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MFG# 1032
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This reflector kit contains two panels for ideal results. Use the diffuse panel to diffuse harsh light overhead. Fill in unwanted shadows with the second reflective panel.

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The 90 deg. Flag and Cutter frames will make it possible to position the instrument over the top of the set wall or to use two or more units to create a box for better light control. With this new design, there are now three square corners as opposed to the older design providing just two. In...
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MFG# 200837
Samy's Part# S-067249
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The LA Rag House 24 x 36 in. Double Scrim (Black) has Tig Welded 1/4″ Solid Rod Stainless Steel Frame with Radius Corners. Identifying Red Webbing on all 3 Sides.
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MFG# L2794700
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Barndoors attach to the front of a light and are used to restrict light from areas of a set. Arri barndoors are heat resistant and rotatable. Barndoors narrow the beam spread of a light fixture. They help create a 3-dimensional look to a lighting scheme by placing light in a specific area, or...
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MFG# 1022
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This reflector kit contains two panels for ideal results. Use the diffusion panel to diffuse harsh light overhead. Fill in unwanted shadows with the second reflective panel.

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MFG# 4634
Samy's Part# S-009729
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The 7' White/Black Parabolic Umbrella offers a white interior that softens and broadens bounced light. The solid black backing eliminates any potential for back spill light. Perfect for indoor or outdoor use. Frames are constructed using a fiberglass composite offering added strength and durability...
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MFG# 4633
Samy's Part# S-009728
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The 7' Silver Parabolic Umbrella offers maximum light reflection for use either indoors or outdoors. Frames are constructed using a fiberglass composite offering added strength and durability over standard steel or aluminum frames. The custom designed center shaft has been engineered to two times...
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MFG# 4632
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Looking to soften and expand the output of your studio light or flash? Shoot your light source through this 7' diffusion umbrella for large, glamorous lighting with a natural looking catchlight.

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16-rib fiberglass framework

Durable dual-wall shaft rods for extra support

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MFG# 304
Samy's Part# WESC304
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The 5-in-1 reflector kit is the fastest and most affordable way to achieve diffused or reflective light. Whether you are looking to soften harsh shadows that occur with natural sunlight or reflect light indoors from a studio light, this kit has every possible surface imaginable. The large 40"...
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MFG# 4723
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The Westcott 45° Deep Focus Reflector with Honeycomb Grids and Diffusion creates a controlled 45-degree light beam for long-range photography and video applications. It concentrates the light into a narrow 45-degree beam angle, rendering light with minimal fall-off and a defined edge. The included

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MFG# 2471
Samy's Part# S-050170
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The Westcott 40 Degree Fabric Grid for the 28 In. Apollo is made up of cells that control off-axis light in 4 directions while still maintaining the soft quality you want from a large light source. By focusing light through a grid, you eliminate both light spill and lens flare simultaneously for...
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MFG# 1988
Samy's Part# S-041227
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This double-laminated, reversible Westcott Scrim Jim Cine Silver/White Bounce Fabric (4 x 4 ft.) is for use with a 4' x 4' 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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MFG# 1906
Samy's Part# S-041183
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This high-quality, Westcott Scrim Jim Cine Full-Stop Diffuser Fabric (4 x 6 ft.) is for use with a 4’ x 6’ Scrim Jim Cine Frame. Heavy-duty touch fastener lines the Scrim Jim Cine Full-Stop Silk Diffuser Fabric, allowing for quick placement on the Scrim Jim Cine Frame. To soften and diffuse any...
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MFG# 1844
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This high-quality, Westcott Scrim Jim Cine 3/4-Stop Diffuser Fabric (4 x 6 ft.) is for use with a 4’ x 6’ Scrim Jim Cine Frame. Heavy-duty touch fastener lines the Scrim Jim Cine 3/4-Stop Silk Diffuser Fabric, allowing for quick placement on the Scrim Jim Cine Frame. To soften and diffuse any...
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MFG# PJFMMLENS36R
Samy's Part# S-078036
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The dedicated
36° Interchangeable Lens is compatible with the Nanlite PJ-FZ60 projector mount for Forza 60/60B monolights. The lens 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...
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MFG# 101126
Samy's Part# S-066605
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The Profoto
OCF II Grid and Gel Holder was designed with the specific purpose of allowing for quick and easy light shaping. It can be safely attached to any Profoto Off-Camera (OCF) flash with the durable Profoto rubber mount and secured with the strong metal clasp. Once attached, the magnetic...
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MFG# 100971
Samy's Part# S-029899
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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 the Profoto Shallow White Umbrella (Small, 33 In.) sticks out from the crowd since it is remarkably reliable and sturdy for its small...
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MFG# 100992
Samy's Part# S-029125
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The Profoto Umbrella Diffuser (Large) is a simple yet clever accessory that is pulled over the front of a white or silver umbrella to turn it into a large softbox, thereby creating a softer and more diffused light. Compatible with the Umbrella Deep White L and the Umbrella Deep Silver L. Reduces...
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MFG# 319653
Samy's Part# S-058697
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The Matthews Corner for 1.25 in. Round Frame Sections
is one of the components needed to create your own customized overhead frame for a scrim or flag. It connects two 1.25" round pipes at a 90° angle, with tightening hardware that provides a secure fit without the need for cumbersome tie straps....
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MFG# SL4000FG
Samy's Part# S-058415
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The Photek 36 in. SoftLighter Umbrella with Removable 8mm Shaft
 is built on a redesigned classic umbrella with a fiberglass frame and white reflective fabric that is free from contaminates that might add an unwanted color cast to your light output. The unique modifier includes a diffuser that...
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MFG# VPOLE
Samy's Part# S-067633
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The Savage V-Hold for Light Modifiers
is an articulated two-section arm that can unfold from a collapsed V-shaped 25.6" length to a fully-extended 94". The V-Hold has two 5/8" mounting options and can clamp onto round objects 1.6" in diameter.
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MFG# BDPTII30XEC
Samy's Part# S-071188
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The Nanlite Fabric Barndoors and Grid for PavoTube II 30X LED Pixel Tubes mounts via T12 diameter clips to minimize light spill and add directionality.

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Control Light Spill - Equip your PavoTube II 30X LED Pixel Tube with the adjustable fabric barn doors and modify it's beam angle from 180°...
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MFG# DL1352WS
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We've spent 15 years perfecting our Litedisc to ensure the best design possible-just one reason we sell more reflectors and diffusers than anyone else in the world.

Flat-guaranteed!-Our Litediscs are guaranteed to be flat to ensure a smooth, even reflection.

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MFG# 200834
Samy's Part# S-067250
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The LA Rag House 24 x 36 in. Single Scrim (Black) has Tig Welded 1/4″ Solid Rod Stainless Steel Frame with Radius Corners. Identifying Green Webbing on all 3 Sides.
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MFG# 169059
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The 90 deg. Flag and Cutter frames will make it possible to position the instrument over the top of the set wall or to use two or more units to create a box for better light control. With this new design, there are now three square corners as opposed to the older design providing just two. In...
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MFG# 4764
Samy's Part# S-071090
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Designed by Lindsay Adler, the Westcott Environmental Gobo Pack for Optical Spot by Lindsay Adler (10 Pack) pairs with the Westcott Optical Spot for projecting focusable images or patterns of light onto any surface or subject. These 2.6" (6.6cm) metal discs with pattern cutouts are ideal for c
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MFG# 149545
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Open End Frames are made of spring steel with a 3/8" pin and support which can be used to hang the Scrim from the C Stand handle when not in use. The two upright arms of the frame are slotted at the two open ends to retain the piano wire woven through the fabric to make up the fourth side of the...
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MFG# 0000655
Samy's Part# S-055553
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The SunBounce 6 x 6 ft. Sun-Scrim Translucent 2/3 Screen is a seamless screen with reinforced grommet holes around the edge. This version is a 2/3 stop diffuser.
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MFG# DL1542ZZ
Samy's Part# PHOTDL1542ZZ
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We've spent 15 years perfecting our Litedisc to ensure the best design possible-just one reason we sell more reflectors and diffusers than anyone else in the world.

Flat-guaranteed!-Our Litediscs are guaranteed to be flat to ensure a smooth, even reflection.

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MFG# APXF043A38
Samy's Part# S-080150
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The 
Spotlight Max 10-Piece Gobo Kit (Size A) allows lights outfitted with the Spotlight Max to project unique patterns onto backgrounds or walls. Included are a variety of ten A-size, 3.9" gobos with classic designs such as modern window, fire, scatter, church window, grille, ripple, lightning,...
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MFG# 1031
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This reflector kit contains two panels for ideal results. Use the diffuse panel to diffuse harsh light overhead. Fill in unwanted shadows with the second reflective panel. All skin tones are not the same, so your reflector should not be either. This complete kit offers every color reflector surfaces allowing you to choose...
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MFG# 1503
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This silver/white reflector provides a perfect combination. Provide punch to your images using the specular silver or reflect soft neutral light back onto your subject utilizing the white. No second guessing whether it will be big enough, this 52" size offers a generous surface area great for...
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MFG# 401307
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The Smith Victor 711BD 4-Leaf Barndoors for 710SG And 765UM is a fully rotating four leaf barndoor set for accurate light control when mounted to the 710-SG and 765UM lights.
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MFG# 401343
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A great all-purpose light control accessory for reflector light. The Barn doors mount on the rim of the reflector and roll to any position. Built-in dips take gels or filters for color effects, diffusion or color correction.
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MFG# C06B0655STK
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Scrim the Light! The light burns merciless at high noon. You know that the harsh shadows and strong contrast will be unflattering to the model. This forces you to postpone the shoot until light is less severe unless you are using California SunBounce.
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MFG# DL42MULTI
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The MultiDisc gives you five of the most popular reflectors used in photography industry today. The five reflective surfaces are contained in one easy-to-use zippered container. You will be able to choose from gold, soft gold, silver, white and translucent-all at your fingertips.
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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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