B&H has put together this Off-Camera Flash Accessory Kit for photographers who want to maximize the capabilities of a pair of shoe-mount flashes. The kit includes two white translucent 32" umbrellas and umbrella brackets, and two 8' air-cushioned light stands.
32" White Umbrella
The Impact white umbrella broadens and diffuses the harsh light of the flash. It can be used in classic bounce mode or in "shoot through" mode by pumping the light through the umbrella with its convex side facing the subject.
Umbrella Bracket
The umbrella bracket will fit on almost any light stand. It includes two removable, reversible studs to adapt to light stands with top studs smaller than the standard 5/8". This bracket tilts and swivels to make aiming the light or flash easy. It also includes a cold shoe mount, which will accept virtually any shoe-mount flash unit (except Minolta/Sony).
Light Stand
This aluminum 8' Impact Air-Cushioned Light Stand is 4-section light support with sure-twist section locks. If you forget to tighten any section with your light mounted, the light slowly descends, thanks to the air-cushioned action. This useful feature saves equipment and fingers from harm.
This White Satin Umbrella from Impact measures 32" in diameter and is made of a white satin fabric to soften, broaden, and diminish the light output of a flash, LED, or fluorescent light source. It will provide softer contrast and reduce the light output more than an umbrella with a silver lining. It may be used as a reflective umbrella for portrait and wedding photography because it delivers a soft, indirect light with a wide throw that envelops your subject and decreases contrast. When used as a shoot-through umbrella, it broadens and softens the light from a light source and minimizes shadows. It has a standard size 8mm umbrella shaft that is compatible with most umbrella mounts.
This 32" umbrella is useful for lighting one or two people for a head-and-shoulders portrait.
The Impact Shoe Mount Umbrella Bracket is a versatile bracket that will fit on almost any light stand. It includes two removable, reversible studs to adapt to light stands with top studs smaller than the standard 5/8". This bracket tilts and swivels to make aiming the light or flash easy. It also includes a cold shoe mount, which will accept virtually any shoe-mounted flash unit excluding the Nikon SB-900 and SB-910, as well as the Canon 600EX-RT.
This aluminum Impact Air-Cushioned Light Stand rises to a height of 8' and folds down to 29.6". The stand has sure-twist section locks and 4 sections and will support up to 8 lb.
If you forget to tighten any section with your light mounted, the light slowly descends, thanks to the air-cushioned action. This useful feature saves equipment and fingers from harm during busy photo sessions.