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MFG# OG001
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This replacement Opal Glass Diffuser disc mounts in any of the Mola Soft Reflectors, and softens the light output even more. It reduces the light output by 1/3 stop.
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The Profoto Frosted Glass Plate for D1 and B1 Monolights is a standard frosted glass plate for D1 Monolights and B1 Off-Camera flash. it creates an even diffused light. This glass plate is fixed with the help of 3 clips that are part of the D1.
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MFG# L20037805
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The rain cover is built to last and protect the ports of Orbiter permanently. Its design nestles up against the back of the Orbiter. The two lateral velcro straps ensure a permanent secure fit. The cable routing allows the use of all existing interfaces.

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MFG# 1914
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The Westcott Scrim Jim Cine 1/2-Stop Grid Cloth Diffuser Fabric (4 x 4 ft.) give you the ability to precisely soften any light source that you encounter. Designed with only the best diffusion fabrics available, Scrim Jim Cine diffusers are pure in color and will not alter the color temperature...
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MFG# 1908
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This high-quality, Westcott Scrim Jim Cine 1-1/4-Stop Diffuser 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 1-1/4 Silk Diffuser Fabric, allowing for quick placement on the Scrim Jim Cine Frame. To soften and diffuse any light...
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MFG# 1843
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This high-quality, Westcott Scrim Jim Cine 3/4-Stop Diffuser 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 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# 1831
Samy's Part# S-041169
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The Westcott Scrim Jim Cine 1/4-Stop Diffuser Fabric (4 x 4 ft.) give you the ability to precisely soften any light source that you encounter. Designed with only the best diffusion fabrics available, Scrim Jim Cine diffusers are pure in color and will not alter the color temperature of your light...
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MFG# EL26348
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The wide angle internal reflector within each Elinchrom light source smoothly illuminates the complete surface of all umbrellas. Contributing to this is the exceptional quality of our carefully selected fabrics. The Elinchrom 41 In. Umbrella Shallow (Silver) offers a more crispy light providing...
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Samy's Part# ARRI530110
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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 by keeping it away. The more leaves a barndoor set has, or the longer the leaves, the more precisely the beam of light can be controlled. Arri...
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MFG# 101048
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The Profoto OCF II Filter (Light Lavender) allows you to be super-creative with color on the move. Have fun with colors that range from Rose Pink, Jade and Yellow to Peacock Blue, and naturally balance flash with ambient light with CTO gels, Quarter CTB gels, and Half Plus Green. The magnetic
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MFG# 101047
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The Profoto OCF II Filter (Scarlet) allows you to be super-creative with color on the move. Have fun with colors that range from Rose Pink, Jade and Yellow to Peacock Blue, and naturally balance flash with ambient light with CTO gels, Quarter CTB gels, and Half Plus Green. The magnetic gels attach
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MFG# 101121
Samy's Part# S-066606
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The Profoto OCF II Grid (10°) reduces the light spread, control stray light, and add contrast and drama to an image. So no matter what location you find yourself in, you can control and focus the light where you want it, limit the light spillage on other areas of the image, create background e
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MFG# 4725
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Made to be a light modifier, the Westcott Barndoor Set for 70-Degree Wide Reflector
has a 4-leaf design that allows the user to swing one or more leaves into the light's beam to control its spread and allow selective lighting. The barndoors accept filters, and yellow, red, blue, and green gels,...
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MFG# BDPTII30CEC
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The Nanlite Fabric Barndoors and Grid for PavoTube II 30C LED Tube Light mounts with T12 diameter clips and minimizes light spill while adding directionality. Features openings on the rear that do not allow light to escape, but do let you insert mounts to rig the light on a stand, and see the
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MFG# 101038
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The Profoto OCF Color Correction Gel Pack includes 20 color gels in orange, blue and green for balancing flash light with sunlight, moonlight and fluorescent light respectively.
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MFG# DL1142WT
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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# DD6000C
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The Softlighter is an umbrella with a diffusion cover over its open end like a softbox. The Photek 60 in. Double Diffuser for Softlighter slips over the diffuser like a shower cap to provide double the diffusion.

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MFG# EL26358
Samy's Part# S-050914
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The wide angle internal reflector within each Elinchrom light source smoothly illuminates the complete surface of all umbrellas. Contributing to this is the exceptional quality of our carefully selected fabrics. The Elinchrom 33 In. Umbrella Shallow (White/Translucent) with its highly reflective...
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MFG# LP7777WT
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MFG# SB-84WBS
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The Photek Outer Shell for SunBuster 84 In. Umbrella (Black/Silver) is a replaceable black/silver Outer Shell for SunBuster 84" Umbrella to convert the umbrella from the white translucent cover to black/silver reflector. The outer black surface thwarts any possibility of light transmission or...
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MFG# 909375
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The Photogenic 60" Silver Eclipse umbrella is notable for its ability to eliminate the "ghost" image created by the exposed ribs of ordinary umbrellas. Silver reflective fabric covers the ribs and removes them from the primary light path. Includes a removable black fabric cover that fastens...
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MFG# SSNOOT
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The new Gary Fong Speed Snoot (collapsible) boasts the newly designed mounting system which allows photographers to securely attach and switch out modifiers in seconds. The Speed Snoot gives photographers maximum efficiency and directional control over strobe lighting when mounted off-camera,...
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MFG# 2022
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The Westcott Scrim Jim Cine Frame Tube (46 In.) is a complete modular system designed to bounce, block, diffuse, subtract, and shape light. This system's durable, lightweight frames are designed to configure in sizes from 1'x 1' up to 8' x 8'. Frame pieces vary in size from 10" tubes and upward,...
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MFG# 319550
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A wide variety of Corners, Connectors, Ears and Pins to use as replacement parts for Butterfly/Overhead frames or use them to make your own custom size frame.
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MFG# AKR1
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The Godox AK-R1 Accessory Kit is compatible with the Godox H200R,Godox AD200 Accessories. 
AK-R1 includes diffusion ball, color filters, honey comb, snoot. Optional magnetic accessories attach quickly and can be stacked on top of each other as needed.
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MFG# L20005253
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This is a nylon storage bag with handles and velcro closure for protecting as many as 4 13" wire scrims. It's for the Arri 5KW Fresnel, Arrisun 12 Plus, Arrisun 40/25 Par, Compact HMI 2500/4000 and 2K, 5K Studio Fresnel, or any other manufacturers 13" scrims.
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MFG# EL26762
Samy's Part# S-051834
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In addition to new umbrellas, Elinchrom has also introduced compatible diffusers and reflectors that add a second level of functionality for a fraction of the cost. The optional Elinchrom Translucent Diffuser for Deep Umbrella (49 In.) delivers the lighting effect of a direct or indirect softbox...
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MFG# 5131
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The Westcott White Fabric for Eyelighter Panel is a must-have accessory for every Eyelighter owner. The soft white surface of this reflective fabric offers a smoother and less specular bounced light compared to the Eyelighter's original silver fabric. The white Eyelighter fabric is easy to place...
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MFG# 2091
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This Westcott Scrim Jim Cine Swing Hinge Corner Frame Connector can be used to connect any four Scrim Jim Cine Frame Tubes, for building adjustable book lights and v-flats. Featuring a durable construction, this connector includes a built-in positive-locking button to ensure that Scrim Jim Cine...
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MFG# IP20
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The Lowel 4 Leaf Barndoor Set for the Pro and i-Lights consists of a Barndoor Frame with 4 expandable clip-on Leaves. The frame accepts swing-in accessories, and rotates 360°. Barndoors narrow the beam spread of a light fixture. They help create a 3-dimensional look to a lighting scheme by placing...
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MFG# UMRUT60
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Attentive to detail makes Photoflex umbrellas the best you can find. The frames, unlike any other umbrella frames, are painted to eliminate uncontrollable reflections. White Satin with removable black cover. This convertible umbrella is a great reflective umbrella, but it can also be used as a...
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MFG# DL1132WT
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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.

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MFG# APF0046A35
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The amaran Spotlight SE Iris is an all-metal 18-leaf iris insert that controls the beam size of the Spotlight SE. The Iris simply slots into a cutout located on the top of the SpotlightSE and its aperture is controlled via a lever. With 18 iris blades, the resulting aperture when closing and opening...
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MFG# 280R-12
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Lee's 280 Black Foil is used to reduce unwanted light spill or to control unwanted reflections. A versatile and useful tool to have in the studio. 12" x 50' roll.
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This is a nylon storage bag with handles and velcro closure for protecting as many as 4 9" wire scrims. It's for the Arri 2000, Compact HMI 1200 and 1000W Studio Fresnel, or any other manufacturers 9" wire scrims.
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MFG# L2794900
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Creates special effects with the addition of filters. They slide into the lamphead accessory holders. Change background colors or the over all mood of the scene. Just add this filter frame and all the filters you want.
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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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