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Manfrotto HiLite Illuminated White Background (7 x 8')

BH #MAHL87 • MFR #LL LB8878
 104 reviews
Manfrotto HiLite Illuminated White Background (7 x 8')
Key Features
  • Sets Up/Down Easily / Collapsible
  • Great for Hi Key Lighting
  • Provides Even Background Light
  • Free Standing
The Manfrotto HiLite Illuminated White Background is a unique way to achieve hi key photographs. This inventive system, allows the photographer to minimize lighting scenarios while achieving spectacular results.

The HiLite Background is different in that it permits you to place your strobe head INSIDE the background, completely directing the light to the background and filling it with white light. No more worrying about 'spill' or having to test to see if the background light is positioned correctly since the background will be evenly lit. Furthermore, because the background is actually illuminated it means the subject can stand virtually right in front of it without casting a shadow.

This system also works as a rear softbox and can illuminate your subject as well. This means you can simply use use one other light in the front and you're ready to shoot.

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Manfrotto HiLite Overview

The Manfrotto HiLite Illuminated White Background is a unique way to achieve hi key photographs. This inventive system, allows the photographer to minimize lighting scenarios while achieving spectacular results.

The HiLite Background is different in that it permits you to place your strobe head INSIDE the background, completely directing the light to the background and filling it with white light. No more worrying about 'spill' or having to test to see if the background light is positioned correctly since the background will be evenly lit. Furthermore, because the background is actually illuminated it means the subject can stand virtually right in front of it without casting a shadow.

This system also works as a rear softbox and can illuminate your subject as well. This means you can simply use use one other light in the front and you're ready to shoot.

Illuminates background evenly eliminating the need for a separate rear light
Free standing
Can even be used as a very large softbox
Available in four sizes
Can be suspended on a Lastolite 1108 background support system
An optional 'wipe clean' vinyl train is also available
UPC: 719821287278

Manfrotto HiLite Specs

Quantity
1
Material
Fabric
Reversible
No
Color / Design
Solid White
Size
7.0 x 8.0' / 2.1 x 2.4 m
Collapsed Size
1/3 of Working Size
Thickness / Depth
24.4" / 62 cm
Care & Cleaning
Spot Clean
Included Storage Case
1 x Bag
Weight
18 lb / 8.2 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
23.5 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
40.6 x 40.6 x 3.1"

Manfrotto HiLite Reviews

Perfect size for traveling to different locations.

By Kristi
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-06

I love this size because it isn't as bulky as the larger HiLite which I also own. The only downfall is the bag that they come in. I have 3 HiLites and two bags have broken zippers and the third bag the zipper works but the small handle broke. But other than that it is perfect for shooting on locations. I use mine for volume sports photography.

B&H has a few left.

By Ravitej
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-10-06

Had one of these 7X6' but found it always just about a food short. Used one light in it. Alien Bee Ring light. And one light to side with soft box. With a white plexiglass floor. Did thousands of photos for yoga and fitness. 100% neutral lighting. And could place the models right on the page totally cut out. Could also shoot a subject and place them in photoshop with minimal shadowing to match lighting in photo used. These are not easy to find any longer. But here they are at good old B&H. And with new LED lights can shot both stills and video at the same time. Brilliant.

Simple and Easy white BG

By Mher
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-09-29

These work great for creating simple white backgrounds for headshots. If you can put some space between it and the subject it will work even better. Sets up super fast. Much faster than seamless.

Simple and Easy white BG

By Mher
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-09-29

These work great for creating simple white backgrounds for headshots. If you can put some space between it and the subject it will work even better. Sets up super fast. Much faster than seamless.

Perfect!! And BIG!

By Krista
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-09-11

I don't have the option to have a large window in my studio so I thought I'd try this for that same feel. It is perfect! I'm so glad I gave it a chance! I'll definitely be getting lots of use out of it.

More versatile than I expected

By Justin
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-06-23

I recently took up a studio space in the basement of a media building. As such I have no windows or sources of natural light. As part of what I shoot is boudoir style, where natural light is often desirable I picked this up thinking I would be great with the voile. I was very surprised when I got it to find it was much heavier duty than I expected. I was thinking it was going to be regular pop-up backdrop material, or even soft-box diffuser material. But its actually a heavier almost rubbery fabric. I think it should stand up to quite a lot. I was also surprised to find out how little flash power was needed to light the whole thing up. Originally I was hitting it with a 400ws studio strobe, but was having issues as that strobe only goes down to 1/32 power. I put my speedlite on a stand instead, and found that to be perfect at between 1/16 and 1/8 power. That makes this setup WAY more portable than I was expecting. We also found some creative uses by placing RGB tube lights inside for some really cool silhouettes. We even had one model climb inside and press against the front for a cool effect. This purchase has made my limited studio space MUCH more versatile. I'm looking forward to bringing it offsite for headshots also!

Super easy setup!

By Jamie
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-12-30

This is going to help me in the studio with high key lighting! Super Easy to set up and take down. Item was shipped super quick!

Broke in 8 months and BHPhoto say they are unable to help

By Martin
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2022-11-02

Broke in 8 months and BHPhoto say they are unable to help

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What is the lowest cost lighting set up for this Lastolite in a small garage? Thank you.
Asked by: Brian M.
The lowest cost kit to use with this HiLite background is the Savage 2,000W Location LED Light Kit B&H # SALED2000K.
Answered by: Kirk R.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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