DoPchoice GmbH
DoPchoice New Snapbags for Astera Helios and Titan lights
Machtlfinger Str. 21
81379 Munich · Germany
Phone: +49 89 95 45 742-40
sales@dopchoice.com
www.dopchoice.com
Effective: December 14, 2020
DoPchoice introduces two new Snapbags® especially created for single tube Helios and Titan lights from Astera. Made to give filmmakers maximum control of their lighting, both premiere similar groundbreaking softbox benefits including intensified output, adjustable beam spread, simplified pack-up, and an easy track mounting system—all in a lightweight Snapbag.
DoPchoice new Snapbag for Astera’s Titan
The Single Tube Snapbags®, share identical design characteristics to accommodate the similar fixtures, except that the Titan, at Ø42 x 1035mm | Ø1.6” x H40.7” is nearly double the length of the Helios tube, and so is its Snapbag. Linear in design, they come fully assembled in their own matching black pouches, ready to work. The Astera tubes neatly fit the slim Snapbag configuration and are secured with hook and loop straps. A smart Snapbag window allows the user to access the Astera control panel.
Snapbag for Astera’s feature an easy access window to the Astera control panel
DoPchoice’s additional new features include a special metallic fabric interior that combines with a fold-over design to intensify lighting, increasing illumination by 80% more than a tube alone. Plus this softbox uniquely can alter the beam’s spread. The user simply adjusts the Snapbag opening via dual hook and loop straps until the light is focused and angled as desired. There’s also the option of going with the Snapbag open face for a harder effect or choosing softer illumination by attaching the included Magic Cloth® diffusion panel.
DoPchoice new Snapbag for Astera’s Helios
Also unique to the Helios and Titan Snapbags is an all-new secure and intuitive mounting system. The back of the Snapbag features an airline-style track that mates with the Track Pin. The Track Pin locks in the desired position and tightens for a secure mount. Resembling a spigot, the head of the Track Pin fits standard gobo heads, clamps or other set hardware for easy positioning of the fixture complete with the Snapbag. Also on the back is a window with a hook and loop flap closure. Releasing the flap reveals the Astera control panel display and the tube’s power plug.
New Snapbags for Astera’s include a softening removable diffusion panel
Teardown is a snap. Helios and Titan Snapbags each pack up back in their pouch, complete with the Astera fixture in place—ready to light the next location.
Manufactured by DoPchoice and TRP Worldwide, accessories for the Helios and Titan are available through Astera. Check out the videos and information at: https://www.dopchoice.com/2020-new-products/ or visit www.dopchoice.com
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DoPchoice Snapbag for Astera’s Titan and Helios feature a new track and Track Pin system for mounting
About DoPchoice
Headquartered in Munich, Germany, DoPchoice has provided a fresh take on light refining accessories for the world’s top light fixtures since it’s founding in 2008 by Stefan Karle. The cinematographer/inventor has created and built lighting tools with more compact and lightweight designs, that are easier to use and faster to set-up—to meet the needs of gaffers, cinematographers and rental houses, worldwide.
Partnered in the USA with TRP Worldwide LA and Atlanta, www.trpworldwide.com
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