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2015-12-28T19:37:45

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product!

This is a great product that produces a wonderful soft diffused light. Product is built well.

STEPHEN K.

2009-11-01T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I love this product!

I love this umbrella. It is easy to set up and when folded takes up very little space. The reflected light is just right every time. The ONLY issue I have is the the opening of thesock does not fit over the housing of my strobe completely. While the sock stretches, the actual opening in the diffuser is not large enough to encase the housing, which makes it a bit difficult to keep the sock off the bulbs.

Annie

2007-07-13T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Not bad at all

1st. its 46" not 54" as mentioned. 2nd. I had hard time fitting my Canon 580EX II speedlite inside the unit, but I think its best used with monolights. 3rd. Nice output results for protrait and other indoor shooting.

Numan

2007-02-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love the light!

Perfect for the money. I loved the results I got with the softlighter.

kathy.patterson

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Photek Softlighter II Specifications

  • Compatability

    Use with strobe lights. Not for use with hot lights, or modeling lights over 250 watts.
    Bulbs 7 1/4" or less in diameter

  • Tip-To-Tip Diameter

    46" (1.17m)

  • Center Shaft

    7mm Non-removable

  • Total Light Area

    11 SQ. FT.

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About Photek SL5000S 46" Softlighter Diffusing Umbrella with Black Cover - SKU#1580061

Give your photo sessions the romantic glow you desire with the 46" 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. This SOFTLIGHTER II model features a 7mm umbrella shaft, making it suitable for use with older Elinchrom, and Profoto flash heads.

• Illuminates 11 sq ft
• Perfect for 1 to 2-person head-to-waist shots
• 3 x 4 ft product shots

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.

For additional effects, the SOFTLIGHTER II includes gold and silver light enhancing discs. Use these light modifiers to warm the color of your light or to give it more sparkle and contrast. The inserts can also increase the light output by a full half stop.

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: The 7mm shaft on this SOFTLIGHTER model is not removable.
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.

Photek SL5000S 46" Softlighter Diffusing Umbrella with Black Cover - SKU#1580061 Features

  • White reflective surface, free of bleaches and fluorescence, perfectly reflects the color of your light.
  • Stout black nylon cover stops all stray and ricochet, enhancing total light control.
  • Unique construction consisting of ten panels instead of the usual eight gives more reflective surface and a more perfect circle of light, so flattering when seen as catch lights in the eyes.
  • So versatile a product is the SOFTLIGHTER II, that by removal of its black cover and a reversal of direction, the SOFTLIGHTER II becomes everything a softbox promises. It becomes a shoot through diffuser providing light that canbe used either as a main light source or as a flattering fill.
  • Final touch. The SOFTLIGHTER II sets up in moments. Its unique translucent cover fits directly onto the tips of the SOFTLIGHTER II. A totally fireproof material creates its own collar around the lighthead, with no time consuming fitting of mounting collars or rib setups involved.

What's in the box:

  • Photek SL5000S 46" Softlighter
  • Diffusing Umbrella with Black Cover