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Photek Softlighter II with 7mm Shaft - (60" / 1.5 m)
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The Photek Softlighter 60" Umbrella takes light from your strobe head or monolight, reflects it into its white panel and then softens it again with a diffuser on its way out.
Some older flash heads (Elinchrom, Profoto) have very narrow (7mm) umbrella receivers. This Softlighter model has a narrower-than-standard shaft to fit such a light.
This size is perfect for a 1-2 person full-length shot, or up to a 4x5' product setup.
Note: This size does not include the gold and silver discs.
- Unique construction consisting of ten panels instead of the usual eight gives more reflective surface, more perfect circle of light - more flattering catch lights in the subject's eyes.
- The removable black nylon cover stops all stray and ricochet light, enhancing total light control.
- With removal of its black cover and a reversal of direction, the Softlighter II becomes a "softbox" -- a shoot-through diffuser, providing light that can be used either as a main light source or as a flattering fill.
- Note: For mounting shoe mount flash units to the Softlighter II a shoe mount light stand/umbrella adapter is necessary. Shoe mount flash units must be set to Manual because the entire flash will be inside the umbrella (unless the flash unit is equipped with a remote sensor).
- Note: For strobe use only -- not for use with hot lights, or modeling lights over 250 watts.
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 8 reviews)
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100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Consistent (4)
- Easy to setup (4)
- Durable (3)
- Lightweight (3)
- Reliable (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits (5)
- Artificial lighting (3)
- Indoors (3)
- Photography (3)
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Pros
- Consistent
- Easy Setup
- Lightweight
Cons
- Fragile
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Photek Softlighter II with 7mm Shaft - (60" / 1.5 m):
One of the nicest portrait soft lights I've ever shot with...
Because it's very fragile, should be assembled carefully, and avoided to be carried in outdoor photoshootings....
- Was this a gift?:
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Pros
- Affordable
- Consistent
- Easy Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Photek Softlighter II with 7mm Shaft - (60" / 1.5 m):
I've been using an Elinchrom Octabank for a couple of years and decided to try the Softliter for location shoots. Turns out that the light quality is gorgeous.
Better yet, setting it up is extremely simple and quick. And the price is hard to beat so I bought 2 at a go.
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy Setup
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Photek Softlighter II with 7mm Shaft - (60" / 1.5 m):
This is what they call Bang for the Buck!
A no brainer modifier, anybody can get great results with this one, easy to setup and very well made for its price.
The only complain i might have is that the shaft sticks out to long, this is only because i have to use the 7mm shaft on my Elinchroms.
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Photek Softlighter II with 7mm Shaft - (60" / 1.5 m):
Great for lighting one person to a dozen people. Soft beautiful light and easy to set up.
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- In studio
- Low Light
- Outdoors
Comments about Photek Softlighter II with 7mm Shaft - (60" / 1.5 m):
Fast and easy to use. great soft light for portraiture.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Photek Softlighter II with 7mm Shaft - (60" / 1.5 m):
I needed something big for flattering light to take photos of people and I chose this. It pretty much works well.
You lose a bit of power with the reflection and diffusion so I wouldn't recommend using battery powered strobes with this. You wouldn't get away with low ISO. When you move it closer, it can sometimes get in the way also.
Pros
- Durable
- East assembly
- Easy to Use
- Great price
- Nice soft lighting
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Portraits
Comments about Photek Softlighter II with 7mm Shaft - (60" / 1.5 m):
I use it for my home based portrait business. I use it on my main light. It gives a nice soft wide area of light and beautiful catchlights. It folds up neatly if I want to take it anywhere. It's easy to set up and to use. It's reasonably priced. I don't know of anything bad about it! This is my second one and I love them!
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Good Color Value
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Night Time
- Outdoors
- Special Events
Comments about Photek Softlighter II with 7mm Shaft - (60" / 1.5 m):
This is a light weight easy to use Umbrella soft box at a great price. It works great with my Elinchrom heads and it perfect for portrait and wedding shoots. Great price point allowed for the purchase of several so I have multiple heads all with the same output.
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What's in the Box
- 60" Umbrella with 7 mm Shaft
- Diffuser
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