Control Game Astral Demon

Necessary demon, but totally on point.

Not a speed demon, but wasn't looking for that. Needed extra storage for backups which are done overnight.

I recently purchased the iOptron SkyGuider astral tracker and really wasnt sure if Id need this or not...so I bought it just in case.  Im so glad I did.  Not only is some kind of camera mount a must-have with that tracker mount, but this ball head really rocks.  Ive always been leery of ball head mounts, considering them way less rugged than the old school three-plane mount Ive used for years... I couldnt believe it, but this compact ball head mount kept my full frame nikon body and a nikon 200-500MM zoom lens rock steady for 3+ hours on an astral tracker mount.  Im talking a camera/lens combo that weighs just about 10 lbs!     If you need a very compact, very robust mount...just get this one.  You wont be sorry!

This thing is so heavy, and sturdy and free from vibrations, that you can shoot astral photography with an 85mm lens on a 35mm body and crop in to your heart's content. I've you haven't tried doing this with your current tripod, you probably won't fully appreciate the anecdote above.

grate for indoors . needs Sand bags for out door use .it will hold Impact ASTRAL EXTREME 400w/s MONOLIGHT with Impact LUXBANX DEEP OCTA DUO SOFTBOX - SMALL 39 attached at full hight . it has some flex at full hight . the Air-Cushioned is nice idea works good .

The Impact ControlSync Receiver works great connected to an Impact Astral Extreme Monolight. The instructions were clear, I just connected the unit to the monolight’s USB and was up and running in a few minutes. It is very easy to use. Also the range is good enough to control a monolight from any location in a 40’ x 40’ studio. I’m very pleased with the unit when paired with Impact ControlSync Transmitter.

The Impact ControlSync Transmitter works great for controlling a Impact Astral Extreme Monolight placed high on a 10' boom. Previously with another monolight setup, �which didn't have a remote controller, I needed to manually set the power by climbing a ladder to reach the monolight's control settings. This is so much easier and more accurate! I wish I had one of these years ago.

I read a great deal about how slow the lens focuses. While not a DSLR speed demon, it was quite fast. B&H's exemplary customer support and return policy gave me the confidence to purchase it but it is a keeper. Bitingly sharp from wide open til diffraction. 2.4 may not meet some folks narrow depth of field requirements but I found it sufficient for my needs YMMV on that. Highly recommended.

This cable modem is truly a fabulous speed demon. At most times I have 25+ devices tied to my network and the speed of my connection is never compromised. The change in the reliability and performance of my network improved fabulously when I replaced my prior modem with the CM1000 cable modem. I am pleased a punch with my purchase.

Demon make great products. Love the 350 sound and easily connects seamlessly with our other Speakers and Receivers.