Name: Rotolight Illuminator Shoot-Through Umbrella Softbox with Carry/Storage Pouch, 51"
Brand: Rotolight
SKU: RORLILLUMNTR
Price: 199.99 USD
Availability: BackOrder
Rating: 2 (1 reviews)

Rotolight Illuminator Shoot-Through Umbrella Softbox with Carry/Storage Pouch, 51"

Rotolight Illuminator

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Rotolight Illuminator Shoot-Through Umbrella Softbox with Carry/Storage Pouch

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Shop the Rotolight 51" Illuminator Softbox for superior light quality. Easy setup, durable design, and white translucent interior. Order today!

After extensive research and design, the Rotolight Illuminator Shoot-Through Umbrella Softbox with Carry/Storage Pouch, 51" emerges as a game-changer in the world of photography and videography lighting. This innovative product boasts a 180-degree angle of light spread, producing a large, flattering beam of light that gracefully wraps around the subject, mimicking the soft, natural illumination of daylight. The unique design of this shoot-through umbrella softbox ingeniously combines the wide spread of an umbrella with the light efficiency of a softbox. This makes it an ideal light modifier for a variety of scenarios, from capturing stunning single portraits to shooting engaging group shots or conducting professional interviews. The Rotolight Illuminator is not just about performance; it's also about convenience. It features a lightweight, flexible framework that's easy to set up, making it a perfect companion for both studio and on-location shoots. The product comes with a carry/storage pouch, ensuring effortless travel and storage. Unlike traditional softboxes, the Illuminator is constructed with an umbrella-style frame. This design allows for instant assembly and, when used with the optional Rotolight Umbrella Bracket, enables quick mounting to Rotolight NEO 2, AEOS, or Anova PRO 2 LED lights. This eliminates the need for bulky speedrings or adapters, making your lighting setup more streamlined and efficient. In conclusion, the Rotolight Illuminator Shoot-Through Umbrella Softbox with Carry/Storage Pouch, 51" is a high-quality, versatile, and professional tool that enhances your lighting setup and takes your photography and videography to the next level.

I rarely badmouth a product like this because I figure that it might just not be my cup of tea and that it might be fine for someone else.  This thing however is just hot garbage.  I was so desperate for a decent modifier for the AEOS that I gave it a try even though I had my doubts going int but it's worse than I thought.  First, looking back at all the YouTube videos pimping this product I now realize that none of them show the setup.  They skip right over that and get to shooting... and now I know why.  Setup is a huge pain.  Maybe it would be fine for the Neo II but for the AEOS there's no room to manuver.  The AEOS ends up being shoved way up to the top of the OCTO leaving you wihte a very uneven distributionj of light that is very noticeable immediately. I tried reversing the light and using it as a bounce which does help even out the spread of light but weakens an already weak output.  I toyed with the idea of keeping it figuring it's better than nothing but naw... I'd rather just shoot bare or just hold a plain diffuse in front of the AEOS rather than use this thing.

Rotolight Illuminator Shoot-Through Umbrella Softbox with Carry/Storage Pouch, 51"

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