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Speedotron "Beauty Dish" Reflector - 22"
This is a Speedotron 22" Reflector, a.k.a. "Beauty Dish". It fits Black Line and the Brown Line M11 Flash Heads. It provides a strong, yet soft light with no center hot spot. An optional grid is available to limit the spread of light, for more dramatic effects.
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by PowerReviews(based on 10 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Durable (8)
- Attach securely (5)
- Good color value (5)
- Long-lasting (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors (6)
- General purpose (5)
- Outdoors (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-pro photographer (6), Pro photographer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)
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Pros
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Speedotron Beauty Dish" Reflector - 22:
I had read a comment that this would fit my Alien Bee but it doesn't. (That's on me.) I built a nice doughnut shaped metal adapter plate (for about $6 and a trip to [...]) and it works great. [...]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Long-Lasting
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Outdoors
Comments about Speedotron Beauty Dish" Reflector - 22:
excellent light when using single person portrait (especially women). I notice a ring when doing test shots to a wall but you won't notice it on real subjects. it might bother some people but I didn't buy this to shot at walls. the grid is a must have.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Good Color Value
Cons
Best Uses
- Studio lighting
Comments about Speedotron Beauty Dish" Reflector - 22:
I thought I had the best modifier a budget studio photographer could afford (Photek Softlighter II), but I was wrong. A few good recommendations on POTN convinced me to shell out the money for this Speedotron BD for my Genesis lights.
The first few shots with this dish was amazing. I love the quality of light on this, especially for head & head/shoulder shots! It produces great contrast and really outlines the model's facial features and lines.
I use my Softlighter II for an evenly lit and subtle beauty shot, but I find myself reaching for the Speedotron more and more.
I haven't shot with the Mola Demi, but others have said that it is very comparable. Of course, I've seen shots done with the Mola Euro and nothing compares to that.
Speedotron should make a Mola Euro competitor. I would buy that!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good value
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Portaiture
Comments about Speedotron Beauty Dish" Reflector - 22:
Modified with a Chimera speedring for elinchrom. The product is great for the price
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Good Color Value
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Outdoors
Comments about Speedotron Beauty Dish" Reflector - 22:
The light this modifier produces is just beautiful. Use it with my Alienbees and a single 580 EX II. I don't really have anything negative to say about it other than it's big and can't collapse down like a soft box.
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Outdoors
- Special Events
Comments about Speedotron Beauty Dish" Reflector - 22:
Well, you should know what a beauty dish does, and this one does it very well. It is very well constructed, and with the right adapter can be used with just about any lights. I use Elinchrom monolights and with the Norman adapter is seems that it was made for my lights.
If you need a BD, just buy it, it is great.
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Long-Lasting
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
Comments about Speedotron Beauty Dish" Reflector - 22:
Great price and great quality. I modified it to fit my ranger quadra head and have been using it ever since. If you have been thinking do I need a beauty dish-- buy this one and enjoy it.
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Flattering
- Good Color Value
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraiture Fashion
Comments about Speedotron Beauty Dish" Reflector - 22:
Very similar design to Mola dishes but about 1/3 of the price, plus can be adapted to any make of a flash by swapping out the mounting ring (easy to do).
Modded mine by using a Mole/ Richardson Concave Reflector in place of the center diffusion (attach with aluminum tape) and then wrap Rosco Toughlux around the center posts. Eliminate the need for the DiffuserSox.
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Light Quality
Cons
- Flimsy parts
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
Comments about Speedotron Beauty Dish" Reflector - 22:
Excellent product that certainly lived up to my expectations in terms of getting the "glamour look" I was seeking. In between the hard regular reflector light and the softbox. Only minor criticism is the flimsy diffuser material used to cover the flash tube, otherwise it is very well made.
Pros
- Lots of bang for the buck
Cons
- none
Best Uses
- Portraiture
Comments about Speedotron Beauty Dish" Reflector - 22:
Purchased this item instead of more expensive elinchrom model. No regrets at all. Delivers soft directional light. Very useful for my portrait shots. I plan to purchase another for my second strobe.
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- Price: $6.49
What's in the Box
- One Year Manufacturer's Warranty
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