The Softlighter is an umbrella with a diffusion cover over its open end like a softbox. This 46"Photek Double Diffuser for 46" Softlighterfrom Photek Double Diffuser for 46" Softlighterslips over the diffuser like a shower cap to provide double the diffusion.

Increases Diffusion on Softlighter

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. The main shaft at the umbrella 7mm? Included is a removable shaft 8mm?

A: The part of the shaft closest to the umbrella is 8mm. The other half can be 8mm or 7mm, as they give you both sizes that screw on/off. The ridiculous thing is that you can only put a head which needs 7mm half way up the shaft until you hit the 8mm section. In many cases not even close enough to go inside the diffusion panel. SO, if you need an 8mm shaft, this is a beautiful umbrella. If you need a 7mm shaft, I would not recommend this at all, particularly for the price. Photo really dropped the ball on this BS design. They should just have one version that is natively 7mm all the way up and one that is 8mm. What a dumb mistake.

Q: 2. will this fit a 46 Photek Goodlighter II umbrella?

A: It probably will. I have an original 46 goodlighter. I imagine it fits the newer models as well. You could always call Photek. They will answer any questions you have. I only used mine a couple of times.

Q: 3. will this work with a speedlight?

A: While this umbrella can work with a speed light, there is an alternate diffuser such as the Photek Hot Shoe Diffuser Kit w/o Umbrella (46") B&H # PHHSD5000, which has a shallower opening. https://bhpho.to/2LdXa7X

Q: 4. Hi, I have the Good AD600BM. Is this compatible or do I need the 7mm shaft? Or do I need a special adapter? Thanks so much for any help.

A: If you meant Godox AD 600, then I'd say it probably will be fine. I don't own one of those. The shaft is interchangeable. If you're worried that it's too thick, buy the thinner one. The umbrella is fantastic, and makes beautifully soft images

Q: 5. 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: 6. Could this be used with LED lights like the Godox UL150? I'm concerned about the front diffuser potentially catching fire.

A: The manufacturer says not for use with lights over 250w so a VL150 would be ok.

Q: 7. 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: 8. 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: 9. I have a Godox AD600 strobe. Do I need a certain reflector to use with this modifier?

A: You do not need a certain reflector. You will get good results from the AD600 if you use it barebulb.

Q: 10. Is the diffuser attaches to the umbrella with velcro? I think I saw that in a youtube video, but I don't see any velcro on the outside of the umbrella on the product photos. So is there something to hold the diffuser, or only the corners of the umbrella holds the diffuser on it?

A: The diffusion is held in place by the grommets and the umbrella ribs.