Distribution updates from Foto Riesel and Kayell

Foto Riesel has signed an exclusive partnership deal to be the Australian distributors of the Genus range of accessories for professional DSLR and video users. “The innovative Genus Matte Box and BeachTek audio kit will redefine the way photographers utilise the HD video capabilities of DSLRs, including the Canon 7D and 5D Mk II,” said Foto Riesel marketing manager Kimberly Degenhardt “The Genus Matte Box has made waves in the photo industry and will transform the new HD video capabilities of DSLRs,” she said. The Genus Matte Box has been designed to accommodate standard and wide angle lenses, and holds 4x4 inch filters in a new wide angle filter tray. Kayell says ‘try before you buy’ studio flash Elinchrom has launched a ‘try before you buy program’ for its Ranger Quadra AS transportable battery-powered studio flash. Kayell managing director Robert Gatto said the promotion enables potential customers to trial an Elinchrom Ranger Quadra AS transportable battery-powered studio flash kit for a “fraction” of the normal rental price. “We are very excited about this program as it will enable photographers who have been thinking about a portable flash battery system to trial one at a extremely low cost. We feel sure that everybody who takes up the offer will be surprised at the flexibility and power that this light weight portable flash system has to offer ”, he said. Kayell Australia will be offering the Ranger Quadra ‘try before you buy’ program for $20 per day, which equates to a 75% discount.