“Sometimes equipment can feel like a gimmick, but this felt like a necessity to start truly exploring the world of macro photography.”
“Whether you have a DSLR, mirrorless, compact or smartphone camera, with the Adaptalux system you’ll be creating fine close-up and macro images within minutes.”
I am so happy with my Adaptalux lights! I photograph miniature scenes for children’s books and it’s always been difficult to find lights small enough. My work tabletop is a sheet of metal, so the magnetic bases I bought are perfect for easy and secure placement. The lights’ flexibility, dimming function and beam angle adjustment give me a great range of control, and the magnetic filters are genius. Excellent online tutorials by Ben helped to get me started.
The whole experience with Adaptalux was a pleasure; expeditious delivery, gorgeous packaging, well-made products and helpful communications. Great thought and care are apparent in every aspect of Adaptalux. Highly recommend!
I tested the starting pack on my flower photography, and the results were fantastic. It was easy to use, and the educational video helped me a lot.
Rarely does a product surpass the hype but this does, a game changer for your photography.
excellent product I do like the idea of giving me an English tea packet
I was happy with the efficient ordering process online, and how promptly I received my order. I was impressed with the design and build of the UV lighting system. It produces a much cleaner, and effective narrow band light that brings out the best in UV subjects. I like the way the system can be controlled through the Adaptalux app on my phone.
C’est vite mis en place
Assez simple d’utilisation
Super simple l’application
On pourrait l’améliorer
I ordered LED light and it is, in one word, great! easy to carry and rotate perfectly, place where you want and provides beautiful light for beautiful results with macro photography. see my results: https://fotosquad.nl/collectie/?id=14558&collectie=macro-bloemen-insecten
It’s not cheap, but the build quality is fantastic.
Just like a photo studio set up, you can set it up beautifully with the adaptalux app.
I can recommend it to everyone for macro photography.
Le système Adaptalux permet des effets de flares colorés en macro qui apportent une touche créative.
Très facile d’utilisation grâce à la flexibilité des bras.
Ravie de mon achat.
Firstly I would like to say how well built the pod/arms are. They feel premium quality to the touch. The Bluetooth connection with the mobile phone also works very well. I recently tried one of the very professional videos on how to utilise the lighting system etc. (the spinning ring one) and was impressed by the colouring I got from just one Bright White and Amber light. Hoping to buy more to expand my macro photography.
I absolutely LOVE how efficient and quick, not to mention FUN, this system is! I got the 5 port system with 3 lights (Blue, warm white and amber) and had amazing results from the start! Love finding new ways of creativity with Macro photography and Adaptalux does NOT disappoint! Being in Canada, the package was received in a reasonable time and I had it up and going within minutes. I use the app on my phone to control the lighting levels and blend, and I am thrilled with the whole experience! One of my favourite products for photography.
First setup a little bit tricky whe outside in the forest. However, I got used to it quite fast. So just look at the attached picture. That was No. five on this very first day with adaptalux.
Having only recently received your product I’m still experimenting with multi lights, spread patterns, ease of placement, very happy so far with all my multiple choices.
I was relatively new to macro photography but the Adaptalux studio has elevated my photos to new heights. The ease of use and flexibility is what I enjoy the most. The videos are informative and provide valuable inspiration. The way you can angle the arms to provide just the right lighting is unsurpassed. I am currently saving to purchase more colors. Well done to the team for a wonderful product.
This is only the 2nd product review I’ve done in the past 35 Years (‘Im 55), anyways around 20 years ago I was diagnosed with a condition called fybromylgia which has now progressed to chronic pain in every joint (think constant toothache in your bones 24/7).
Point of my medical history ? well prior to finding this system my setup took days which by the time I was sorted I simply couldnt then actually take a dam photo because of the pain/tiredness, so I therefore rarely actualy got my camera out.
With this setup I think photography is going to be fun again, creative and spectacular I hope.
Oh customer service is first class as well.
I bought the adaptalux kit mainly to take iris photos and I’m completely satisfied. The system with the Android application works perfectly, the boost mode is a real plus and it’s very easy to use.
Its great having a lighting system that is specifically tailored for macro. Being able to craft the lighting like any still life or portrait it elevates the creative choices for even the smallest of things.
I love the system thank you
It was marvelous using the adaptlux lighting system and I am planning to add to what I have thank you
When I first saw the Adaptalux system on a YouTube video, its small size and flexibility blew me away, as did the possibility of controlling the intensity with an app. This was the first time I had seen this system, at least in Norway, and after some thought, I decided to order one. The system is just great and works like promised. Taking these pictures is still a big job, but the system makes it much easier.
The Adaptalux system truly shines when lighting small objects for macro photography.
That was really interesting in using pod 3.0.
You will find your own way to exam your idea and creative.
The adapalux studio is a very versatile lighting system. You really have to try it for yourself to discover the endless lighting options at your fingertips. Different colour lights, colour filters, diffusers all help to create what you want to achieve in your macro photography. The accompanying App makes it even easier, giving you a hands free approach to concentrate on your lighting setup.
The adaptulux website contains very helpful information on how to get the best out of the adaptulux studio and the system is modular, so you can add to it later if you want. The buying process was straightforward and the contents arrived in a lovely carbon neutral packaging. I highly recommend it.
Hi guys, after watching many of Ben’s YouTube tutorials for quite a while, I bought a pack of lighting equipment and found them to be of very good quality in both design and manufacturing. Haven’t had much time to use them but found them a little tricky at first but getting used to them, learning to get them in close enough to the subject and can see endless opportunities to capture macro abstracts. I found the controller wheel a little fiddly so pleased that you have put the controls on an app, however wouldn’t work on my mobile android poss a screen protector issue as it works brilliantly on my iPad. Now the seasons are changing hopefully plenty of fun to be had with the various set ups.
The build quality of all the elements of the adaptalux pod and lighting arms are solid and very well designed and built. Fantastic
I am just finishing up my new studio build and haven’t had the chance to try out either the white light or UV wands yet. The quality and looks of the product is excellent looking and I can’t wait to use them.
Unit is well made and functions well
I opened the box and within minutes I was using the pod/LED & UV lights and filers with ease. It is well made and I was happy with the product, customer service and shipping to Canada. It arrived quicker than expected which was a bonus. I am excited about delving more deeply into macro & close up photography with these great new tools and expect another purchase to fill in my set up.
I recently bought a bunch of Adaptalux lighting – and threw in a set of UV arms cause I thought ‘I’m here now, might as well’. And turns out they are just really nice tools! I’ve been taking awesome new pictures and am completely revitalised for flower photography!
In the 4 years since my original purchase, I’ve seen the time and commitment you’ve put into these products. I originally bought the 5 arm control unit, you kindly repaired the power connection. Forward several years and I needed just a kiss of light in a series of photos and I returned to your site. The single arm control pod is perfect! The USB connection is greatly improved and my 4 year old arms continue to function perfectly! Thank you for your innovation and commitment to this amazing line of products!
So after a long time looking at the systems and trying to justify spending so much cash I thought what the hell and went ahead a purchased a system and im glad I did the lights are of really good quality as is the main unit all comes well packaged and worked straight out of the box. Only tried using it a couple of times so far but things look very promising although bit of a new learning curve for me.
If you are looking at this system then do it can highly recommend it.
My favourite genre is macro flower photography. I often use my Adaptalux Studio for lighting staged flowers to produce great artistic effects. Adaptalux is simple to use, flexible and offers numerous lighting options due to the blending of colours and light intensity.
"I’m in Jerusalem on an assignment for National Geographic Magazine. I don’t review many pieces of kit, but this little Adaptalux unit saved my bacon."
Simon Norfolk
"My daughter who is 4 years old, even she gets involved using it and just playing around with things she finds in the garden"
Neal Robins
"For macro photography or anything like that, it's an absolutely superb tool. It is so much cheaper than any of the other systems and the quality is very high as well."
Joe Cain
"I’ve tested the Adaptalux lighting arms next to forensic UV lamps and custom-built UV flashes, and the quality of the light they emit is fantastic."
Don Komarechka
"It's so simple and easy to use, predominantly for macro photography, it's perfect. You can get in nice and close and you've got the volume of light you need."
Neil Sebright
"I find that images taken with the Adapatux lights perform extraordinarily well in social media. It is so rare to see nature photographed with the colorful lighting options of a studio."
Tonya Wilhelm
"Adding a different colour on a different angle changes the entire feel and look of my pictures"
Darren Littlehales
"Buy a few arms, buy a few colour diffusers too because it gives you a lot of variation"
Mike Duffy
"I really love the way the new Android App works to control the lights from my phone it’s a real helpful creative tool."
Mark Dell
"Would I recommend buying one of these? Without hesitation, they are brilliant"
Philip
"I'm using it as a powerful tool to add to my studio lighting to support my commercial clients"
Peter Rydon
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