Photek 36 inch Softlighter, Diffusing Umbrella with Black Cover

by Photek

• 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.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 10 x 40 inches ; 1.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0002Y2OW6
• Item model number: PHTKSL4000
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

Not a softbox, scattering its light through a diffuser directly at the subject, the SOFTLIGHTER II delivers light that has been totally reflected before it is diffused, light as soft and as even as moonglow.Because it is a rule that the closer the light source the softer the light our SOFTLIGHTER II design comes with a removable center shaft to bring the light source even closer to your subject. And add something even more special - Photek's SOFTLIGHTER II SL-4000 and SL-5000 includes one each gold and silver light enhancing discs. These light modifiers can warm the color of your light or give it more sparkle and contrast, as well as increasing light output by a full half stop. The SOFTLIGHTER II sets up in moments, no collars or rib set up.Building its original design from the classic umbrella shape, the softlighter has developed that classic light source into a total system. This system ranges from the basic professional reflector/diffuser umbrella to a most sophisticated lighting instrument capable of a variety of lighting tasks.Designed in three appropriate sizes, every SOFTLIGHTER will fit any light head 7-1/4" or less in diameter

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product... November 18, 2012

By J. Solomon

Amazon Verified Purchase

Good price, great quality and excellent craftsmanship. Its easy to set up and does the job, I highly recommend this product to pros and beginners alike...

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty happy with it. August 14, 2012

By ChrisFisher

Amazon Verified Purchase

I love the portability. Used it this weekend for a senior portrait session, just attached it to a mono pod and was happy with the results. The light quality is nice and soft.

5.0 out of 5 stars very nice box!!! May 24, 2011

By Dawn M. Brooks

Amazon Verified Purchase

photek softlighter is a very nice diffusing umbrella. Iam shooting my portraits in my front bedroom of my apartment and the lighting is very very nice. I'm using it with my cowboy studio DP-320 monolight, and it's amazing the light is soft and not too bright for the space that i have it's perfect. I'ts also good for beginners or if your on a budget. good construction and quick to use. If your looking for a nice softbox, this is a very nice one.