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The KOBRA was designed to give photographers an effective modified flash solution that is lightweight, flexible and with a sleek design. Professional photographer, Paul McKelvey, conceived the idea for KOBRA through his disappointment in the current market. “I have used all the ‘on camera flash’ modifiers that are available and have been unsatisfied with the results. I decided to stop complaining and make my own.” Paul McKelvey
KOBRA Flash Modifier!
If you backed us on our earlier campaign, we want to thank you and say welcome back! If this is new to you, we are proud to introduce the KOBRA.
The KOBRA was made to give photographers an effective flash modifier solution that is lightweight, flexible and with an attractive design.
As a professional photographer, I have used all the “on camera flash” modifiers that are available and have been unsatisfied with the results. I decided to stop complaining and make my own.
Prototype – Patent Pending
The KOBRA Flash Modifier is molded from a high-grade, flexible, light diffusing clear silicone that is not affected by high or low temperatures. This allows the KOBRA Flash Modifier to bounce back to its originally molded shape after being folded from storing in your camera bag.
Making sure the KOBRA was aesthetically pleasing front & back was paramount in the early design process.
The KOBRA Flash Modifier gets its backbone from the patent-pending built-in reflector. The reflector bounces the light forward through the clear silicone, acting as a second layer of diffusion, giving the photographer the ability to “paint with the light, not spray.”
KOBRA’s light is bounced forward and not wasted.
The problem with most modifiers, light is sprayed everywhere.
The KOBRA Modifier & Band weighs in at a mere 4.3oz!
The KOBRA is super light on your flash.
KOBRA gets its backbone from the built-in reflector, which is white inside with a black exterior.
First Time Using Flash in Event Photography
Photographer Cole Ferguson was shooting an event and asked if he could borrow the KOBRA Flash Modifier prototype. The resulting images are remarkable from a photographer who is a self-proclaimed newbie to event photography. The KOBRA allowed him to be in control of capturing moments that otherwise would have been lost to low light conditions. This is why we made KOBRA.
Gallery: Link
With the KOBRA – Nice light, soft hair & skin tones.
Without the KOBRA – Direct flash is a good light for a police mug shot!
In most cases, there are no white walls or ceilings to bounce off of. That is where the KOBRA Flash Modifier is a game-changer. Now, you are walking around with your own wall.
The KOBRA flash modifier generates softer fabric & skin tones.
“One step closer” you get soft shadows with your subject.
Even with the advanced technology of today’s cameras, low light conditions subject your images to movement or noise. To avoid this scenario, you need to bring light to the party. You need the KOBRA Flash Modifier.
The KOBRA Band is molded from a high-grade, flexible, black silicone that is not affected by high or low temperatures. The KOBRA Band fits most flash heads. It’s simple and self-contained with no need for hook-and-loop or magnet attachments.
KOBRA Band
Incorporated into the design of the KOBRA Band are vent holes to allow air to circulate over the flash head and assist with preventing the potential for overheating.
Air Vents help with air flow.
Will fit almost all flash heads.
The KOBRA Band not only holds the KOBRA Flash Modifier but also multitasks by securing our KOBRA Color Gel System.
KOBRA Color Gel’s System
The KOBRA flash modifier is light & flexible and easy to pack.
Flash Modifier Comparison – Size, weight & coverage matters.
One of the first questions we are asked when meeting professional photographers who have seen the working prototype is, “Where can I get one?”
The KOBRA Flash Modifier is used off camera on a light-stand, which offers greater coverage than direct flash.
Event Photography Video – Off Camera Flash “Painting with Light.”
Above is a short video to demonstrate the quality of light you get from hand holding the KOBRA Flash Modifier. At the start of the video, the camera was set on a tripod and the modifier is used on the right side, then the left side. The equipment used was a Canon 6DMarkII with a combination of different speed lights, including Canon 600EX RTII with the Canon ST-E3-RT and Godox v860II with the Godox Xpro-C TLL.
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