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2019-01-11T09:05:17
This diffusion cloth, umbrella reflector panels (gold and silver) and flash umbrella stand -- appear to be designed for the Photek OP54 46" Umbrella / Photek SoftLighter II 46" White Umbrella. I picked this up on sale and thought it might fit a 45" reflective umbrella I have... however mine has 8 ribs/prongs while this diffusion cloth has 10 grommets to match 10 rib/prong umbrellas. I hope this helps anyone else attempting to use this for another umbrella they may have, as I may attempt to make it fit my 45" umbrella with 8 ribs by adding some tenacious repair tape and additional grommets.
Brian W.
2013-03-25T21:00:00
Great product, simple to use. Softer than a softbox due to the fact that you are first bouncing the flash off the umbrella. Used with Nikon and Youngnou flashes.
followingharvey
2011-12-18T19:00:00
I bought this as a replacement diffuser because the one that came with the softlighter kit was stolen. I actually like this one much better. They say it is made for hotshot flashes, which it works very well for. But I use Elenchrom flashes as well, and unless I spend extra for the smaller 7mm shaft umbrellas, I have to use them off-set via the tilt head bracket. Doing this with the other softlighter was impossible, but now it works out perfectly.
ADAM L.
Umbrella to Softbox
By followingharvey
Great product, simple to use. Softer than a softbox due to the fact that you are first bouncing the flash off the umbrella. Used with Nikon and Youngnou flashes.
The Softlighter II Hot Shoe Diffuser (HSD) delivers light that has been totally reflected before it is diffused resulting in a very soft even light
The HSD diffuser panel has a velcro opening in the center for ease of installation of the flash unit. Also provided are two velcro tabs to place on the flash keeping the hsd in place during use
The Softlighter HSD is avaliable in three sizes 36" 46" and 60"
You can purchase the HSD diffuser in kit form or just the diffuser if you already own a Photek Softlighter