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Stella Pro Reflex vs Profoto A1X: They Aren’t Interchangeable

Light and Motion made some lofty promises when it announced the Reflex LED lighting system. Designed to be both a still and video light, it can certainly do both, but we wanted to see if it truly could replace standalone classic strobe systems like the Profoto A1X.

As noted in the initial news coverage of the hybrid light, the Reflex retails for $849 and the Profoto A1X (when not on sale) retails for $895, making them pretty much identical as far as a wallet is concerned. Where things start to differ is with what they can do.

Editor’s note: The following evaluation is meant to be viewed after reading the full review of the Stella Pro Reflex, as most of the information below focuses on showing how the LED performs in comparison to those results and is written from the assumption that readers have familiarized themselves with the same assessment of the LED Light.

What's the Difference?

Comparing the Reflex light to any existing Speedlight or strobe is kind of like comparing apples to oranges. While both systems provide light for photos, they are incredibly different in design, form factor, and "flavor." The Profoto A1X is designed to be used as an off or on-camera flash system with the ability to be used in both a hot shoe of a camera, commanding other Profoto lights, or remotely triggered via the Air-TTL system.

The Reflex system is both a constant light for video as well as a strobe for stills combined into one body and designed to be mounted in a variety of ways. It also works well with a plethora of strobe-like modifiers using the mini-Elinchrom mount, and that includes the softbox in the image above. The thing that makes the Reflex light stand out from other LED hybrids is it is much more powerful a strobe than other systems of its like on the market, and the fact it can shoot up to 20 frames per second in a burst with absolutely zero downtime to refresh. This performance includes shooting in high-speed sync mode and in extensive testing it has never once had any issue with overheating. Effectively, you will most likely run into a buffering situation with your camera before you run into any sort of issue with the Reflex.

As impressive as the Profoto A1X is, even it has to deal with recycling times on its battery, and that translates to a situation where it will sometimes miss a frame when it is trying to light a burst of shots.

Another added perk or difference with the Stella Pro Reflex light, when compared to the Profoto A1X, is that the Reflex can be triggered by most existing strobe triggers including Elinchrom and Godox/Flashpoint. The company says soon Profoto Air TTL triggers will also be able to connect and command them as well. While this is a small detail, it at least helps to save most end users a little money by helping them avoid having to purchase additional triggers for a new light, as well as making it easier for them to simply add the reflex lights to their already existing light kits.

Portrait taken with the Stella Reflex Pro.

While the Reflex is not meant to be connected directly to a camera's hot shoe mount, it is rather versatile in its design. The battery can be disconnected from the main light making it easy to swap and charge, and with the variety of connection points, it is possible to mount the light in multiple ways to light stands.

Performance and Power: Strobe

It is in a comparison of strobe power that things get interesting. While the Reflex system is quite useful for a hybrid shooter, it just does not have the power to compete with a Profoto A1X (or even a standard Godox speedlight) in terms of raw "pop" power. The Reflex uses a strobing LED while traditional speedlights still use a flash tube or bulb. During the course of my testing with the Reflex at max power, shooting a portrait at ISO 100, f/4 to 5.6, and a shutter speed of 1/160 (standard flash sync speed), I could get a pretty decent image out of it. However, keeping the same camera settings and using the Profoto A1X at full power returned results that could probably be seen coming from a mile away.

As you can see, the A1X is overwhelmingly brighter than the Reflex when it comes to its strobe power. But more than that, the light spread is significantly different between the two lights. With the Reflex system, regardless of the power level, the spread of light is very tight and contained, making it easy to control and adapt with modifiers.

The Profoto A1X has a much wider spread and it is also worth noting that the A1X has a slightly different tone (straight out of camera) when compared to the Reflex system. To get the A1X to provide the same spread as the Reflex would require adding a grid or two.

Below are a few samples to illustrate the differences between the two lights.

Reflex Lighting

A1X Lighting

Performance and Power: Constant Lighting

The Profoto A1X does have a modeling light like every other professional strobe under the Profoto umbrella, but while it is enough light to help focus a camera, it is not enough to be functionally useful for anything else. This is where the Reflex stands apart from conventional speedlights, as the power available as a video light is fantastic and makes it an ideal solution for video shooters who need to take stills from time to time. As I have said in discussion with some industry colleagues about this light, arguably the Profoto A1X is worse at being a video light than the Reflex is at being a strobe.

A Final Observation

Something that stood out to me when comparing these light systems is how most new off-camera flash systems can now be controlled via their respective remote triggers. Adjusting the zoom, power output, and sync modes can be done remotely in many cases. The Stella Pro Reflex system will likely get there eventually through the use of the mobile app, but in its current state, making changes to the light channel, power, sync modes, and continuous or strobe modes all have to be done manually on the back of the light. It might be a minor detail, but it can be a frustrating one given how small the screen and menu are on the back of the Reflex light, especially if it is positioned in an awkward or on a high reaching light stand.

Conversely, as a hybrid shooter flipping between constant light for video and still shots with the strobe, the system does remember whatever power setting you left it on between mode switching so it is possible to swap back and forth quickly without having to reset it every time.

Different Tools for Different Tasks

Given how reliable the Reflex light is for shooting action (granted your ISO will have to be bumped up a notch to ensure everything is exposed correctly) and high-speed shooting, it truly is a groundbreaking light system that can be a very useful addition to a hybrid shooters kit. The Stella Reflex Light can eliminate recycle times and overheating from a photographer's list of worries and is a great step at changing a creative's view of what a light can or should be able to do.

However, for still photographers, it will take several Reflex LED lights to provide the same power output as a single Profoto A1X. If the goal is to create bright, clean, and sharp images at a low ISO, then in that scenario the Profoto A1X wins hands down.

But if the plan is to capture and freeze high-speed action in multiple bursts as well as use it to creatively light multiple video scenes, the Reflex system is worth your consideration, especially since the company says many functional updates are a simple firmware update away. I just wish that the burst power was close to what is achievable from a flash tube. Once that happens, you can count on me swapping out all of my lights. It's just not clear how far away that magnificent future is.

A lot of people are going to stand on either side of the aisle and claim one choice is definitively better than the other, but the truth is somewhere in the middle.

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Comparing the Stella Pro Reflex to the Profoto A1X

The Aptolux MP-1 is a Modular, Transforming Photo and Video Light

The Aptolux MP-1 is a portable, lightweight, and modular lighting system that has the ability to change its size or shape depending on the need. The company says it prevents the need to buy multiple lights and is highly repairable if damaged.

Aptolux is the brainchild of photographer and filmmaker Alvis Rozenbergs, who tells PetaPixel that he has spent the last two years working on a new modular lighting system that solves many pain points that he ran into during his nearly decade-long career: heavy, single-function lights that are costly to buy and just as expensive to repair.

To address these issues, Rozenbergs created the Aptolux MP-1, a modular lighting kit that consists of six panels that can be combined together into different shapes and forms depending on the need of the creator. Disassembled, and they are about the size of a lunchbox and can be easily fit into a backpack.

“I have been filming for over 10 years now. Shooting in different locations has always been a big part of the job and trips between them can be challenging. Carrying bags with all the necessary equipment or having to make the choice among all lighting options wasn't always easy, so I decided to build portable and versatile video lights myself,” Rozenbergs says.

Rozenbergs adds that before developing the product in its current state, he worked with more than 100 videographers from around the world who helped him with building out the concept for the light. After it was prototyped, a second round of more than 500 videographers provided feedback and suggestions before the current iteration of the product was completed. Rozenbergs says that the long-term goal of the company is to offer gear that removes restrictions, nourishes creativity, and helps videographers evolve.

The lights have variable color temperature from 3,000K to 6000K, dimming from 0 to 100%, can be powered by a battery (Sony L-Series batteries) or a wall outlet, have more than 30 animated lighting effects, feature full RGB tuning, and have a promised color accuracy CRI of 96 (TLCI of 97).

The lights are bright as well. Each individual panel consumes 20 watts of power over 39 individual LEDs for a brightness of 2,000 lumens. When combined into a full six-piece panel, the total 234 LEDs output a huge 12,0000 lumens. Perspectively, the exceedingly bright Light & Motion CLx10 monolight outputs 10,000 lumens.

Each individual panel can be used independently or in a group to create all manner of shapes and arrangements.

Solo videographers and small teams have to bring their gear by themselves, but often space in the backpack or even in the car is limited. So the difficult choice should be mad: whether to bring all the lighting equipment, if it is even possible, or choose only a few lights, losing the flexibility and even quality while filming? The solution created by Aptolux won't force them to make tough decisions anymore.

While the light was originally developed with filmmakers in mind, Rozenbergs says he has gotten a lot of positive feedback from food photographers, who he says tell him that since they shoot all around the country in different restaurant sets, mobility is really important to them.

The Aptolux MP-1 is currently available for the first run of production via pre-order that is open until November 18 and is limited to 1,000 total kits. The starter kit which includes two panels is available for $300, a four-panel kit for $600, and the full six-panel kit for $850, all of which are discounted 40% from what Aptolux eventually intends to sell them for during this "early bird" period. The company also plans to sell a variety of accessories and additional parts which can be seen on the company's website.

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The FlashQ X20 is a Pocket-Sized TTL Flash and LED Video Light

Hong Kong-based LightPix Labs has launched a FlashQ system called the X20 for Sony mirrorless systems that is both an on- and off-camera strobe and LED video light.

The X20 is an updated version of its previous system and adds a bi-color LED Light for video that also functions as a modeling lamp and TTL flash with wireless radio control that uses a "Mi" shoe interface.

The FlashQ X20 leverages the same compact form as the existing GN20 flash from the company's lineup but packs in new and improved features from the previous generation. Added to this version are the much-requested TTL functionality and new, more intuitive controls. The circular-shaped LCD display on the back of the flash unit has been updated to better display these new functions and setting options and promises to give better control over the new LED video light and adjustable brightness/color temperature settings.

While the features aren't necessarily standout, the form factor is: the X20 is incredibly compact. It can be used as a standard on-camera-flash type system like any other speedlight on the market, however, the X20's main body can also be easily detached from the hot-shoe (where the transmitter is located) which enables the system to be used as an off-camera flash without the need to purchase additional accessories.

The 2.4GHz flashbulb can tilt up to 90 degrees, has a guide number of 20 (at ISO 100) with a focal length coverage of 23mm on a 35mm format system, and LIghtPix claims the transmitter's battery can last for up to 30 hours of operation (120 days in standby mode). The flash itself is powered by two AA batteries and has a promised recycling time of five to six seconds at full power.

According to the company, the X20 can fire about 2,000 flashes at minimum power and 100 at maximum power per set of batteries. The LED light is brightness and color temperature adjustable (from 3,000 to 5,500 Kelvin) and offers up to a 60 lux output at a distance of one meter and can stay on for about one continuous hour at full power. While the system can be used as an "off-camera" type setup, the range, however, is somewhat limited. According to the product page, the radio trigger uses a low-power system capable of about a 10-meter wireless range.

Currently, the FlashQ X20 is compatible with a wide selection of Sony mirrorless systems including the Sony Alpha systems ranging from the original Alpha 7 to the Alpha 7S III to the RX10 Mark IV. The company has stated that they plan to expand the support and compatibility of this flash on additional systems "soon."

The FlashQ X20 system is available for $149 from LightPix Labs.

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