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MFG# 100617
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The Narrow Beam Reflector, light-spread 32°, gives the greatest possible lighting effect of all of Profoto's reflectors. To achieve precise control over the direction of the light, the reflector can be extended by the ProTube and equipped with a Honeycomb grid.
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MFG# 1834
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The Westcott Scrim Jim Cine Frame Set (8 x 8 ft.) is a complete modular framework designed for filmmakers and photographers. The Scrim Jim Cine is the ultimate light control system, giving users the ability to build and create whatever tool they need for whatever lighting they encounter. This...
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MFG# 100982
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Profoto Deep Translucent Umbrellas are popular among portrait, people and fashion photographers. They create a smooth but yet distinctive light that allows the user to illuminate an entire person or even small groups with just a single light source. The deeper shape gives the photographer better...
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MFG# 119726
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These honeycomb Reflectors are 75% lighter in weight than the Standard Reflectors, measuring 40"x40" and costing considerably less. Three different Reflectors are available. The Standard Matthboard features a "hard" side and a "soft" side. In addition, the Silver Fill Matthboard offers a "super...
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MFG# B-33.474.00
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The Broncolor Diffuser 1 for Para 88 FB Reflector is a 34 In. parabolic reflector with a unique light that sets up and breaks down like an umbrella. It is almost transparent cloth accessory that fits over the front of the Para. It mildly reduces the output and contrast of the light besides softening...
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MFG# B-33.473.00
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The Broncolor Diffuser 1 for Para 88 FB Reflector is a 34 In. parabolic reflector with a unique light that sets up and breaks down like an umbrella. It is almost transparent cloth accessory that fits over the front of the Para. It mildly reduces the output and contrast of the light besides softening...
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MFG# B-33.472.00
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The Broncolor Diffuser 1 for Para 88 FB Reflector is a 34 In. parabolic reflector with a unique light that sets up and breaks down like an umbrella. It is almost transparent cloth accessory that fits over the front of the Para. It mildly reduces the output and contrast of the light besides softening...
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MFG# B-33.195.00
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The Broncolor Strip Grid 5:1 for P70 Reflector
narrows the beam spread and controls spill light like a normal honeycomb grid. What's notable about this grid, however, is that its cells have a rectangular shape at a ratio of 5:1, causing the projected light beam to be rectangular-shaped rather...
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The Photoflex LiteReach Plus with 39 x 39 in. LitePanel Kit is a suitable solution for diffusing harsh sunlight when shooting on location. It consists of a LightPanel translucent diffuser and a LightReach support pole.

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MFG# 319000
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MFG# 101595
Samy's Part# S-022754
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The Profoto Glass Cover Plus 100mm Frosted -300k has been made thicker, more robust and safe to work with light heads.  The frosted surface makes the quality of the modeling light almost identical to the flash light. The Glass cover is helpful to spread light evenly all around and protects the...
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MFG# SB-84WFG-PLUS
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The Photek Sunbuster SB-84WFG-Plus 84 In. Umbrella Kit Convertible Umbrella comes with a removable white diffusing and black blocking fabric that softens direct sunlight with only a 1 stop loss of light. The diffusion fabric can serve as a base for the touch fastener attachment of the included...
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MFG# PJBMLENS19
Samy's Part# S-072320
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The Nanlite 19 Degree Lens for Bowens Mount Projection Attachment provides a tighter beam and greatly increases the brightness of the attached light. While the additional output is a huge bonus, the biggest benefits are the endless creative possibilities it provides.


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MFG# 101597
Samy's Part# S-022756
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The Profoto Glass CVR Plus 100mm is a heavy duty glass cover in 2.8mm thick Pyrex glass. Frosted glass for best result with most Profoto Light Shaping Tools. Fits as accessory on all Pro and Acute heads with up to 500W model light lamp. Available in three optional coatings for a warmer or colder...
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MFG# 100671
Samy's Part# S-002459
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Barn door for reflectors 4-sided rigid barndoors for Standard Zoom Reflector, Grid Reflector and Disc Reflector.
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MFG# 101593
Samy's Part# S-022752
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The Profoto Glass Cover Plus 75mm Clear -300k has been made thicker, more robust and safe to work with light heads. The Glass cover is helpful to spread light evenly all around and protects the flash tube against any accidental damage.

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MFG# 101590
Samy's Part# S-022749
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The Profoto Glass cover plus 75mm frosted -300k has been made thicker, more robust and safe to work with light heads. The frosted surface makes the quality of the modeling light almost identical to the flash light. The Glass cover is helpful to spread light evenly all around and protects the flash...
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MFG# L2.0033541
Samy's Part# S-066579
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Arri Open Face Optic for Orbiter LED Light (30-Degree) narrows the 80-degree beam spread of the fixture to allow selective lighting or long throw work. Thanks to ARRI's QLM bayonet mounting system, the lenses attach and can be swapped out in a flash.
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MFG# PJBMLENS36
Samy's Part# S-072321
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The Nanlite 36 Degree Lens for Bowens Mount Projection Attachment provides a tight beam that adapts to shooting in smaller spaces, and it increases the light output. While the additional output is a huge bonus, the biggest benefits are the endless creative possibilities it provides.


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MFG# 101592
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The Profoto 75mm Glass Cover (Frosted) for ProHead, Pro-B, Acute/D4 and AcuteB heads. Max. 250 W model light, +300 K color temperature that is suitable for safety of the head.
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MFG# APJ0118A3C
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Dedicated to the
Aputure Spotlight Mount system, this 36° Lens allows you to produce a controlled 36° beam of light with clean edges and faithful color rendering. The lens's design helps to limit chromatic aberrations around the edge of the illumination circle, and keeps fringing levels at 1mm...
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MFG# 100979
Samy's Part# S-029908
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Umbrellas are the backbone of many photographers' toolboxes, and understandably so. Umbrellas are affordable, easy to work with and very easy to transport. But Profoto Umbrellas are not just average umbrellas. Made with high-quality fabrics and surface-treated metallic elements, Profoto Umbrellas...
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MFG# 1773
Samy's Part# S-041249
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This high-quality, seamless Westcott Scrim Jim Cine Double Net Fabric (6 x 6 ft.) is for use with a 6' x 6' Scrim Jim Cine Frame. Heavy-duty touch fastener lines the Scrim Jim Cine Double Net Fabric, allowing for quick placement on the Scrim Jim Cine Frame. Seamless Scrim Jim Cine nets are available...
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MFG# 1950
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This reversible Westcott Scrim Jim Cine Unbleached Muslin/Black Fabric (6 x 6 ft.) is for use with a 6' x 6' Scrim Jim Cine Frame. Heavy-duty touch fastener lines the Scrim Jim Cine Unbleached Muslin/Black Fabric, allowing for quick placement on the Scrim Jim Cine Frame. Scrim Jim Cine's Unbleached...
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MFG# 1897
Samy's Part# S-041160
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The Westcott Scrim Jim Cine Frame Set (4 x 4 ft.) is a complete modular framework designed for filmmakers and photographers. The Scrim Jim Cine is the ultimate light control system, giving users the ability to build and create whatever tool they need for whatever lighting they encounter. This...
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MFG# L2.0033542
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The Arri Open Face Optic for Orbiter LED Light (60-Degree) 
narrows the 80-degree beam spread of the fixture to allow selective lighting or long throw work. Thanks to ARRI's QLM bayonet mounting system, the lenses attach and can be swapped out in a flash.
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MFG# 919090
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4-piece snoot kit with 5" Snoot, 3" Snoot, Diffuser, and Mounting Frame Used with PL7R (PL06-R) reflector. Includes PL47-MF mounting frame, PL47-D diffuser and PL47-SL 5" and PL47-SS 3" metal snoots.
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MFG# 1785
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This double-laminated, reversible Westcott Scrim Jim Cine Silver/White Bounce Fabric (8 x 8 ft.) is for use with a 8' x 8' Scrim Jim Cine Frame. Heavy-duty touch fastener lines the Scrim Jim Cine Silver and White Bounce Fabric, allowing for quick placement on the Scrim Jim Cine Frame. Scrim Jim...
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To keep weight to a minimum and yet get maximum strength, all MSE Solid Frames are made of 3/8" thin wall tubing. The mounting pin is solid rod.

The 48" x 48" frames are made with two "ears" at the bottom to protect fabric when frames are slid in and out of their storage boxes or can be used

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MFG# B-34.336.00
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The Broncolor Protective Glass Dome for All Monolights is UV Coated glass dome that resistant to the heat. The dome protects the flashtube and modeling light from damage when in use or transportation of all kind of Broncolor monolights. The UV coating warms the color temperature of the flash output...
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MFG# 1957
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The Westcott Fast Flags Scrim Kit (24x36 In.) is used to quickly diffuse light on set by 2 full stops. Shape or subtract light on set using this heavy-duty black block. A well-equipped Fast Flags Scrim Kit consists of an assortment of 24x36" light diminishing Flags and Diffusion Fabrics in a storage...
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MFG# 169029
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Cutters are square or rectangular frames with mounting pins attached used to control natural or artificial light. The Matthews 24x72 In. Floppy Cutter is used to keep away flash light from the camera lens or to control spill light coming from other sources and to keep light from reaching certain...
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The Broncolor Honeycomb 3 Grid Set for L40 Reflector has set of three grids including a coarse, a medium and a fine grid that each clip onto the Siros monolights' standard (L40) reflector. The coarse produces the least narrowing of the light beam while the fine grid provides the more narrowing...
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The Matthews 6 x 6 ft. Voodoo Diffusion Cloth is a full density fabric that renders an extremely soft quality of light when used on Butterfly or Overhead frames.

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To keep weight to a minimum and yet get maximum strength, the Matthews 48x48 In. Solid Frame Scrim (Black Single) is made of 3/8" thin wall tubing. The mounting pin is solid rod. Matthews Solid Frames are black powder coated to minimize reflections. All Matthews...
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The Aputure STORM 1200x Reflector Kit
rounds out the reflector set for the STORM 1200x Bi-Color LED Monolight, adding a 15° narrow angle reflector and a 30° medium angle reflector to the 45° reflector included with the light. They provide a natural falloff similar to traditional lighting fixtures...
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Light modifiers like diffusers & reflectors are essential tools for photographers looking to gain control over the lighting in their shooting environment. In traditionally challenging lighting conditions, such as harsh sunlight or low light environments, light modifiers allow photographers to manipulate light to achieve their desired results. With the use of reflectors and other light modifiers, photographers can create dynamic and striking images that would otherwise be difficult to achieve with natural light alone.

Our collection of light modifiers, including light diffusers, light reflectors, beauty dishes, photography umbrellas, snoots, and light grids, are essential for any photographer looking to expand their skills and creativity. Photography umbrellas, for example, can be used to create a soft, natural-looking light or a more dramatic, contrasty light. Beauty dishes provide a more focused and directed light, perfect for portrait photography.  Snoots and light grids allow for precise control over the spread of light, enabling even more creative possibilities.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

What Does a Light Diffuser Do?

A light diffuser is a device or material that scatters light that passes through it in multiple directions. When using a light diffuser, you are reducing the intensity of shadows and creating softer, more evenly distributed light. Light diffusers are commonly used light modifiers for photography, stage lighting, and film and video production.

Why Do Photographers Use Light Reflectors?

Photographers use light reflectors as light modifiers to better control the lighting for their shots. They are used to fill shadows, add highlights, or change the overall balance of light in a photograph. Light reflectors are most commonly used in portrait and product photography to add natural-looking fill light that emphasizes details.

What Are the Best Light Modifiers for Portrait Photography?

For portrait photography, beauty dishes, softboxes, and large photography umbrellas are highly recommended. Beauty dishes create a natural, yet focused light, softboxes offer a soft, flattering illumination, and umbrellas diffuse light evenly, reducing harsh shadows and highlighting facial features effectively. Using these lighting tools together gives you greater creative control over the lighting and mood for your photos.

What's the Difference Between a Snoot and a Light Grid?

A snoot channels light into a tight, concentrated beam, perfect for creating dramatic spotlight effects and isolating subjects. In contrast, a light grid allows for more controlled and even light distribution, softening the edges of the light, and reducing spill for more precise lighting in photography.

Can Photography Umbrellas Be Used Outdoors?

Photography umbrellas are indeed versatile for both indoor and outdoor use. Outdoors, they excel in softening harsh sunlight, reducing shadows, and providing balanced lighting. Their portability makes them ideal for on-location shoots, helping photographers achieve studio-quality lighting in various natural environments. However, like a regular umbrella, they are affected by wind so be sure to stabilize your equipment or avoid windy conditions.

Is There a Difference in Using Light Modifiers for Video Versus Still Photography?

Yes, the key difference lies in lighting continuity. For video, light modifiers must support continuous lighting, ensuring steady, flicker-free illumination. Softboxes, diffusers, and reflectors are adapted to provide consistent lighting, crucial for maintaining visual uniformity throughout video recordings, unlike the more static needs of still photography.

What Is the Best Light Angle for Portrait Photography?

For optimal portrait photography, position the light source at a 45 to 60-degree angle towards the subject, combined with a top-down 45-degree angle to illuminate the face. This setup creates a flattering balance of light and shadow. Additionally, using a reflector on the unlit side of the face increases exposure, enhancing facial details and creating a more dimensional image.

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