Rosco #46 Magenta Fluorescent T12 Sleeve 48"are an efficient and comparably inexpensive way to control fluorescent lighting - the most difficult lighting to shoot under. In addition to color temperature control, sleeves give you the freedom to create many interesting colors and effects. Another major advantage of sleeves is that they help protect against potential lamp breakage by minimizing the dangers of shattered glass.

These polycarbonate tubes feature the specific color effect inserted inside the tube. These filters are available in many colors and sizes.

Polycarbonate Tube    More Than 300 Colors Available    Controls Color of Fluorescent Lighting

Includes two End Caps - Maintains lamp position and guards against shattered glass

T8 and T5 include a UV filter which allows less than 10% transmission below 390 nanometers. This prevents premature color fading and protection from harmful UV rays

Standard lengths for 2', 4', 5' and 8' lamps

Can easily be cut to custom lengths with scissors

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this holder hold a Pavotube Barndoor and grid accessory?

A: Yes. There are openings in the barndoor/grid to allow it.

Q: 2. Is the Photek 60" Double Diffuser compatible with other brands 60" umbrellas? Is it compatible with Photogenic 60" umbrella ?

A: The Photek Double Diffuser for Softlighter (60") does not work with third party umbrellas. It is only made for the Photeck Softlighter (60").

Q: 3. Why did they put such an ugly wheel on it?

A: Ugly wheels have feelings too.

Q: 4. will this fit Cartoni Focus 12 Red Lock System (100mm Ball)?

A: Yes, this should work well for this tripod.

Q: 5. Will this case hold 1 Matthews Medium-Duty Maxi Stand (Black, 9.4' ) and 2 Matthews Medium Duty Stands? I've got them arranged together on the floor and I'm worried about the interior width. Eight inches seems like it might be a hair too narrow.

A: You should be able to fit 1x Matthews Medium-Duty Maxi Kit Stand (Black, 9.4' ) and 2x Matthews Medium Duty Kit Stand with Brake - Black, 7.7' in the PortaBrace TLQ-39XT Quick Tripod/Light Case (Signature Blue). It will be tight, but it is doable.

Q: 6. Will these hold astera titans?

A: Yes. As well as other popular tube lights on the market.

Q: 7. If I want double diffusion on my Softlighter, is this item just another single level of diffusion that then doubles when placed over the original one or is this one actually double and I would really only need to use this one if I want double diffusion?

A: With the Softlighter you place the Light facing backwards that's already one level of diffusion.

Q: 8. Why not use the sock version, will it not work with speed light? Also, hot shoe ? Shouldn't it be cold shoe ?

A: The standard Photek SoftLighter Umbrella with Removable 8mm Shaft (46 ), B&H # PHSL5000FG (with the sock as you describe it), is designed for use with monolight fixtures, not hot shoe speedlights. The sock as you state is centered around the umbrella shaft, and as most all monolights and/or studio strobes typically have built-in umbrella shafts and are designed to rest close to the center umbrella shaft, the sock is designed to wrap around the monolight or studio strobe and can then be sealed with Velcro to prevent light from escaping.Hot shoe flashes are not designed to fit onto light stands; as their name indicates, they are designed to connect to the hot shoe on the top of your camera. As such, to use a hot shoe flash on a light stand, a stand adapter or an umbrella adapter is required. By design, the umbrella shaft receptacle is below the head of the hot shoe flash, which is much taller and has the head of the hot shoe speedlight anywhere from 6-9 inches above the center umbrella shaft. There is no way the standard Softlighter diffuser cover would work with a hot shoe speedlight flash. The Softlight Hot Shoe Diffuser kit has a long vertical slit with Velcro that allows the taller hot shoe flash and umbrella adapter to all sit inside the umbrella and to then be sealed for usage.The item is called the Photek Softlighter Hot Shoe Diffuser Kit as it is designed for hot shoe flashes. The name of the kit is not in reference to the shoe mount adapter on which the flash connects (which would be a cold shoe); it is in reference to the flash type for which it is designed.

Q: 9. Will a GT4553S with an attached Swarovski Professional Tripod Head fit this bag? Thanks

A: Yes, the TLQB-35 can accommodate the Gitzo GT4553S with the Swarovski Professional Tripod Head.

Q: 10. -Will this Tripod case (MFR # TLQ-39XT) hold, Gitzo-Series 3 6X Systematic Carbon Fiber Tripod (X-Long) MFR # GT3542XLS with a Wimberley WH-200Gimbal Tripod Head II with quick release base MFR # WH-200 attached ?

A: Hi Glenn,I've bought this bag last October; though I'm not using the same tripod and head you're talking about; looking at the spec of them, yes, I'm pretty sure you could fit the gear you're looking for easily, with the head attach to your tripod. It is a really nice bag, well made and ready for action ! Hope this might help your choice !Didier