Harlowe’s New Camera Flash

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Harlowe has announced its new Pocket Flash, a compact hybrid lighting tool that combines an on-camera flash with a bi-colour continuous LED light. The unit is built around portability but introduces a slightly different approach compared to traditional compact flashes through a built-in lift mechanism that raises the light source higher above the camera body. Harlowe says this helps reduce harsh shadows and creates more natural-looking lighting compared to standard hot shoe flashes. The system folds into a body measuring 4.8 × 5.9 × 5cm and weighs 125g, while fully extended it reaches around 12.4cm tall.

The flash itself is rated at a guide number of 12 meters at ISO 100 and offers seven power levels ranging from full output down to 1/64 power. Beyond flash photography, the Pocket Flash can also function as a continuous light with adjustable colour temperatures from 2700K to 6500K, producing up to 360 lumens. Harlowe claims CRI and TLCI ratings above 96, while the built-in 1000mAh battery is rated for around 700 full-power flashes per charge or significantly more at lower output levels.

Like several of Harlowe’s other lighting products, the Pocket Flash also uses a magnetic accessory system for attaching modifiers and accessories. Compatibility is handled through a standard ISO 518 hot shoe, allowing the flash to work across systems from Canon, Sony, Nikon, Fujifilm, Panasonic, Ricoh, OM System, Leica, Hasselblad, and others. There is also a built-in 1/4-20 mounting thread for tripods and light stands. The Harlowe Pocket Flash starts at $149, with larger kits adding accessories like magnetic filters, reflector blades, and additional modifiers.