Photek SL-6000 60" Softlighter II, Diffusing Umbrella with Black Cover
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Photek SL-6000 60" Softlighter II, Diffusing Umbrella with Black Cover

SKU: PTSL60

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Shopper : what is the difference in the 7mm shaft and the other one?LUIS O : Some fit different flash heads differently, like elinchrom. Check your model to see the opening.STEVEN W : I believe the 7mm shaft is meant to fit Elinchrom lights.
GHILA K : Can this umbrella be used with speedlights too?ALEXANDER S : It certainly could, especially if you used a 2-3 speedlight setup. Nice way to create large light on location.EDGAR C : Technically it can but you need an adapter that will hold your speed light and has a hole for the umbrella rod to go through. The whole for the light will also be larger than you probably want but it does have velcro that should allow you the ability to fasten it on to the speedlight. I believe you lose about one stop of light because you are bouncing it and sending it through the diffuser, you'll just need to account for that by cranking your lights up.LEONARD C : Yes, with a bracket that will hold the speedlight and the umbrella shaft. Adorama carries several such brackets.LUIS O : YesTUNG N : Yes it can be!MELISSA V : yesHOWARD H : Yes. But you will loose a lot of power due to the size of it.STEVEN W : Yes, you can use this with a speed light, but you'll need to mount the flash head in a horizontal configuration, rather than vertically. (Photek makes a diffuser specifically for speed lights for the 46" Softlighter, but I'm not sure if they offer it in the 60" size.) To mount the speed light in a horizontal configuration, you can buy a pin-mounted adapter that enables your flash to be mounted horizontally, and it velcroes into place. I forget where I found this handy device, but it is one way to do it. If you have a LumoPro 180 speed light, it comes with a horizontal mounting screw hole, which is very useful. If you can't mount the speed light horizontally, you won't be able to use this diffuser; it won't fit. So see if Photek offers the 60" diffuser in the speed light version, or go with the 46". Just be sure you're getting the right one for your needs. I have both, and they are great. Also, in case you didn't know this, when you set up the umbrella, you can unscrew the bottom section of the umbrella shaft, so it doesn't poke you in the eye when you approach the umbrella. Very nice to have. Just don't lose the shaft! Hope this helps.
Shopper : Is this the photek softlighter II - as the title lacks the "II" I'm a bit confused... can you please help me out?ART W : I'm not really sure which version it is, but I love it. It's like a cheap soft box and works great.ALEXANDER S : As much as I can tell. Either way, you cant go wrong. For the buck, these are the best simple light shaper out there. I LOVE mine!RANDY E. B : Yes this is the II. I don't believe the original is still available anywhere.

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About Photek Softlighter II

Give your photo sessions the romantic glow you desire with the 60" SOFTLIGHTER II. The classic umbrella-shaped light source delivers light that has been totally reflected before it is diffused, producing soft and even light reminiscent of moonglow.

• Illuminates 20 sq ft
• Perfect for 1 to 2-person full-length shots
• 4 x 5 ft product shots

This SOFTLIGHTER II model has a removable center shaft, allowing you to bring the light source closer to your subject to achieve the softest light possible. Although ideal for portrait photography, the SOFTLIGHTER II also a versatile lighting tool, working well in a variety of photo shoots and as strobe and artificial lighting.

The SOFTLIGHTER II is a convenient lighting option, setting up in minutes with no collars or ribs to set up. It's also light weight, making it easy to transport to your shoots.

• White reflective surface, free of bleach and fluorescence, perfectly reflects the color of your light
• Ten-panel construction (instead of the usual eight) provides more reflective surface and a more perfect circle of light, ideal for capturing light in your subjects' eyes
• Black nylon cover stops stray light and ricochet. Remove cover and reverse its direction to convert the SOFTLIGHTER II into a softbox. The diffused light it produces can be used as a main light or fill.

Note: When mounting shoe mount flash units to the SOFTLIGHTER II, a shoe mount light stand/umbrella adapter is necessary. Shoe mount flash units will have to be set to manual because the entire unit will be inside the SOFTLIGHTER II, unless the flash unit is equipped with a remote sensor.

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What's in the box:

  • Photek 60" White Umbrella
  • Diffuser
  • Photek 1 Year Limited Warranty

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