Rosco 3' Fluorescent Tube Guard & Diffuserare a very reliable and cost-effective system for easy control of tough lighting scenarios- especially under fluorescents. In addition to the financial benefits of the sleeves, they protect against the potential disaster of glass shattering by containing the lamp within the end caps.

Rosco sleeves are constructed of a solid polycarbonate tube within which is held the specific filter. The choice of filters and combination of filters is endless - there are complete Roscolux, Cinegel or E-Colour color filter lines - something for every venue, every photographer, every cinematographer.

For T12 Lamps    Over 300 Colors Available    UL94HB Rated Polycarbonate    End Caps Protect From Shattered Glass    Easily Trimmed with Scissors

Available in sizes for T12, T8 and T5 fluorescent lamps

The T8 and T5 sizes contain a UV filter that minimizes fading

All standard sizes (2, 4, 5, and 8') are easily trimmed to accommodate any size lamp

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can someone tell me the nature of the fabric used in this diffuser. Is it cotton or a synthetic ? Is it something that will rip very easily?

A: The following is a synthetic translucent light modifier that fits over the Parabolic Umbrella and converts it to a large softbox with just a 1/2 stop loss of output.

Q: 2. Can this be used on the Elinchrome 8.25" standard reflector?

A: No, the Impact 7" Diffuser Sock does not fit onto the Elinchrome 8.25" standard reflector.

Q: 3. I have an Einstein E640 with 8.5 reflector. Will my reflector fit this diffuser with a Profoto 51 Deep umbrella attached? Thanks.

A: My Einstein E640 works just fine using the Profoto Deep 51 umbrella together with my Profoto umbrella L diffusor - 1.5 . It has enough room easily slid over the Einstein 8.5 reflector and it can be cinched up with the diffusers pull cord.

Q: 4. What's the diameter, in inches?

A: Hi there - it's 41 . It works with this kind of umbrella:

Q: 5. Will the 7" Diffuser sock fit the RFT-13 or the RFT-19 reflector?

A: Yes, Impact's 7" Diffuser Sock does fit on the Godox RFT-19 Reflector (7").

Q: 6. Will this item work with hot lights?

A: Depends on the 'hot' aspect of the light. If you are talking about LEDs or flourescent lights, yes. If you are talking about incandescent or halogen I would not recommend this.

Q: 7. Can you use this on a continuous led light or is just made for strobe lights?

A: This sock can be used on LED and fluorescent continuous lights as well as strobes.

Q: 8. this diffuser works with this Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43 ) ?a href= http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/665617-REG/Impact_EX100_Ultimate_Creative_Portrait.html target= _blank http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/665617-REG/Impact_EX100_Ultimate_Creative_Portrait.html/a

A: No. This diffuser is specifically designed for a 7' (84 ) umbrella and it works great for that.

Q: 9. Is it possible to put 2 or even 3 of these on my umbrella at the same time?

A: Each diffuser would cut about one stop of light. You might be able to add a few, but you would have to be careful not to over load the umbrella frame.

Q: 10. This appears to be the same as my .5 diffuser but is advertised as 1.5. Test with a light meter yields the same measurement?

A: Measurements with the latest Sekonic 858U with a 1% spot reading are showing us a light loss of 1.5 stops in the superstore.