Interfit Badger Beam review

A constant lighting companion in every way, the Interfit Badger Beam LED monolight features both AC and DC operation

Interfit Badger Beam
(Image: © Interfit)

Digital Camera World Verdict

Available as a standalone LED monolight that runs on AC mains or its own rechargeable battery pack, the Interfit Badger Beam is also available in twin-head kits that feature options of barndoors, pop-up softboxes or umbrellas, complete with lighting stands and carrying cases. Unlike most LED constant lamps, the heads enable the use of wide-ranging monolight modifiers, via standard a Bowens S-type mounting plate. It’s a useful, versatile and good-value lighting solution for use at home or on location.

Pros

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    Versatile dual mains and battery power options

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    Fairly powerful for an LED monolight

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    Good range of kit options and lighting modifiers

Cons

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    Power falls far short of a monolight flash head

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    Cooling fans audible in quiet surroundings

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    No colour temperature adjustment

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The Interfit Badger Beam 60W AC/DC LED Monolight is Interfit’s new kid on the block, taking its styling cues from the popular battery-powered Honey Badger Unleashed 250Ws HSS TTL portable flash head. Unlike its sibling flash head, however, the LED monolight can be powered directly from the mains, instead of just from its battery pack, and features a cooling fan which runs constantly.

Interfit Badger Beam

The Badger Beam LED monolight is compact and lightweight, and features Interfit’s familiar ‘Honey Badger’ styling. (Image credit: Interfit)

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Matthew Richards

Matthew Richards is a photographer and journalist who has spent years using and reviewing all manner of photo gear. He is Digital Camera World's principal lens reviewer – and has tested more primes and zooms than most people have had hot dinners! 

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