HYUNDAI FOMEX Co., Ltd.
IndustryDigital Imaging
FoundedSeoul, Korea
(1996)
HeadquartersSeoul,  Korea
Key people
Jayson K,Yoo (CEO)
ProductsStudio Lighting Systems
Websitehttp://www.fomex.com/

Hyundai Fomex Co., Ltd is a company based in Seoul, South Korea which specializes in manufacturing photo&video lighting system under the brand name “Fomex”. Founded Hyundai IMAX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul in September 1996, renamed to Hyundai Fomex in 1999. Hyundai Fomex exports photo & video lighting system such as Fomex D&E series to America, Japan, Europe, Asia, Oceania and South America and attends various international exhibitions in order to expand its brand to the global market. Fomex founded R&D center in Seongsu-dong, Seoul in March 2011 and new models are under development.

History

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2013

  • Patented “Sunlight bounce apparatus penetrating sunlight and light” by KIPO

2012

  • Selected “Promising Export Firm” by SMBA
  • Created E, G series
  • Patented “Speedring for assembling softbox easily and softbox using the same” by KIPO
  • Patented ”Foldable type LED lighting device having superior portability” by KIPO
  • Patented “Lighting apparatus with foldable supporting case having superior heat release and visibility” by KIPO
  • Patened “Softbox having zipper structure with superior heat resistance properties” by KIPO
  • Patented “Softbox having reflection panel” by KIPO
  • Selected “Defense Offset trade company” by SMBA
  • Selected “E-TRUST” by NIPA
  • Awarded “Industrial R&D center” by KOITA

2011

  • Patented ”Easy portable softbox” by KIPO

2010

  • Created “PERI MULTI BOUNCER & MINI SOFTBOX” by KIPO
  • Created “SOFTBOX speedring and adapter” by KIPO
  • Patented “CE cerfiticate” (Cricket200,300,400, D200~1200, HD200~1200, H500,1000, HD1200) by KIPO
  • Selected “Promising Export firm” by SMBA
  • Opened "photo channel” web site community

2009

  • Created new radio slave“DR.RAY 2.4 GHz”
  • Created electrodeless light “N-Light”
  • Patented “Induction lamp fixing device for light using induction” by KIPO
  • Patented “KCC” for DR.RAY by RRA

2008

  • Selected “INNO-BIZ company” by SMBA
  • Selected “Excellent Venture company” by SMBA

2007

  • Patented “CE cerfiticate” (Cricket200,300,400, H500,1000, D200~1000, HD200~1000)
  • Registered Korea International Trade Association
  • Opened “Customer Service Center” at Head office

2006

  • Created “D, HD Studio Flash”

2005

  • Patented “Structure of adapter for reflector” by KIPO
  • Selected “Good design” by KIDP
  • Created “Cricket” - 200,300,400
  • Awarded “Top qualified company” for electronic division by Korean daily

2003

  • Patented “Light box for stroboscope” by KIPO

2002

  • Established “Digital Laboratory” in Hongik University, Seoul

2001

  • Patented “Lighting apparatus for photographing” by KIPO

1999

  • Renamed Hyundai Fomex Co., Ltd

1996

  • Founded Hyundai IMAX Co., Ltd


Products

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Studio Flash

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G600

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G 600

FOMEX G600-high speed photography strobe, has flash duration time of 1/8000s to 1/500s. Photographers can continuously shoot photos on an active subject in capturing the smooth and vibrant scene. In addition, 6F stops power control provides precision. G 600 was firstly introduced in PHOTOKINA 2012, Germany. [1]

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E-Series

E Series

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Fomex created a high standard strobe which is safe to use, produces stable light, color temperature, simple digial&analogue U.I.. E-series is designed by considerig the aspects of user’s environment. With using of digital panel and jog dial, users can easily control the lightness. [2]







CONTINUOUS LIGHT

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EX 3000

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EX 3000

By use of advanced Technology, EX 3000 is able to produce the perfect natural light under any environment. Ability to pitch any color temperature within the range and color rendering of more than 90Ra. Optional capacity external battery allows continuous usage for over 2 hours. Also, with Ultra low power design, EX 3000 is efficient in power consumption and virtually Heat-Free. LED life span is over 50,000 hours and Eco-friendly. [3]

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N light


N LIGHT

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This light fixture produces the light by magnetic induction and using the principle of self-discharge. [4] The efficiency of N light is 4 times higher than existing lamps and the life span is 10~20 times longer. It was selected ‘VIP ASIA 2009 H1’ by Global News Network Aving. [5]

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Peri Bounce











PERI BOUNCE

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PERI BOUNCE SERIES - SUN DIFFUSOR, FRAME REFLECTOR, REFLECTOR, FRAME BUTTERFLY. PERI BOUNCE Series are perfect for both in studio and on location photo/video shoot. This product is used at photo/video shooting environment to reflect the main light or to control the amount of the lights that are being reflected. Frames are specially made to be light but sturdy, elastic cord within the frame which makes it easy to assemble and disassemble. [6]




Exhibition

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2013: P&I   Korea
2012: P&I   Korea Photokina   GermanyNAB   USA
2011: KOBA   Korea
2010: PHOTOKINA   Germany KOBA   Korea PHOTONEXT  Japan P&I   Korea
2009: KOBA   Korea P&I   Korea PIZ PHOTO FAIR   Japan PHOTO WORLD   United Arab Emirates PMA   USA
2008: PHOTOKINA   GermanyP&I   Korea
2007: PMA  USASONIMAG FOTO   SpainP&I   Korea KOBA   Korea PIE   Japan PHOTO SHOW  Italy
2006: PIE   Japan PHOTOKINA   GermanyP&I   Korea
2005: P&I   Korea
2004: KPMA   Korea P&E   China
2003: KPMA   Korea P&I   Korea
2002: PHOTOKINA   GermanyP&I   Korea
2001: P&I   Korea
2000: PHOTOKINA   Germany
1999: P&I   Korea
1998: PHOTOKINA   Germany
1997: IPPF   Japan P&E   China P&I   Korea
1996: P&I   Korea PMA   USA


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Hyundai Fomex Official Web site

Reference

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  1. ^ "Hyundai Fomex attended PHOTOKINA 2012". AVING NEWS. Retrieved 8 Oct 2012.
  2. ^ "Hyundai Fomex, launched New 2types Strobe". beta news. Retrieved 4 Feb 2013.
  3. ^ "Hyundai Fomex, launched 'Hidden card' in NAB". beta news. Retrieved 5 Apr 2012.
  4. ^ "Hyundai Fomex, launched the long life span of induction light". Aving news. Retrieved 28 May 2009.
  5. ^ "[VIP ASIA 2009 H1] Hyundai Fomex Electrodeless Light 'N light'". Aving News. Retrieved 18 Jul 2009.
  6. ^ "Hyundai Fomex, launched 'PERI BOUNCE SERIES' utilized on location shooting". Aving new. Retrieved 19 Mar 2013.

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