photography, it has numerous applications in scientific, industrial, macro, close up, medical, dental, nature and small product photography.

With a guide number of 14 (ISO 100), LED modelling lamps and independent A:B power adjust functions, this ring more

£111.00