The Softlighter is an umbrella with a diffusion cover over its open end like a softbox. This 60"Photek Double Diffuser for Softlighter 60"from Photek Double Diffuser for Softlighter 60"slips over the diffuser like a shower cap to provide double the diffusion.

Increases Diffusion on Softlighter

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I want to emulate a huge soft window light. Is one 600ex-rt sufficient to power this 60 version or do I need multiple speedlites? If so, any recommended tri brackets? Thx!

A: I use one 430EX and it works great.

Q: 2. how does the 8mm shaft remove?

A: The shaft unscrews after the umbrella is properly installed on the moonlight. This allows the unit to get as close to the subject as possible. This product is not intended for use with hot lights or modeling lights over 250 watts If your using a shoe mount flash You can see a demo of the installation on youtube ( https://youtube.be/KNAIaSWyPV4?t=1}

Q: 3. for Profoto pro-heads do I need 7 or 8mm?

A: This umbrella can work on Profoto Pro Series flash heads.

Q: 4. Does it fit on elinchrom dlight?

A: The Photek SoftLighter Umbrella with Removable 7mm and 8mm Shafts (60"), BH # PHSL6000FGS with the 7mm shaft installed would be better suited for the umbrella slot on the Elinchrom DLite series monolights.

Q: 5. will this work with prophoto B2 head?

A: Yes.

Q: 6. 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: 7. How come this umbrella has 8mm and 7mm shafts while another Photek at the same size only has the 8mm shaft? I understand the shaft can be removed after the umbrella is set-up, but just don't understand why there are 2 sizes?

A: Some flash like Elinchrom require the smaller 7mm. 8mm is standard.

Q: 8. What is the open width of this umbrella? I want to use it above the subject; and have limited ceiling space.

A: The open width of the Photek SoftLighter Umbrella with Removable 8mm Shaft (60") is 60" which is measured over the arch, not across the face of the front diffuser surface.

Q: 9. Which diffuser set up is needed to use the Softlighter with a Godox AD200?

A: The softlighter comes with a diffusion panel. The AD200 has an umbrella shaft receiver as part of its stand mount. No 'diffusion set up' needed.

Q: 10. How do you put this on a Photoflex StarFlash 300?

A: The Photek Softlighter would insert into the umbrella slot just above the stand mount of the Photoflex StarFlash 300 and the included sock would fit over the reflector.