2011 Westcott Lighting Solutions Catalog by Erik Valind

LIGHTING SOLUTIONS

PRO • CREATIVE • ENTHUSIAST SINCE 1899

cutting-edge

gear ACCESSORIES

PRO LIGHTING GEAR

EDUCATIONAL KITS

Constant Lighting

LIGHT MODIFIERS (cont.)

New Spiderlite® TD6 & TD5

Speedlite Kits

Spiderlite ® TD3

Magic Slipper

Spiderlite ®

New Parabolic Umbrellas

5-in-1 Reflector Kit

Lamps and Cases

Umbrellas

Home Studio Lighting Kit

Comparison Chart

uLite Constant Lighting Kits

STROBE Lighting

pb500 Constant Lighting Kits

Strobelite™ Kits

Lighting Kit Accessories

Light Modifiers

Strobelite™ Plus

Reflectors

Green Screen Software Kit

Strobelite™ Plus Accessories

Speciality Reflectors & Kits

Green Screen Lighting Kits

Fast Flags

Scrim Jim®

New Wrinkle-Resistant Backgrounds

Muslin Backgrounds

LIGHT MODIFIERS

REFLECTORS & SCRIMS

INTRODUCING

BACKGROUNDS & ACCESSORIES

Softboxes

New Modern Vintage

Shallow Softboxes

Muslin & Solids

Asymmetrical Stripbank™

Chroma-Key

Stripbank™

Background Accessories

Octabank™

Light Stands

Booms and Brackets

Adapter Rings

Halo™ and Apollo™

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BECONNECTED BROWSE & COMPARE fjwestcott.com

Over 112 years of

innovation

ACTIVE community WITH

EDUCATION

continuous

inspiration

photobasics.net

All-NEW

rentscenics.com

Look throughout the catalog for lighting tips, schematics, inspiration and more.

EDUCATION & INSPIRATION fjwestcott.com/blog WESTCOTT LIGHTING FJWESTCOTT

10 NETWORK & CONNECT

Fashion & Portrait

12 strobist & outdoor

14 WEDDING & Seniors

WESTCOTT WESTCOTTCO 16

TOP-NOTCH SERVICE

digital & creatives

info@fjwestcott.com (USA) international@fjwestcott.com 800.886.1689 (USA) 419.243.7311 (International) 1447 N. summit st. toledo, oh 43604 P.O. Box 1596 Toledo, OH 43603 REverse side photos From Left: ©Eric Eggly, ©Joao Carlos, ©Dawnn Wiesinger

WESTCOTT TOP PRO TOUR SHOOTOUT WITH CLAY BLACKMORE

22 Commercial & Product

18 children & Babies

24 sports & action

20 EDITORIAL & video

26 enthusiasts & students

112INNOVATION YEARS OF

1938

1947

1965

1971

1921

1944

1976

1985

PHOTO UMBRELLAS

1959

1967

Golf umbrellas are first designed by the grandfather of Westcott’s current president and golf legend Byron Nelson.

1969

1987

Illuminator® Reflectors and unique Illuminator Arm are released.

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1989

1993

HALO ™ & APOLLO ™

1982

1986

1988

Westcott begins Rent Scenic Backgrounds with over 100 backgrounds.

Westcott begins producing softboxes.

Westcott introduces Spiderlite® TD6 and 7' Parabolic Umbrellas.

1995

MODIFIERS

1991

1996

1999

BACKGROUNDS

1997

1994

2005

2007

SPIDERLITE ®

2002

2011

2008

PHOTO BASICS

2006

COMPLETE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS

2009

2010

At 15-years-old, current F.J. Westcott President Tom Waltz brings his idea of photographic umbrellas to life.

The Apollo™ is patented.

The Spiderlite® is patented, beginning an industrychanging movement into constant lighting.

Golf Legend Byron Nelson

FASHION UMBRELLAS

1885

Tom Waltz patents the Halo™, the industry’s first photographic light modifier based on an umbrella frame.

All-fiberglass umbrella frames are invented, setting an industry-wide standard.

Fashion umbrellas with detachable handles are patented.

1899

GROWING

An interesting fact, the evolution of the F.J. Westcott Company has all taken place under the same roof. Umbrellas made in the early 1900s were produced on the same hardwood floors that we innovate and ship gear today.

Scrim Jim® goes to market.

Collapsible backgrounds are introduced.

Sheet backgrounds are released.

Westcott Vice President Kelly Mondora brings her vision of Photo Basics, education-based lighting solutions, to life.

Modern Vintage Background Collection is released.

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yOur lighting COMMUNITY

Shootouts in Westcott’s New

Westcott’s inspirational community is built by you, for you. Interact with photographers around the globe, share your creations, get hands-on with the latest gear at exclusive shootouts and more. • • • • •

Live Lighting Center Westcott recently introduced a Live Lighting Center at Photoshop World in Las Vegas that offers hands-on shooting with professional models and the latest Westcott gear. This instant hit has become a staple at every convention. Discuss lighting and posing with a Top Pro on site, then enter your shots into one of Westcott’s contests for a chance to win free gear or even showcased in the next catalog!

Inspirational Image Galleries Hands-on shootout events Forums and blogs Ask the Expert Have your work critiqued and more

Learn, network and share

LAS VEGAS — Attendees at the 2010 Photoshop World Vegas participated in the first Westcott Photo Shootout with 12 complete studio sets and professional models. A contest was held that awarded over $5,000 in total prizes and images showcased in Westcott materials. Over 700 entries were judged by a panel of Westcott Top Pro Photographers. Congratulations to winners Regina Pagles (Catwoman, 1st), Corey Ransberg (Marionette, 2nd) and Laura McClure (Queen of Hearts, 3rd).

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As a member of our community, you get an all-access pass to all of our contest details awarding not only great prizes, but a chance to have your work and talent recognized within our industry. Talk with an expert, have your work critiqued and connect with fellow photographers around the world. Renowned Makeup Artist Candace Corey and Top Pro Eric Eggly prepare scenes for the hands-on shootout.

LAS VEGAS — 2011 WPPI Shootout outdoor lighting tips and contest winning image (top) by Erich Fuss.

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PHOTOGRAPHERS IN THIS ISSUE ARIAS, ZACK

dailey, courtney

gray, zach and jody

sammon, rick

ZARIAS.com

courtneydailey.com

grayphotograph.com

ricksammon.com

attic fire

davis, bob

green, michael

schmelzer, jim

atticfirearchitecture.com

bobanddawndavis.com

mjgphoto.net

elitefoto.com

bernal, maria

Deloache, george

JACOBSON, TOMER

stableford, tyler

mariabernalphotography.com

georgedeloache.com

thetomer.com

tylerstableford.com

blackmore, clay

dorn, bruce

kelby, scott

THOMPSON, MICHAEL

clayblackmore.com

idcphotovideo.com

scottkelby.com

SLINKYGENIUS.com

carlos, joao

eggly, eric

manning, erin

valind, erik

joaocarlosphoto.com

ericegglyphotography.com

erinmanning.com

erikvalind.com

concepcion, rafael

evans, rod

parker j. pFister

white, terry

aboutrc.com/blog

evansportraits.com

parkerjphoto.com

terrywhitephotography.com

connor, patrick

GALE, DON

puc, sandy

wiesinger, dawnn

patrickconnor.net

photographybydon.com

sandypuc.com

thepicketfencephotos.com

cross, dave

garas, bob

rodriguez, hernan

wrIGHT, JOEY

dcross.com

bobgarasimages.com

hernanphotography.com

joeywrightphotography.com

11, 45

59, 81, 90

23, 59

11, 43, 44, 46, 47

2, 40

1, 10, 20, 25, 60, 61

27, 88

48, 56, 57

1, 17, 23, 25, 45, 49, 50, 63, 64

15, 19, 39

A BIG

Thank YOU 8

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The images in this catalog were provided by some of the industry’s top professionals. We are truly honored and proud to see the results that Westcott gear can provide. —The Westcott Team

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16, 17, 51, 67, 98

26, 74, 76, 77

19, 32

23, 66, 67, 70

54, 55

14, 37

13, 52, 65

11, 15, 31, 34, 35

1, 18, 19, 35

Are YOU a PRO?

MORE FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHERS IBSEN, KEITH 62, 80 JACOBY, BRANDON 27 LIGHTENUPANDSHOOT 55

MATTHEWS, BRAD PRICE, MICHAEL VAN ALLEN, PAUL

58 21, 35 22, 53

Show us what you’ve got! Sign up for a chance to be a Top Pro on FJWESTCOTT.com

FROM LEFT, ROW 1: ©joao carlos, ©MICHAEL GREEN, ©Hernan Rodriguez, ©Scott Kelby, ©Dawnn Wiesinger; Row 2: ©bob garas, ©courtney dailey, ©george deloache, ©Bruce dorn, ©EriK Valind Row 3: ©Rick Sammon, ©Joey Wright, ©JOAO CARLOS, ©Eric Eggly, ©Rafael concepcion

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PORTRAIT & FASHION

The Beauty is in the light. PORTRAIT FASHION

JOAO CARLOS

HassELblad Master & WEstcott top pro “This Editorial was shot in New York for W25 Magazine. I used a variety of Westcott gear to create my images including two 18"x42" Bruce Dorn Select Asymmetrical Stripbanks. One strip was placed to light the background, while the other was placed above the model and used as a hairlight. Just below the hairlight I placed a Westcott Triflector to catch all fall off light and highlight the model’s accessories.”

©TERRY WHITE

Asymmetrical Stripbank™ pg. 48 45" Halo™ pg. 53 Triflector

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©JOao Carlos

TERRY WHITE Spiderlite® TD5 pg. 30 50-watt Daylight Fluorescents pg. 40 12" x 36" Stripbank™ pg. 49 36" x 48" Softbox pg. 46 10' Light Stands pg. 71

©GEORGE DELOACHE

GEORGE DELOACHE Strobelite™ Plus pg. 42 24" x 32" Strobelite™ Softbox pg. 84 Strobelite™ Grid pg. 45 10' Light Stands pg. 71

©cOURTNEY DAILEY

COURTNEY DAILEY Strobelite™ Plus pg. 42 Octabank™ pg. 50 10' Light Stand pg. 71

STROBIST & OUTDOOR

Minimal Gear

Maximum Results by

TOMER JACOBSON

WEstcott top pro

“It’s a well known fact that the bigger the light source you are using while shooting the softer the light it produces. It’s also known that the closer this light source is in relation to your subject the bigger it gets in relation to your subject. That means that in many cases you can use a relatively small light source and make it “bigger” by moving it closer to the model.

50" Apollo™ pg. 53

The Westcott 50" Apollo is the perfect modifier for this purpose. As you can see in this setup shot, its huge dimension enables you to place it outside of the frame without compromising the quality of light in your photo.

ERIK VALIND

Notice that even though Max is holding the Apollo a few meters from Marie, it still looks big in relation to the model.”

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ERIK VALIND ©Tomer jacobson

©DON GALE

©ERIK VALIND

Nothing is wrong with that, apart from the fact that sometimes this may limit your creativity when you want to take a wide shot and don’t want to include the light in the picture. This was the case when I shot Marie Melnikova against the sunset. In a situation like this, you want to use a light source big enough that you can place it far from your subject, capture the sunset and the horizon and still produce a soft and flattering light.

Asymmetrical Stripbanks pg. 48 10' Light Stands pg. 71

50" Apollo™ pg. 53 Large Scrim Jim® with Full-stop Diffusion Fabric pg. 65 10' Light Stand pg. 71

In MEMORY OF

DON GALE ONE OF THE GREATEST PHOTOGRAPHERS

20" 6-in-1 Reflector Kit pg. 62 13

weddinG & Seniors

Capture every detail by

JIM SCHMELZER

WEstcott top pro

ZACH & jody gray Strobelite™ Plus pg. 42 24" x 32" Softbox pg. 46 10' Light Stand pg. 71 ©jim schmelzer

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©ROD EVANS

©TERRY WHITE

©ZACH & jody gray

16" x 22" Softbox pg. 46 36" x 48" Softbox pg. 46 Spiderlite TD5 pg. 30 150-watt Tungsten Lamps pg. 40

“The challenge for any wedding dress is to get detail! I chose to use a small 16" x 22" softbox with a barn door to feather the light off her arm for the main light. I used one more below it to add some highlights to the front of the dress and to block it off. I placed a chair in front of the light to perform as a pattern gobo. Then, I used a 36" x 48" softbox to my left for fill. What I like about the Spiderlite® TD5 and TD6 is that I can change the lamps to tungsten to match the lights behind this bride.”

TERRY WHITE Spiderlite® TD5 pg. 30 50-watt Daylight Fluorescents pg. 40 36" x 48" Softbox pg. 46 10' Light Stand pg. 71

ROD EVANS 24" x 32" Softboxes pg. 46 12" x 36" Stripbank pg. 49 12" x 36" Egg Crate Grid pg. 49 10' Light Stands pg. 71

DIGITAL & CREATIVES

Learn HOW to

Break

Rules

©MICHAEL GREEN

Spiderlite® TD5 pg. 30 Daylight Fluorescents pg. 40 12" x 36" Stripbank™ pg. 49 36" x 48" Softbox pg. 46 54" x 72" Shallow Softbox pg. 47 10' Light Stands pg. 71 16

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MICHAEL GREEN WEstcott top pro

“I am very honored that Westcott found and saw something in me, my work, and my way of thinking, that offered me the platform to reach out, teach, and inspire others through seminars and workshops on a higher level than what would have been possible on my own. I believe it is inspiration that fuels our work with passion and meaning. And it is inspiration that helps us find our own flavor of individuality.”

©MICHAEL GREEN

MICHAEL GREEN Spiderlite® TD5 pg. 30 50-watt Daylight Fluorescents pg. 40 12" x 36” Stripbank™ pg. 49 36" x 48" Softbox pg. 46 54" x 72" Shallow Softbox pg. 47 10' Light Stands pg. 71

©ERIC EGGLY

ERIC EGGLY Octabank™ pg. 50 Stripbank™ pg. 49

MICHAEL GREEN Strobelite™ Plus pg. 42 Octabank™ pg. 50 45" Halo™ pg. 53 54" x 72" Shallow Softbox pg. 47 10' Light Stands pg. 71 17

©DAWNN Wiesinger

CHILDREN & BABIES

Precious moments captured naturally

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DAWNN WIESINGER WEstcott top pro

“My studio is full of very strong natural light which is lovely to work with, but can present some challenges photographing babies. That’s why I rely on Westcott’s Spiderlite® TD5. It provides the perfect fill light. It evens out harsh light seamlessly. Its continuous warm light compliments the white balance of my sunny studio. It’s so easy to use. I never work without it!”

SANDY PUC Spiderlite® TD5 pg. 30 50-watt Fluorescents pg. 40 24" x 32" Softbox pg. 46

©ROD EVANS

©DAWNN WIESINGER

©SANDY PUC

Spiderlite® TD5 pg. 30 Daylight Fluorescents pg. 40 24" x 32" Softbox pg. 49 10' Light Stands pg. 71

DAWNN WIESINGER Strobelite™ Plus pg. 42 24" x 32" Softbox pg. 46

ROD EVANS Spiderlite TD5 with Tungsten pg. 30 Spiderlite TD3 with Tungsten pg. 34 24" x 32" Softbox pg. 46 12" x 36" Stripbank with Egg Crate pg. 49 19

©joao carlos

EDITORIAL & VIDEO

When Excellence is Expected by

JOAO CARLOS

HassELblad Master & WEstcott top pro

6-in-1 Reflector Kit pg. 62

“These images are from an ad campaign for a Toronto-based fashion design firm, Jessica Rose Design, and her label, “A Resurrection of Romance.“ Her style is classic yet modern. She wanted an old European look to the images, so I shot them in black-and-white in Downtown Historic Toronto. My set was simple—available sunlight with a 6-in-1 Reflector by Westcott®. All images were shot on a Hasselblad H4D lens of choice HC 2.8 \ 80 mm.”

“I own a combination of over 20 Spiderlite® heads, including TD3s and TD5s with sofboxes and grids in every size available. They have become a basic staple in my lighting package and, dare I say, my on-set lighting security blanket. Not only do I still use them to shine that beautiful, soft light on an actress’s closeup, but now I use them in every aspect of my lighting. My electrical crews have warmly received the Spiderlite across the U.S. and Canada. The crews know the Westcott® name from still photography and are pleasantly surprised by their capabilities and quickly embrace their benefits in the ‘motion’ picture realm.”

Spiderlite TD5s in Stripbanks with Egg Crate Grids used to light the NBC TV Series “Community”.

— Michael Price

MICHAEL PRICE Spiderlite TD5 with 50-watt Fluorescents pg. 30 Spiderlite TD3 with 30-watt Fluorescents pg. 36 Spiderlite with 1000-watt Tungsten pg. 38 12" x 36" Stripbank™ pg. 49 12" x 36" Egg Crate Grid pg. 49 20

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Spiderlite TD5s in Stripbanks with Egg Crate Grids used to light a skit during a recent prestigious motion picture awards show.

“Happy Endings” and “Community” courtesy OF Sony Pictures Television

IMAGES ©Paul van allen

commercial & product

Hit the

sweet shot every time

©ATTIC FIRE

PAUL VAN Allen

©ERIC EGGLY

• Enhance and spread the light coming from our flashes • Portable enough to take anywhere • Durable enough to survive a life on the road

©HERNAN RODRIGUEZ

“The Westcott® Mini Apollo is one of my favorite tools for my workshops. It hits every one of these needs:

And does it very well.

Mini Apollo™ pg. 53

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When I am not traveling, my 50" Apollo™ gets tons of use. I toss an SB-800 or SB-900 inside one of those boxes and the light nearly sings! The way the light can be shaped to bathe and caress my subjects is amazing. In well over a decade of heavy use, my big Westcott has never let me down.”

ERIC EGGLY Strobelite Plus pg. 42 Strobelite 24" x 32" Softbox pg. 84 Scrim Jim® with 1-1/4 Stop Diffusion Fabric pg. 64 42" Silver/White Reflector pg. 61 10' Light Stand pg. 71

ATTIC FIRE 60" Optical White Satin Umbrellas pg. 59 32" Optical White Satin Umbrellas pg. 59

HERNAN RODRIGUEZ Scrim Jim® with 1-1/4 Stop Diffusion Fabric pg. 64 42" Silver/White Reflectors pg. 61 Strobelite Plus pg. 42

“Though the end result for this beautiful championship ring might seem very elaborate, it was actually quite simple. The background was a multi-colored irridescent fabric. Two Westcott® 1-1/4-Stop Scrim Jim® Diffusers were used on each side and behind the ring placed on a box. One Strobelite™ Plus was place behind each panel to create depth and shadows without blowing out the details of the ring. The added highlights and detail was by bringing in two Westcott Silver Reflectors opposite each side of each Strobelite Plus. Angle of incidence equals angle of reflection.” —Hernan Rodriguez

SPORTS & ACTION

“The Octabanks create a soft, beautiful spread with subtle edges, similar to the finest afternoon light—I keep coming back to them to

enliven catalog shoots, sports action, portraits and more.”

— TYLER STABLEFORD

Westcott Top Pro

©ERIC EGGLY

©JOAO CARLOS ©JOAO CARLOS

7’ Octabank™ pg. 50

JOAO CARLOS

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©Tyler Stableford

Medium 42" x 72" Scrim Jim® with Silver Reflective Fabric pg. 64

JOAO CARLOS Medium 42" x 72" Scrim Jim® with Silver Reflective Fabric pg. 64

ERIC EGGLY Stripbank™ pg. 49 25

®DAVE CROSS

enthusiasts & students by

ERIN MANNING

PRO PHOTOGRAPHER, TEACHER & TV PERSONALITY

Learn Create Capture

®Patrick Connor

DAVE CROSS

Home Studio Lighting Kit pg. 76 40" 5-in-1 Reflector Kit pg. 74 26

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®BRANDON JACOBY

“Gianina is one of my favorite kids and she’s also a great model, so when she needed a new portrait for her Facebook page I offered to take the shot. It was easy to set up a place to shoot in my small living room because the Home Studio lights are daylight balanced fluorescent bulbs that are cool to the touch. I could place them close to her without worrying about any discomfort. We decided to create a colorful scene with a pink backdrop, a red blouse, and purple flowers. I hung the fabric behind Gianina to cover up the fireplace, positioned her on the floor, set up my Home Studio lights, and experimented with adding a reflector to eliminate shadows under her eyes. The result was a striking, colorful headshot that portrays her personality.”

®ERIN MANNING

Spiderlite® TD5 pg. 30 30" Silver/White Reflector pg. 61 36" x 48" Shallow Softboxes pg. 47 54" x 72" Shallow Softboxes pg. 47 10' Light Stands pg. 71

BRANDON JACOBY Spiderlite® TD5 pg. 30 Spiderlite® TD3 pg. 34 50-watt Daylight Fluorescents pg. 40 10' Light Stands pg. 71

PATRICK CONNoR Strobelite™ Plus pg. 42 24" x 32" Strobelite Softboxes pg. 84 6.5' Photo Basics Light Stands pg. 85

PRO LIGHTING introducing

“The TD6s absolutely rock! As much as I loved my TD5s, the TD6s are that much better, that much brighter, and that much easier to use. Westcott gave us existing users everything on our wish lists: brighter light output, a kill switch on the cord, and even a better-looking design for the light itself. It’s the light we've all been waiting for. I am impressed.”

©scott kelby

Scott Kelby Editor and Publisher Photoshop User magazine

of continuous

POWER or

introducing SPIDERLITE TD6 & AWARD-WINNING td5 ®

LIGHT HEADS with TILTER BRACKET

©terry white

1200-watts daylight tungsten up to

The Spiderlite True Daylight (TD) series is the most powerful and compact constant lighting system available today. Perfect for photo and video, multiple lamp options offer the ability to quickly change from cool daylight fluorescent lamps to warm tones using powerful tungsten lamps. This durable unit is perfect for on-location or in the studio, offering up to 1200 effective-watts of power per light. U.S. 110-volt #6220 Europe 220-volt #6220A “These constant lights take the guesswork out of my portrait lighting scenarios. What you see is what you get!” TERRY WHITE

all-metal construction

built-in adapter ring

3 controls to adjust light output

PRO SAYS

U.S. 110-volt #4820 Europe 220-volt #4820A

LAMP OPTIONS LAMP OPTIONS

Single 5-pack

6-pack

30-watt Fluorescent

4220

4221

—

50-watt Fluorescent*

0050

0051

0061

150-watt Tungsten

4829

4826

6826

*Spiderlite TD5 5-pack contains (4) 50-watt and (1) 20-watt

FULL SPECIFICATIONS ON PAGE 41 tilter bracket included

180-degree rotation

daylight or tungsten lamps

UP TO

1200

Spiderlite TD5 Travel Cap #0603

WATT

ACTUAL METER READING ISO 400 F

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ISO 400 • SS 1/60 • F8 Using 50-watt fluorescents in a 24" x 32" softbox at 3' from subject

Cap fits over the light head with the lamps in place. Open access to all four box rod insertion points allows for a softbox to be setup with the cap in place.

ACTUAL METER READING ISO 400 • SS 1/60 • F5.6 Using 50-watt fluorescents in a 24" x 32" softbox at 3' from subject

ISO 400 F

5.6

©sandy puc

introducing

personalized cost-saving

lighting KITS Spiderlite TD6 & TD5 Kits ®

We've simplified how to select your perfect Spiderlite True Daylight Kit. Whether you're looking for your first studio kit or adding a 5th light to your setup, we have the right kit for you.

KIT SELECTION SIMPLIFIED

Find your kit #

Then visit your preferred Westcott dealer. 1-Light daylight Kits

1200 EQ. WattS

1800 EQ. WattS

2400 EQ. WattS

LIGHT HEADS

Spiderlite TD5

Spiderlite TD6

(6) 50-watt

FLUORESCENT LAMPS IN KIT

(10) 30-watt

(8) 50-watt (2) 20-watt

(12) 50-watt

#4591

#6891

(1) 16" x 22" (1) 24" x 32"

#4721

#4691

#6881*

#4892

#6892

(2) 24" x 32"

#6704

(1) 36" x 48" Shallow (1) 12" x 36" Stripbank (1) 40° Stripbank Egg Crate Grid

EQ. WattS

900

1200 EQ. WattS

Spiderlite TD5

Spiderlite TD6

FLUORESCENT LAMPS IN KIT

(5) 30-watt

(4) 50-watt (1) 20-watt

16" x 22"

#4881

#4882

1-LIGHT KITS LIGHT HEAD

600

2-Light daylight Kits

2-LIGHT KITS

KIT SELECTION STEPS

Select your light output. Sometimes you just need a kick of light for a background, or hairlight. Other times, the full power for a main portrait light is essential. From small product photography to family group shots select the output intensity to match your situation.

BASE KIT COMPONENTS • Tilter Bracket(s) • Daylight Fluorescents • 10' Light Stand(s) • Location Carry Case

Select the number and size of softboxes you need.

BONUS UPGRADE DELUXE WHEELED CASE

Following the rule that dictates "the larger the light, the softer the light," choosing softboxes defines your style. Options include the 16" x 22" that's perfect for dramatic Rembrandt lighting pattern and small product photography, the wonderfully soft 36" x 48" Shallow Softbox for main light in portraiture, and the elongated 12" x 36" Stripbank with Grid that's essential for hair and rim light. 24" x 32"

#4828

#4898

#6898* BONUS UPGRADE DELUXE WHEELED CASE

FLUORESCENT

WATTAGE

EQUIVALENTS LAMPS

30-watt 50-watt

SPIDERLITE

TD5 EQ. WattS 600 900

SPIDERLITE

TD6

EQ. WattS

36" x 48" Shallow

720 1200

#6784

#6794

–

#4894

#6894* BONUS UPGRADE DELUXE WHEELED CASE

16"x22" • 24"x32" • 12"x36" Stripbank with Grid • 36"x48" Shallow DELUXE WHEELED CASE shown on pg. 40

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INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: For 220-volt kits, simply add an "A" to the end of the style number shown (ex. 6891A).

COMPLETE STUDIO KITS ON THE NEXT PAGE

COMPLETE TD5 DAYLIGHT

STUDIO KITS 36" x 48"Shallow Softbox Kit #3703 (1) Spiderlite TD5 (110-volt) (1) Tilter Bracket (4) 50-watt Fluorescent Lamps (1) 20-watt Fluorescent Lamp (1) 36"x48" Shallow Softbox

900 WattS EQUIVALENT

54" x 72" Shallow Softbox Kit #3704

TRIO KIT #4818 (2) Spiderlite TD5s (110-volt) (2) Tilter Brackets (2) 24"x32" Silver Soft Boxes (1) Spiderlite TD3 (1) 12"x16" Silver Softbox (13) 30-watt Fluorescents (2) 10' Light Stands (1) 8' Light Stand (1) Deluxe Wheeled Case

1560 WattS EQUIVALENT

©TERRY WHITE

Same components as the kit above, with a larger softbox option.

3-light Window Light Kit Plus #4899

©dawnn wiesinger

(2) Spiderlite TD5s (110-volt) (2) Tilter Brackets (2) 24"x32" Silver Softboxes (1) Spiderlite TD3 (1) Spiderlite TD3 Adapter Ring (1) 12"x36" Strip Bank (8) 50-watt Fluorescents (2) 20-watt Fluorescents (3) 30-watt Fluorescents (1) 6' Boom Arm (3) 10' Light Stands (1) Deluxe Wheeled Case

Add an Accent TD5 Kit to your Photo or Video Setup KITS CONTAIN:

(1) Spiderlite TD5 (1) Tilter Bracket (1) 10' Light Stand (1) Softbox

2160 WattS FJWESTCOTT.COM

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: For 220-volt kits, simply add an "A" to the end of the style number.

MICHAEL PRICE

EQUIVALENT

©maria bernal

©terry white

SOFTBOX OPTIONS

SPIDERLITE

16" x 22"

4821

24" x 32"

4822

36" x 48" SHALLOW

6724

TD5 KITS

Offering both AC and DC power options, this lightweight design can be taken anywhere. Complete battery pack system weighs under 10 lbs. and offers up to 90-minutes of continuous run time.

TUNGSTEN

TD3 On the Go

©jim schmelzer

ACCENT Hair Light

SPIDERLITE TD3 is an ideal on-location and studio accent light.

Travel Cap & Half-Dome Reflector #0602

studio location

Spiderlite TD3 Adapter Ring #3520

Protect your lamps on the go or use as a half-dome reflector in the studio. This dual-purpose cap is compact in design and serves as an ideal background or accent light.

NiCd Battery Pack #4866

A compact, high-density battery with a built-in professional XLR 4-pin connector. Use with the 400-watt inverter for 90-minutes of run time with fluorescents. Weighs 4.5 lbs. and has a 150-watt max.

LIGHT HEAD & GRIP HANDLE 400-Watt Inverter #4865 Instantly converts DC to AC power. Weighs 2.1 lbs.

U.S. Europe

110-volt 220-volt

#4860 #4860A

LAMP OPTIONS Daylight Fluorescent

GRIP HANDLE WITH 5/8 STUD #4859

Charger for NiCd Battery #4868

30-watt (110-volt) #4220 30-watt (220-volt) #4220A

Golden Tungsten Halogen 50-watt (110-volt) #4829 50-watt (220-volt) #4829A

all-metal construction

built-in adapter ring for 12x16 box

ac or dc power

Built-in Tilter Bracket

adjust light output

daylight or tungsten

“Traditional hairlights light only the top of the subject’s head. The Westcott TD3 Hairlight Kit illuminates both the top of the head, as well as the sides, which is great with long-haired subjects.” JIM SCHMELZER

UP TO

500 WATT

ACTUAL METER READING ISO 400 F

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Lighting Kits

FULL SPECIFICATIONS ON PAGE 41

Hairlight Kit #4891

X-Small Kit #4861

AC/DC NiCd Kit #4863

Backlight Kit #4890

(1) Spiderlite TD3 (1) 12" x 36" Stripbank™ (1) Adapter Ring (3) 30-watt Fluorescents (1) 10' Light Stand (1) 6' Boom Arm (1) Location Carry Case

(1) Spiderlite TD3 (1) 12" x 16" Silver Softbox (1) 8' Light Stand

(1) Spiderlite TD3 (1) 400-watt Inverter (1) 14.4V NiCd Battery (1) Battery Charger (1) 12" x 16" Silver Softbox (1) 8' Light Stand (1) Location Carry Case (Lamps sold separately.)

(1) Spiderlite TD3 (1) Backlight Stand (3) 30-watt Fluorescents (1) Travel Cap

PRO SAYS 37

PUREtungsten POWER SPIDERLITE

is perfect for high-def video or digital photography. The Spiderlite offers continuous tungsten halogen power in a compact, rugged design. The tungsten halogen lamp is uniquely designed to fit directly into the center of a softbox, reflecting light evenly off all four sides to maximize output and efficiency.

LIGHT HEAD U.S. Europe

Built-in adapter ring

500-watt Tungsten Halogen 3200K 330+ hours 110-volt #0500 220-volt #0500A

1000-watt Tungsten Halogen

tilter bracket INCLUDED

ACTUAL METER READING ISO 400 F

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ISO 400 • SS 1/60 • F5.6 Using 1000-watt lamp in a 24" x 32" softbox at 3' from subject

WATTS MAX

up to 1000 watts of power

©rod evans

180-degree rotation

1000

PRO SAYS double glassed lamps

#4800 #4800A

LAMP OPTIONS

©rod evans

all-metal construction

110-volt 220-volt

“I love the feel, the warmth and catching the moment without the distraction of flash photography. These are built like iron and made to last, one of our best investments in changing our photographic look and style.” ROD EVANS

3200K 150+ hours 110-volt #1000 220-volt #1000A

FULL SPECIFICATIONS ON PAGE 41

Lighting Kits Small Kit #4801

Medium Kit #4802

Large Kit #4803

Location Kit #4804

Location Kit 2 #4807

(1) Spiderlite (1) Tilter Bracket (1) 16" x 22" Silver Softbox (1) 500-watt Lamp (1) 10' Light Stand

(1) Spiderlite (1) Tilter Bracket (1) 24" x 32" Silver Softbox (1) 1000-watt Lamp (1) 10' Light Stand

(1) Spiderlite (1) Tilter Bracket (1) 36" x 48" Silver Softbox (1) 1000-watt Lamp (1) 13' Light Stand

(2) Spiderlites (2) Tilter Brackets (1) 24" x 32" Silver Softbox (1) 16" x 22" Silver Softbox (1) 1000-watt Lamp (1) 500-watt Lamp (2) 10' Light Stands (1) Location Carry Case

(2) Spiderlites (2) Tilter Brackets (2) 24" x 32" Silver Softboxes (2) 1000-watt Lamp (2) 10' Light Stands (1) Location Carry Case

LIGHTING KIT

CASES LAMPS

Which CONSTANT light is best for you? ©clay blackmore

Looking for a continuous photo, video or lightweight on-location light? Use this quick reference chart to compare Westcott's Pro Constant Lighting options. Voltage

Tips for choosing a light

2-Part Location Carry Case

#4840

The rugged outer bag is ideal for storing heavy items such as light stands and booms. The inner bag offers extra protection with four compartments ideal for light head and lamp storage.

Compact Carry Case

#4999 Dimensions: 36.75" x 9.25" x 9"

Daylight Fluorescents

Tungsten Halogens

The smallest and most powerful fluorescent lamps provide the natural look of window light while staying cool to the touch. Using the new Spiderlite TD6, Westcott high-watt fluorescents offer 1200 equivalent watts of true daylight power. The pro's #1 choice in constant lighting.

Tungsten Halogens provide a punch of power while adding a touch of warm golden tones to your images. Using the new Spiderlite TD6, these lamps provide 900 watts of power.

5500 Kelvin 8,000+ HOUR LIFESPAN FULL SPECTRUm GENERATES VERY LITTLE HEAT FLICKER FREE Edison base

2800 Kelvin 2,000+ HOUR LIFESPAN DOUBLE GLASSED FULL SPECTRUm Edison base

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#4211

When size and storage matter, this deluxe wheeled case offers the solution. Solid construction and multiple interior compartments with removable dividers make this an ideal on-location solution for holding up to a 4-light kit complete with accessories. Dimensions: 42" x 12" x 20"

Dimensions: Outer Bag = 44" x 10.5" x 11" Inner Bag = 42" x 9.5" x 6.5"

Deluxe Wheeled Case

Spiderlite TD LAMP OPTIONS LAMP OPTIONS

Single

5-pack

6-pack

30-watt Fluorescent

4220

4221

–

50-watt Fluorescent

0050

0051

0061

150-watt Tungsten

4829

Many times power is the deciding factor for choosing a light. However, understanding how much power you are actually getting can be confusing. At Westcott, we made it simple by creating Actual Meter Reading (AMR). No second guessing what you will actually get once you take the product out of the box as output is measured using a simple and straightforward system. Lights are placed in a completely dark room with no artificial light. A 24" x 32" softbbox is attached and light is metered at 3'.

110 or 220

1200

1000

500

1000

Lamp Options

Fluorescent or Tungsten

Tungsten

Actual Meter Reading 24" x 32" Softbox at 3'

F8 • SS 1/60 • ISO400 50-watt fluorescents

F5.6 • SS 1/60 • ISO400 50-watt fluorescents

F4 • SS 1/60 • ISO400 30-watt fluorescents

F5.6 • SS 1/60 • ISO400 1000-watt lamp

6 ceramic sockets, standard Edison

5 ceramic sockets, standard Edison

3 ceramic sockets, standard Edison

1 ceramic socket, Mogul base

Powering

3 switches (1 switch controls 2 sockets)

3 controls operate 1-5 lamps

2 controls operate 1-3 lamps

Inline power switch

Power Cord

15' with inline power switch (4.57 m)

15' (4.57 m)

15' (4.57 m) removable cord, AC and DC power options

15' (4.57 m)

Rotation

180° with lock-down turn knob

N/A

180° with lock-down turn knob

Mounting

5/8" solid steel stud with tilter bracket

5/8" solid steel stud with built-in tilter bracket

5/8" solid steel stud with tilter bracket

Built-in for mounting 12"x16" softbox (#3520 for larger boxes)

Built-in for mounting softbox

3.7 lbs (1.67 kg)

5 lbs (2.27 kg)

Maximum Watts*

Lamp Sockets

Adapter Ring

Built-in for mounting softbox Built-in for mounting softbox

ISO F T

4826

6826

Fluorescent wattage equivalents on page 32.

Look for the light meter graphic throughout the lighting section for AMR values.

Weight

5.6 lbs (2.54 kg)

*Please check your light modifier specifications for max wattage limitations.

5.3 lbs (2.4 kg)

COMPACT design

unbelievable performance

U.S. Europe

STROBELITE PLUS pairs the highest quality ™

engineered components with a lightweight outer shell, offering power, precision and portability at an affordable price.

LIGHT HEAD with 7" REFLECTOR #200

Adjust power from 1/4 to Full

Flash Tube (110v) #206 5500K

power auto dump

Flash Duration

©george deloache

Lighting Kits 2-Light Kit #230

ACTUAL METER READING ISO 200 F

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ISO 200 • SS 1/125 • F22 Using a 24" x 32" softbox at 3' from subject

Modeling Lamp (110v) #551 150-watt

Specifications

fast recycle times

©zach & Jody Gray

optical cell and ready beep

#200A

PLUS! removable sync cord removable power cord extra fuses

Effective Watt-Seconds Recycle Time

150-watt modeling lamp

#200

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

Travel cap 400 effective watt/seconds

110-volt 220-volt

(2) Strobelite Plus (2) 24"x32" Strobelite Softboxes (2) Adapter Rings (2) 8.5' Light Stands (1) Wheeled Carry Case (1) Educational DVD

3-Light Kit #231

(3) Strobelite Plus (2) 24"x32" Strobelite Softboxes (2) Adapter Rings (2) 8.5' Light Stands (1) 3' Backlight Stand (1) Barndoor Set with Gels (1) Wheeled Carry Case (1) Educational DVD

Flash Variability Color Temperature User-Changable Flash Tube

400 1 – 2.5 sec. 1 / 3000 sec. 1/4 to full power 5500 Kelvin Yes

Flash-Ready Indicator

On/off optical slave and ready beep

Auto-dump

Yes, when adjust from high to low

Power Cord

15' Removable (4.57 m)

Sync Size Reflector/Protective Cap Housing Tilting Bracket Dimensions Weight

1/8" Yes High-impact polycarbonate Built-in solid metal tilter bracket 9" x 5" x 8" 3.7 lbs

STROBELITE plus

Accessories

60° Grid #203

30° Grid #204

©eric eggly

Barndoor Set with Grid & Gels #201

20° Grid

This barndoor set enables you to control where the light goes. Includes a 60° honeycomb grid and color gels for interesting and dramatic lighting effects. Gel colors include red, blue, yellow and green. Works best when paired with a background light. ©bob garas

#205

©bob garas

Honeycomb Grids

A grid alters the shape and intensity of the light. The density of the honeycomb mesh and the distance of the subject from the light will determine the spread of light. Size = Standard 7" Reflector

SNOOT #202

Attaching a snoot to the front of your light source will result in a small circle of light. The opening of the snoot, its length, and the distance of the subject will determine the size of the circle of light. Gel colors include red, blue, yellow and green. Caution: cannot be used in conjunction with the modeling lamp.

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PRO SAYS

“The Strobelite Plus is my workhorse. These puppies are durable and accurate. I like the feel of them and their build is like a tank. As a travelling photographer they always have a happy landing at LAX, intact!” COURTNEY DAILEY ©courtney dailey

©bob garas

©george deloache

Rectangular Softboxes

DIRECTION & CONTROL

Egg Crate Grids

White or silver interior

Egg Crate Grids limit the light spread from the front face of a softbox to 40-degrees. It is an ideal accessory when controlling the light pattern is crucial, such as avoiding a hairlight spilling onto a background. SIZE 16" x 22"

12"x16" 16"x22" 24"x32" DETAILS SILVER INT. 4805* 4830 4831

SOFTboxes so durable we BACK them for 5 years.

WHITE INT.

—

Double-layer heat shield fabric

4834

4835

4836

— 50"

WIDTH

12"

16"

23"

31"

16"

22"

32"

42"

DEPTH

14"

13"

14"

25"

Sprung solid steel assembly rods

Protective carry case

2460

24" x 32"

2461

36" x 48"

2462

PRO SAYS

“A softbox by itself is like a chef's knife, adequate and functional. The addition of a grid is like switching to a scalpel, giving you total control of the shaping of the light.” GEORGE DELOACHE

67" 30" *500-watt max

When Shallow Softboxes space matters

Tent-style heat vents

5-YEAR Removable inner/outer diffusion

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54"x72" 4833

HEIGHT

The Westcott® Softbox is rated highest in the industry for high-quality components and rugged design, and backed by an extensive five-year warranty. One powerful design for use with strobes, fluorescents, speedlites or hot lights.

36"x48" 4832

ITEM #

WARRANTY Quality craftsmanship

For that extra punch of light

Grid Cloths Grid Cloths provide less diffusion for a greater punch of light, offering either 1/2-stop or 1/4-stop diffusion cloths.

Size 12" x 16"

1/2 Stop 2480

2485

16" x 22"

2481

2486

A perfect fit when combined with fluorescents, speedlites or studio strobes. The 30% reduction in depth compared to a standard softbox provides a greater punch of light and is ideal when working in cramped conditions. Lightweight in design, these boxes require minimal setup room, come with a 1/4-stop outer diffusion panel and rated up to 750 watts.

1/4 Stop

24" x 32"

2482

2487

2483

2488

SIZE 36" x 48"

WIDTH 35.5"

HEIGHT 48"

DEPTH 14.5"

ITEM #

36" x 48" 54" x 72"

2484

2489

54" x 72"

54"

71.75"

21"

4839

4838

Gain control WITH THE

Stripbank

EXPLORE creative lighting

ASYMMETRICAL Stripbank

™

When controlling light is key, Stripbanks offer the solution. With all the features of a softbox, Stripbanks are extremely versatile. They are perfect as a rim, accent, hair or main light. The custom-designed modifier maintains perfectly even light with virtually no fall off from center to edge.

With the standard inner baffle and outer diffusion panel in place, use as a conventional stripbank or even turn it horizontal where it can act as a main and fill light together. Remove the inner baffle while keeping a front diffusion panel in place and the magic really begins. The output then turns to directional with a unique asymmetrical feather and three-stop fall off.

Asymmetrical Strip #3668

Travel Asymmetrical Stripbank #3669

(1) 18" x 42" Asymmetrical Stripbank (1) Full-Stop Front Diffusion Panel (1) Full-Stop Internal Baffle (1) 1/2-Stop Front Diffusion Grid (1) 1/4-Stop Front Diffusion Grid (1) Set of Steel Assembly Rods (1) Carry Case

The travel version offers lighter weight fabrics, two part assembly rods and a carry case half the size of the standard Asymmetrical Stripbank. Rated up to 300-watts.

™

Stripbank ™ (1) Softbox Shell (2) Removable Inner Baffles (1) Removable Outer Diffusion Panel (4) Steel Rods (1) Carry Case

(1) 18" x 42" Asymmetrical Stripbank (4) Two-Part Assembly Rods (1) Full-Stop Front Diffusion Panel (1) Full-Stop Inner Baffle (1) 16" Protective Carry Bag

SIZE 12" x 36"

ITEM #

12" x 50"

3667

3666

(FEATURES AND USAGE ON PAGE 46)

Essential AccessorIES 40° Egg-Crate Grid

©eric eggly

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©bruce dorn

SIZE 12" x 36"

ITEM #

12" x 50"

2470

2469

Boom Arm #6017 49

Photo Adapter Rings

Available for over 200 styles of lights, their versatile design allows for use with a softbox, Stripbank™ or Octabank™.

RUGGED wraparound lighting

octabank

2300*

2303

3500

3501

3502

3503

3504

3505

3506

3507

3508

3509

3510

3511

3512

3513

3514

3515

3516

3517

3518

3519

3520

3521

™

The bigger the light source, the softer the light. Ideal for fashion, commercial and portrait photography, the Octabank is constructed of high-quality fabrics, a narrow profile with virtually no fall off from center to edge. The Octabank is one of the most evenly-lit large light modifiers available today.

©MICHAEL GREEN

Item #

WIDTH 60"

HEIGHT 60"

DEPTH 19"

ITEM #

80"

23"

3661

Visit our website for setup tips and more.

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FEATURES AND USAGE ON PAGE 46

©ERIC EGGLY

Adapter only for 3500 Series Rings

2303

Adapter & Tilter Bracket for 3500 Series Rings

3500

Alien Bees - All Models

3500

Balcar - All Models

3500

Flashpoint

3500

White Lightning All Models (except WL 5000 & WL 10000)

3501

Crown -VS-302

3501

Dyna-Lite - All Models

3502

Bowens - Esprit 250/500/1000/1500, Esprit II, Estime 250/500, Prolite 82/100/120, Travelite 250/750, Voyager, Esprit Digital X Series, Esprit Digital Pro Series Calumet Traveler, Traveler Plus, Travelite, Series 2

3502 3502

Interfit

3502

Westcott - Strobelite™ Plus, Strobelite™, PB500

3502

Prolite 82, 100, 120

3503

Norman LH - 500, 500B, 500PLUS, 500B PLUS, 2000, 2400, 2400B, 4000, Norlite Monostrobe, Illum. Series

Item # 3504 3505 3505 3506 3507

Product Description/Manufacturer Novatron CL04, 2103-C, 2103FC, 2150C, 2150-FC, 2153-C, 2030, M300 Monolite, M500 Mono, M600 Mono Norman ML-600, ML-600R, ML-400, ML-400R Photogenic Powerlite Series, PM12, AE10, AA12, PL06, StudioMaster, Flash Master, Studio Max Speedotron Blackline 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 202FV, 206VF, Brownline M11/Q Pro Foto - All Models

3508

Elinchrom All Models (including Prolinca Line)

3509

3511

Hensel Mono 400/800/1800, Mono Profi, HM Scan Flash, MH/Twin Series, Mono Max, Mono Flash Hensel Basic Series, Contra Series, EH Porty Series, EH Flash, Expert Series, Integra Series, Eflash Broncolor Impact 41/ 21/ S/ S40/ S80, Visatec Line

3511

Hasselblad - Vista

3512

Broncolor - Compuls, Flashman, Pulso, Primo, Twin, Picolite, Modillite Comet A - CX Series,CL Series, CLX Series, CT 300 mini Travelite, CAX/CLS series, Mono Block

3510

3513

Item #

Product Description/Manufacturer

Item #

Product Description

3514

Comet B CT600, CT300, CPI 200

2441

Lowel - DP Light

3515

Hasselblad - D-40

2442

Ianiro Varibeam - 800/1000

3515

Lumedyne - All Models

2442

Strand - 650/1000 Redhead

3515

Norman 200B, 400B, LH2, LHKL, LHKL-ML, LH52K-ML

2458

Lowel - Tota

3515

Quantum - Q-Flash (original design)

2459

3515

Sunpak - AutoPro 120

3516

Novatron Standard, 2100C, 2140C, 2105C, 2120C, 2110C

3517

3519

Multiblitz Varilux Series, Variolite Series, Magnolite Series, MiniStudio Series Multiblitz Minilite 200, Profilite Series, Compact Series, Profilux System JTL Versalight, Versalight D 1000, 300, 500, 800

3520

Spiderlite TD3 Adapter Ring

3521

Paterson - Interfit Colorflash

3521

Sunpak Platinum Plus 500, 800 and 1000

3518

*Add the #2300 bracket to #3500 series rings to allow for direct mounting to a light stand, eliminating stress to your light heads when using large softboxes.

Lowel - Omni 2441

2442

2458

2459

Video Adapter Rings

SIZE 5'

Product Description/Manufacturer

2300

PAIR

Quick Setup and long-lasting results

Halo and Apollo ™

™

PERFECTLY

The convenience of an umbrella meets the control of a softbox. Built on an umbrella frame, the Halo™ and Apollo™ light modifiers offer the ultimate in lighting control. No adapter ring is required, as they mount to a variety of lights using any standard umbrella receptacle. Ideal for any on-location photographer.

built on an umbrella frame

quick setup and tear down

With COnstantS, speedlites OR strobelites

fits virtually all style studio lights ©Paul Van ALLEN

180˚

pairs perfect with speedlites

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ultimate light direction ©erik valind

SPREAD

UP TO 180-degree light spread

Micro Apollo™ #2200

Mini Apollo™ #2218

28" RECESSED FRONT Apollo™ #2334

50" Recessed FronT APOLLO™ #2348

45" Round Halo™ #2025

Attaches directly to any camera flash to eliminate red-eye and soften harsh light. Installs quickly and requires no brackets.

This 16" Apollo is small enough to fit into a backpack and serves as an ideal hair or accent light.

This Apollo is an ideal main or fill light for portrait photography. A light fits directly inside of the Apollo and offers 104-degree wraparound lighting.

The largest in the Apollo family, this 50" square modifier offers an even softer lighting effect.

The Halo is an ideal main or fill light for portrait and group photos. The light fits directly inside the Halo and offers 140° of wraparound lighting.

MONOSTYLES ALLOW ACCESS TO LIGHT CONTROLS

28" Recessed Front Apollo™ mono #2335

45" Round Halo™ Mono #2026

Rick Sammon On-Location Kit #1018 A nature lover's dream

©rick sammon

Speedlite KIT Modifiers

Be prepared for anything nature throws your way with the Rick Sammon On-Location Kit. Includes a diffuser to soften harsh sunlight, a reflector to fill in shadows and a Micro Apollo to diffuse your on-camera flash and eliminate red-eye. A compact tote bag stores all of these accessories. (1) 30" Diffuser (1) 30" Silver/Sunlight Reflector (1) Micro Apollo™ (1) 12" Lightweight Tote

Speedlite 2-Light Kit #2201 The ultimate travel kit Combine the Micro Apollo and Mini Apollo Kit with a light stand for the perfect 2-light camera flash setup. Micro Apollo attaches directly to any camera flash to eliminate red-eye and soften harsh light. Installs quickly and requires no brackets. The Mini Apollo opens quickly like an umbrella and offers the same control as a softbox. (1) Micro Apollo™ (1) 16" x 16" Mini Apollo™ (1) Shoe Mount Umbrella Bracket (1) L-Shaped Centering Bracket (1) 8' Light Stand

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©rick sammon

PRO SAYS

“In the field and in the studio, I love working with the Westcott Apollo. I pop my Speedlite into the Apollo, and immediately have wireless soft-box strobe capability. How cool is that!” RICK SAMMON

Mini Apollo™ Kit #2219

28" Apollo™ Kit #2202

Small enough to fit into a backpack, the Mini Apollo opens up quickly like an umbrella and offers the same control as a softbox. Works as an ideal main or fill light. Includes adjustable brackets that allow for attachment of an off-camera flash.

The 28" Apollo offers the beauty of a large softbox in a compact design. It opens up just like an umbrella making setup and tear dowm a breeze. The unique design allows for the flash to either be bounced towards the back of the Apollo for a soft indirect light source, or directly through the front diffusion panel for more specular highlights.

(1) 16" x 16" Mini Apollo™ (1) Shoe Mount Umbrella Bracket (1) L-Shaped Centering Bracket

(1) 28" x 28" Apollo™ (1) Shoe Mount Umbrella Bracket

Quick solution, long-lasting results

©Zack Arias

Big modifier. Small package.

©LIGHTENUPANDSHOOT

MAGIC SLIPPER KITS &

Free Your Speedlites

Speedlite ACCESSORIES

Magic Slipper

™

This all-in-one solution enables mounting of a speedlite, radio slave and battery onto one compact unit that can be directly mounted onto any light stand. The Magic Slipper mounts to any softbox, Stripbank™ or Octabank™.

“Free your speedlite from the confines of the camera's hotshoe and discover a world of truly beautiful lighting.” BRUCE DORN

PRO SAYS

Magic Slipper™

#2220

Asymmertical Strip Kit #2221

(1) Base Plate with Hex Screws (1) Rotating Adapter Ring (1) Cold Shoe (1) Light Stud (1) Tilter Bracket

(1) Magic Slipper (1) Asymmetrical Stripbank

Softbox Kit

#2222 (1) Magic Slipper (1) 16" x 22" Silver Softbox

Secure Virtually All Speedlites all-metal construction

mount softbox, strip or octabank

360-degree rotation

Adjustable Shoe Mount Bracket #5015 Secure virtually all speedlites or hot shoe mount flash units to a light stand using this new adjustable bracket.

easily attach a receiver and battery

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©bruce dorn

fits virtually all speedlites

includes tilter bracket ©bruce dorn

©attic fire

all-NEW

7' Parabolic Umbrellas These 7' Parabolic Umbrellas offer a broad surface to provide maximum light control for both indoor and outdoor photography. Includes a heavy-duty nylon carry case with shoulder strap that's ideal for travel.

©bob davis

©joey wright

An ESSENTIAL modifier

Umbrellas highest quality fabric

Heavy-duty FIberglass ribs

double-wall shaft with metal insert

FABRIC White Diffusion 7mm tip fits US & european lights

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includes carry case

includes durable travel tube

©BRAD MATTHEWS

ITEM # 4632

Silver

4633

White/Black

4634

Umbrellas provide quick and easy light diffusion or can be used as a bounce light source. Westcott offers an extensive range of styles and sizes that are perfect for on-location or in the studio.

PRO SAYS

“I rely on Westcott's Collapsible White Satin Umbrella with Removable Black Cover. They give me the versatility to shoot through or reflect the light. These are great whether photographing large group shots or intimate portraits.” BOB DAVIS

Reflective SILVER

Provides a quick bounce light source. Size & FABRIC 32" Soft Silver

ITEM # 2004

45" Soft Silver

2006

45" Silver with Black Backing

3625

43" Soft Silver Collapsible

2002

Optical White Satin with Removable Black Cover

Use the black cover to create a soft interior for a bounce light source or remove the cover for a shoot-through diffuser.

Size

ITEM #

32"

2012

43" Collapsible

2011

45"

2016

60"

2021

Diffusion Optical White Satin

Quickly softens and diffuses harsh light. Size 32"

ITEM # 2003

43" Collapsible

2001

45"

2005

Collapsible umbrellas offer a wide 43" spread with telescoping 7mm tapered shaft tip. Their collapsed length is a mere 14.5" making them ideal for travel and on-location shooting. Available in each style of umbrella listed. 59

REFLECTORS

Size

An essential accessory for any shooter

Illuminator Reflectors ®

Collapsible Illuminator® Reflectors, Silks and Solids are compact, lightweight and convenient to carry. When open, they are flat squares or rectangles and no disassembly is required to close them. They effortlessly fold to small, hand-held circles 1/3 their original size. High-carbon steel frames are riveted to stand up to years of use.

DIFFUSERs & Blocks

Silver Gold

Silver White

Silver Sunlight

GOLD WHITE

1-STOP DIFFUSION

Size

ILLUMINATOR® ARM #1100

2-STOP DIFFUSION

Size

SOLID BLACK BLOCK

14"

1134

1131

1108

—

14"

1107

—

30"

1302

20"

1234

1203

—

1204

36" x 48"

3559

3601

36" x 48"

3602

30"

1334

1303

1308

1304

48"

4900

4901

48"

4902

42"

1434

1403

1408

1404

48" x 72"

—

1707

48" x 72"

1702

52"

—

1503

1508

1504

48" x 72"

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1703

1708

1704

The Illuminator Arm contains a double ball joint for exact positioning. The clip mechanism firmly grips the product frame and fits on any stand with a standard fitting. Holds reflectors from 30" up to 6'. Visit our website for setup tips and more.

30" Silver/Black #1305

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collapse to 1/3 their open size

larger rectangular surface area

double riveted heavy-duty frames

custom-made high-quality fabrics

protective travel case

©joao carlos

lifetime frame warranty

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Silver

Sunlight

White Black

Black

Speciality Reflectors & Kits

PORTABLE AND COLLAPSIBLE

Fast Flags

All Westcott reflector kits include 2 separate panels allowing for diffusing and reflecting light in tandem. 4-in-1 Silver/Gold Reflector Kits

4-in-1 Sunlight/Silver Reflector Kit

(1) White Diffusion/Reflective Panel (1) Silver/Gold Panel

(1) White Diffusion/Reflective Panel (1) Sunlight/Silver Panel

Size 30"

ITEM # 1020

SIZE 30"

42"

1030

42"

1031

52"

1035

52"

1036

ITEM # 1021

6-in-1 Reflector Kit

6-in-1 Reflector Kit Deluxe

(1) One-Stop Diffusion Panel (1) Two-Stop Diffusion Panel (1) Silver, Sunlight, Gold & Black Slip Cover

(1) One-Stop Diffusion Panel (1) Two-Stop Diffusion Panel (1) Silver, Sunlight, Gold & Black Slip Cover (1) Illuminator ® Arm (1) 8' Lightweight Stand

Size 20"

ITEM #

30"

1022

42"

1032

52"

1037

1019

42" Natural Muslin/Silver Reflector #3700 An unbleached natural muslin backed with soft silver provides both a touch of warmth or a punch of power in one collapsible unit.

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Size

ITEM #

30"

3030

42"

3042

52"

3052

L-Gobo #1411 Take all the guesswork out of subtractive lighting with this top and side blocker. It's easy to use, convenient to carry and extremely portable. (1) 42" Silver/Black Panel (1) 42" White/Black Panel (1) Set of Connector Straps (1) Illuminator Arm

Fast Flags

SINGLE NET BLACK

DOUBLE NET BLACK

1/4 STOP CHINA 2-STOP SILK/CHIFFON ARTIFICIAL SILK BLACK BLOCK

18" x 24"

1921

1922

1931

1932

1934

1935

24" x 36"

1941

1942

1951

1952

1954

1955

COLLAPSIBLE FRAME

Fast Flag Kits Fast Flag Kits offer unique portability and durability in one system.

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Fast Flags can be used to protect the camera lens from flare or to control spill light from other sources. They are constructed using collapsible and durable carbon steel frames and have arms that swing out to 90° angles and lock into place. Fabric covers are easily interchangeable.

(2) Frames (1) Single Net (1) Double Net (1) Artificial Silk (1) Black Block (1) Storage Bag

SIZE 18" x 24" 24" x 36"

BAG WIDTH BAG HEIGHT BAG DEPTH 32.5" 12" 1" 44"

12"

1.75"

ITEM # 1937 1957 ©eric eggly

Complete Modular System

ESSENTIAL Kits & ACCESSORIES

Scrim Jim

Scrim Jim® Clamp #1880

Scrim Jim® is a strong modular diffusion and reflection system that offers ultimate flexibility and control. Its durable aircraftgrade aluminum construction allows the ability to create four easy-to-handle frame sizes that disassemble to 42" in length. Offering over 35 fabric options, this system provides everything necessary to control lighting outdoors and indoors.

A Scrim Jim Clamp attaches directly to a Scrim Jim frame and inserts into a grip head for tilt and rotation.

Scrim Jim® Standard Kits (1) Frame (1) 3/4-Stop Diffusion Fabric (1) Silver/White Reflective Fabric (1) Carry Case

Size Small

Product

Medium

1893

Large

1895

1819

1891

Grip Head #1881

Scrim Jim® Deluxe Broadcast Kit

A Grip Head adds the ability to tilt and rotate accessories. In addition to supporting the Scrim Jim clamp, it can support light heads, umbrellas, flags and gobos.

(1) Frame (1) 3/4-Stop Diffusion Fabric (1) Single Black Net (2) Scrim Jim Clamps (2) Grip Heads (1) Carry Case

Size Large

Product

1821

Scrim Jim® Kit Bag #1888

1822

Scrim Jim Kit Bag allows the ability to transport up to 2 frames and multiple fabrics.

(2) 30" Extensions #1896

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35 versatile fabric and size options Diffuse Harsh Shadows Reflect Subtract Key

LIFETIME WARRANTY lifetime frame warranty

Modular design creates 4 frame sizes

FRAMES MADE OF Aircraft aluminum

¼-STOP FRAME ONLY CHINA SILK

RivetS PROVIDE EXTREME DURABILITY

FABRICS ATTACH QUICKLY

Portable and lightweight

Velcro® is a trademark of....

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Visit our website for setup tips and more.

¾-STOP DIFFUSION

FULL-STOP DIFFUSION

1-¼-STOP DIFFUSION

GOLD/ WHITE

SILVER/ WHITE

SUNLIGHT/ SILVER

¾-STOP BLACK NET

1-½-STOP DOUBLE BLACK NET

REVERSIBLE FLAT BLACK CHROMA KEY

SMALL 42" x 42"

1890

1848

1857

1860

1863

1872

1869

1866

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1845

1875

—

MEDIUM 42" x 72"

1892

1849

1858

1861

1864

1873

1870

1867

1855

1846

1876

—

LARGE 72" x 72"

1894

1850

1859

1862

1865

1874

1871

1868

1856

1847

1877

1878

XLARGE 96" x 96"

1898

1809

1810

1811

1812

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1815

—

1813

1814

1879

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Pasha #5502

Regency #5503

Ornate #5504

Bisbee #5505

Kingsley #5506

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Onyx #5501

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Take a step back in time with these high-quality fabrics representing the timeless look and feel of past eras. These 9' x 12' seamless backdrops are custom-produced offering an extra-heavy matte fabric with patterns embossed in thick velour. Enjoy years of quality with absolutely no reflections. From senior and family portraits to classical weddings, this timeless look will be a favorite for years to come.

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PAINTED MUSLINS

muslin & SOLID Backgrounds

April Showers

Athens

Bracken Brown

Canberra

Cayman Green

Charcoal Gray

Costa Brava Blue

Gentian Blue

Hazel Pastel

Light Gray

Moonlight

Porcelain Blush

Scarlet Mist

Storm Clouds

Deep Seas

Desert Scape

Espresso

Westcott® muslin sheet backgrounds are constructed from 65% cotton/polyester blend muslin and are hand-painted with an acrylic-based paint. Each contains a 6" pole pocket.

Collapsible BACKGROUNDS Collapsible backgrounds are ideal for the photographer on the go. They setup in seconds, collapse to 1/3 of their open size, and can easily be leaned up against a wall or mounted using the portable background support stand.

Black/White

5685

Bracken Brown/ Light Gray

6' x 7'

—

6746

Bracken Brown

5666

6766

Gentian Blue

5664

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Moonlight Cloudscape

5641

6741

Storm Clouds

5647

6747

2-in-1 Reversible Autumn Red/ Pearl Black/ White

6' x 7' 6768 6772

5682

Bracken Brown/ April Showers

6770

Canberra/ Costa Brava Blue

5684

Rich Mocha/ Heavenly Blue

6771

Hazel Pastel/ Athens

5683

Smokey Gray/ Midnight Blue

6767

Storm Clouds/ Gentian Blue

5681

5' x 6'

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Storm Clouds/ Heather

6769

Storm Clouds

Painted MusliNS

SHEET BACKGROUNDS

2-in-1 Reversible April Showers/ Heather

5' x 6'

Collapsible Backgrounds April Showers

Washable Muslins & SOLIDs

Painted Muslin April Showers

10' x 12'

10' x 24'

Washable

10' x 12'

10' x 24'

5746

5846

Autumn Red

5783

5883

Athens

5702

5802

Black

5718

5818

Bracken Brown

5766

5866

Deep Seas

5788

5888

Canberra

5704

5804

Desert Scape

5790

5890

Cayman Green

5736

5836

Espresso

5784

5884

Charcoal Gray

5706

5806

Executive Gray

5719

5819

Costa Brava Blue

5769

5869

Heavenly Blue

5789

5889

Gentian Blue

5764

5864

Midnight Sky

5782

5882

Hazel Pastel

5762

5862

Night Shadows

5791

5891

Light Gray

5708

5808

Pearl

5785

5885

Moonlight

5741

5841

Rich Mocha

5787

5887

Porcelain Blush

5738

5838

Smokey Gray

5781

5881

Scarlet Mist

5705

5805

White

5717

5817

Storm Clouds

5747

5847

WASHABLE MUSLINS & SOLIDS Autumn Red

Midnight Sky

Black

Night Shadows

Pearl

Rich Mocha

Smokey Gray

Executive Gray

White

Heavenly Blue

The colors shown may vary slightly due to the catalog printing process. For most accurate representation please view in natural lighting conditions or visit your local dealer for physical samples.

Chroma-Key Backgrounds

Light Stands and Booms Light Stands

Light stands are durable and lightweight. Constructed from aluminum with a black anodized finish.

Digital backgrounds Digital backgrounds allow the ability to remove a subject and place them anywhere. They are great for both digital video and photo.

Sheet Backgrounds

LIGHT STANDS

ITEM #

13' Air-Cushioned Heavy-Duty Stand 13' Heavy-Duty Stand 10' Heavy-Duty Stand 8' Lightweight Stand 3' Backlight Stand

9914 9913 9910 9908 9920

Illuminator® Arm #1100 The Illuminator Arm has a double ball joint for exact positioning. The clip mechanism firmly grips the product frame and fits on any stand with a standard fitting.

Sheet backgrounds provide a generous shooting area for full length and group photos. Made from a nylon-based polyester. Chroma-Key Blue

Chroma-Key Green

Solid Gray

Collapsible

CHROMA KEY BLUE

ITEM #

10' x 12'

5773

10' x 24'

5873

CHROMA KEY GREEN

ITEM #

10' x 12'

5779

10' x 24'

5879

Closed Length = 33" Open Length = 6'

Background Accessories

1 Color

Size

ITEM #

3' x 4'

5690

Chroma-Key Green

6' x 7'

5987

Size

ITEM #

Blue/Green

3' x 4'

5687

Blue/Green Blue/Green

5' x 6' 6' x 7'

5686 5986

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Chroma Key Blue/Green Collapsible Reversible Kits

Background Cross Bar with Clips #9017

(1) Reversible Chroma-Key Blue/Green (1) Background Stand

Size

ITEM #

5' x 6' 6' x 7'

5689 5985

#9014

The Background Support System contains two aircushioned stands, a three-section cross bar that can extend to 10.5' using all three sections or 7' using only two sections, and a carry case. This system allows for mounting an additional cross bar and background.

Umbrella Tilter Bracket

Adjustable Shoe Mount Bracket #5015

L-Mounting Bracket

Used to mount light heads to stands with a standard fitting.

Secure virtually all speedlites or hot shoe mount flash units to a light stand using this adjustable bracket.

For attaching a speedlite to a 16" Mini Apolllo™.

#6013

2-in-1 Reversible

Closed Length = 3.9' Load Weight = 4.4 lbs.

Brackets

Background Support System

Collapsible backgrounds setup in seconds and collapse to 1/3 of their open size for easy transport and storage. Solid Gray

Boom Arm #6017 6' Boom Arm includes tilter bracket and adjustable 6.6 lbs. counterweight.

Background Storage Bag #7005

Collapsible Background Stand

#8519

CASES SHOWN ON PAGE 40

#1103

Educational

Photo & Video Lighting Kits Photo Basics was developed by Westcott as a tool to help photo enthusiasts and professional photographers master the art of studio lighting and Green Screen technology. With step-by-step guides and instruction on everything necessary to create amazing photos and videos, we educate you about accurate camera settings, exact positioning points for lights and subjects, digital editing, and more.

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Greeting cards, scrapbooking, keepsakes & more!

Unique photos & videos using Green Screen

Quality products with education from the experts

Learn, Create, Capture

Unleash Your Creativity

Shoot Like the Pro You Are

Capture your memories like a pro, even if you feel like a novice! The beginner reflector kit and studio lighting kits with education make taking better photos a breeze.

Make yourself a rock star, spice up your online profile page or place your little brother on the moon using the simple software kit or complete Green Screen educational lighting kits.

Whether you're a student looking for your first lighting kit or a pro that's been shooting for years, high-end Strobelite™ kits offer amazing quality at prices that won't break the bank. Photo Basics

5-in-1 Reflector Kit

with education

The most versatile light modifier Whether controlling the light indoors or outdoors, the 5-in-1 reflector is the fastest, most affordable way to achieve diffused or reflective light. This kit contains a 1-stop diffusion panel and a slip cover that is silver, gold, white, and black. Use it outdoors or add to an existing studio setup for even more versatility and control. Frames are double-riveted to stand up to tough abuse while maintaining shape and flexibility.

5-in-1 Reflector Kit

#304

Kit Contents: (1) 40" 5-in-1 Reflector • Silver, gold, white, black slip cover • 1-stop diffusion panel (1) Reflector Holder (1) 7.5' Light Stand (1) Extensive 2-hour Educational DVD

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“Shooting outdoors in natural light is a breeze when you use a reflector to control and bounce the light. The late afternoon light coming from behind Gianina provides a nice hair light, but her face would be dark without some additional light. Look how beautiful she looks with a golden bounce light on her face. A good rule of thumb when photographing people? Bring a reflector!” Erin Manning

SOLUTIONS

complete

Diffusion

Gold

Black

Silver

White

Situation

Harsh sunlight causes shadows on your subject.

Shadows appear on one side of a subject's face and the subject has naturally pale skin.

When lighting on your subject's face is too bright and cannot be adjusted.

Contrast is desired to add “spark” to an image.

Unwanted shadows appear on a subject when skin tones should remain neutral or unchanged in color.

Solution

Place a diffuser directly between the sun and your subject to diffuse this harsh light. The same concept can be done when using studio lights indoors.

Use a gold reflector to fill in unwanted shadows while adding warmth to skin tones.

Use of a black reflector will subtract or pull light away from skin tones.

Use a silver reflector to add cool tones and specular highlights to your subject all while filling in unwanted shadows.

Use a white reflector to fill in unwanted shadows while keeping your subject's skin tones neutral.

Photo Basics

Window Light

Home Studio Lighting Kit with education

Professional-quality photos in the comfort of your own home Everything you need for professional-quality photos in the comfort of your own home. The uLite constant lights with window-light fluorescents stay cool to the touch and are perfect for photographing everything from children and babies to online video and portraits.

“From still shoots to video, the fluorescent bulbs and softboxes are safe to use around kids, easy to set up, and they produce beautiful light.” — Erin Manning

Hosted by Erin Manning

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uLite Constant Lights 85-Watt Window Light Fluorescents 20" Collapsible Softboxes 6.5' Light Stands Educational DVD

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Constant Light Kits

2-Light Umbrella Kit #406

3-Light Kit with Background Light #403

Two 250-watt constant lights allow you to easily see lighting patterns just as your camera does. The umbrellas setup in seconds and softly diffuse the light onto your subject. The light stands complete this entire package.

This 3-Light Kit offers a main and fill light, as well as a third background light with 6" reflector. The reflector will illuminate the background with a circular pattern while adding depth and dimension to your subject.

Kit Contents: (2) uLite Constant Lights (2) 30" Umbrellas (2) 10" Reflectors (2) 6.5' Light Stands (2) 250-watt Photofloods

Educational DVD

Home Studio Lighting Kit #407

uLite

Erin Manning is a professional photographer, teacher and television personality. She helps people understand photography and technology by translating technical mumbo-jumbo into everyday words with a friendly teaching style. The Educational DVD hosted by Erin features setup, usage and how to get creative with the Home Studio Lighting Kit. Join Erin as she takes a head shot for online profiles, creates a pizza party invitation, captures a play date with 3-year old twins and more!

Kit Contents: (3) uLite Constant Lights (2) 20" Collapsible Softboxes (1) 6" Reflector (2) 6.5' Light Stands (1) 3' Backlight Stand (2) 500-watt Photofloods (1) 100-watt Lamp

2-Light Kit with Free Background Rental #404 This complete 2-Light Kit includes a free 5' x 6' Scenic Background Rental ($50 value). Whether it’s the holidays, birthday parties or senior portraits, bring your subject to life with this kit and over 100 background choices. More on pages 92-97. Kit Contents: (2) uLite Constant Lights (2) 20" Collapsible Softboxes (2) 6.5' Light Stands (2) 500-watt Photofloods (1) FREE! 5' x 6' Scenic Background Rental

“After the “pink” photo shoot with Gianina (pg. 26), I introduced some white fabric netting into the scene and captured a totally different look. The light from the softbox wraps around her face creating a flattering light and soft shadows. My Home Studio Lighting Kit is in constant use. From still shoots to video, the fluorescent bulbs and soft boxes are safe to use around kids, easy to set up, and produce beautiful light.”

— Erin Manning

Photo Basics

PB500

Educational Constant Light Studio Kits

Guesswork eliminated Always wanted to take your photos to the next level but never knew how? These complete, easy-to-use kits are designed to take all the guesswork out of studio lighting. Complete with constant lights, accessories and education, you'll have all the equipment necessary to create stunning images in the comfort of your home or studio.

PB500 2-Light Studio Kit #512 (2) (2) (2) (2) (1) (1)

pb500 Constant Lights 500-watt Photofloods 45" Soft Silver Umbrellas 6.5' Light Stands Carry Case Instruction Booklet

PB500 2-Light Kit #502 (2) (2) (2) (2) (1) (2) (1)

pb500 Constant Lights 500-watt Photofloods 45" Soft Silver Umbrellas 6.5' Light Stands 5' x 8' Slate Background Background Wall Hooks Floor-Positioning Mat and Guide Card (1) Carry Case (1) Educational DVD

PB500 3-Light Kit #503

2-Hour Educational DVD Each kit includes a 2-hour educational DVD that walks you step-by-step through the setup of your kit, camera operation and helpful lighting and posing techniques.

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Floor Mat and Guide Card The custom-designed floor mat and guide card provide exact positioning areas for your camera, subjects and lights to create a perfect 2-to-1 lighting ratio.

Complete Constant Light Kits Constant lights, umbrellas, stands, background and carry case are everything necessary to create your very first home studio.

“As the administrat or of a daycare, I tho be fun to use my Photo Basics equip ught it would ment to take spring pictures an d ra When I was told the ise money for the daycare. kit came with an instructional DVD, I had no ide a how much instru ction there was going to be.

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pb500 Constant Lights 500-watt Photofloods 45" Soft Silver Umbrellas 6.5' Light Stands 3' Backlight Stand 100-watt Lamp 5' x 8' Slate Background Background Wall Hooks Floor-Positioning Mat and Guide Card (1) Carry Case (1) Educational DVD

Accessories and specs on pg. 82

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Strobelite Educational Lighting Kits ™

Power, precision and control The Strobelite offers 300 effective-watt seconds of power in a compact self-contained unit allowing the ability to freeze action by using a single powerful “flash” of light. A quick-release plate and built-in umbrella mount allow for attachment of a wide range of accessories.

The Difference is Education Complete kits contain all the lighting products necessary to create stunning images at home or in the studio. Each kit comes with a 2-hour Instructional DVD that walks you through how to operate your digital camera, step-by-step set up of your kit, lighting and posing, along with many tips and techniques to enhance your images.

The exclusive Custom-designed Floor Mat and Guide Card provide exact positioning points for your camera, subjects, and lights to determine a perfect 2-to-1 lighting ratio. 80

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Accessories and specs on pg. 83

©BOB DAVIS

Strobelite Studio Kit #220

Strobelite 2-Light Kit #240

Strobelite 3-Light Kit #241

(1) Strobelite (1) 43" White Umbrella (1) 40" 5-in-1 Reflector (1) Reflector Holder (2) 6.5' Light Stands (1) Educational DVD

(2) Strobelites (2) 43" White Umbrellas (2) 6.5' Light Stands (1) Floor-positioning Mat and Guide Card (1) Carry Case (1) Educational DVD

(3) Strobelites (2) 43" White Umbrellas (2) 6.5' Light Stands (1) 3' Backlight Stand (1) Floor-positioning Mat and Guide Card (1) Carry Case (1) Educational DVD

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uLite Constant Lights & Accesssories

PB500 Lights & Accesssories

uLite #410 This compact constant light packs 500 maximum watts. The tilting bracket allows for exact positioning. Fits onto any standard light stand.

PB500 Constant Lights

uLite Specifications • 500-watts • Ceramic, standard base socket • Standard 5/8" mount • Standard Edison lamp base • 12' 120-volt AC 3-prong • High-impact polycarbonate housing • Dimensions: 7" x 7" x 5" • Weight: 1.5 lbs.

500-watt Photoflood Lamp #550 This lamp offers over 60 hours of lighting power.

Illuminates the background with a 60-degree circular pattern while adding depth and dimension to your subject.

Quickly adapt the uLite to work with up to 4 daylight-balanced fluorescent lamps. Adapter for use with fluorescent lamps only. Maximum 30-watts per socket.

(4) 30-watt Window Light Fluorescent Lamps #414 Daylight-balanced fluorescent lamps combine with the 4-socket adapter for cool window light with 480 equivalent-watts of power at 5500 Kelvin.

PB500 Specifications • 500-watts • Ceramic, standard base socket • Standard 5/8" mount • Standard Edison lamp base • 12' 120-volt AC 3-prong • High-impact polycarbonate housing • Dimensions: 9" x 5" x 8" • Weight: 1.6 lbs.

#500B

#500R

20" Collapsible Softbox #412

Sets up and collapses in seconds making it very easy for travel. Designed specifically for the uLite with maximum 500-watts.

uLite & 20" Softbox

#411

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Strobelite #150

A pb500 light offers 500-watts of constant light. No need for meters or slaves, as constant light allows you to see the image prior to capture just as your camera does.

6" Reflector #415

4-Socket Fluorescent Adapter #413

Strobelite™ & Accessories

pb500 Backlight Kit #501

Tip: Combine the 4-Socket Fluorescent Adapter with a 4-pack of 30-watt Fluorescent Lamps to add a natural window light option for the uLite.

Light up your background while separating your subject. Using this kit will add depth and dimension to your subject instantly. (1) pb500 Constant Light (1) 100-watt Lamp (1) 3' Backlight Stand

Carry Case #700 This is a soft-padded carry case designed to transport and protect up to a three-light kit. It can hold lights, reflectors, cables, light stands and umbrellas. Two overlapping handles, shoulder strap and three cushioned inserts are included.

#500Y

85-watt Window Light Fluorescent #418 Simulate the look of beautiful window light. At 340 equivalent-watts of power, they generate very little heat, are daylight-balanced at 5500 Kelvin, and last 8,000 hours. Tip: Photofloods are “hot lights” that offer the ultimate output and power. Fluorescent lamps are cool lights that simulate the natural look of window light.

500-watt Photoflood Lamp #550 This lamp offers over 60 hours of lighting power.

100-watt Lamp #553

A double glassed tungsten halogen lamp that offers the ultimate in quality and control at 2800 Kelvin.

Strobelite Specifications • 300 effective-watt seconds • 100-watt modeling lamp • Fast recycle times = 1 – 2.5 sec • Flash duration = 1 – 3 m / sec • Flash variability = 1/4 to full • Optical slave and ready beep • Color temperature = 5500K • User changeable flash tube • Built-in tilter bracket • Sync size = 1/8” • Reflector/protective cap • 15-ft power cord • Available in 110 volt

Wheeled Carry Case #701

This deluxe carry case is a soft-padded case designed to easily wheel, transport and protect up to a four-light kit. It can store lights, reflectors, cables, light stands and umbrellas.

Strobelite Flash Tube #206 Replacement flash tube for Strobelite and Strobelite Plus.

Snoot #202

The use of a snoot will result in a small circle of light, when it is attached to the front of your light source. The opening of the snoot, its length, and the distance of the subject will determine the size of the circle of light. (Cannot be used in conjunction with a modeling lamp.)

Barndoor Set with Grid and Gels #201

Honeycomb Grids

A grid alters the shape and intensity of the light. The density of the honeycomb mesh and the distance of the subject from the light will determine the spread of light. Available in 60°, 30° and 20°. Size = standard 7" reflector.

Modeling Lamp #551

150 watt replacement modeling lamp for Strobelite and Strobelite Plus.

60°

30°

20°

#203

#204

#205

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Light Modifiers Soften and Stylize Your Light Umbrellas Silver Softboxes Softboxes provide the ultimate direction and control for diffusing harsh light. Each comes standard with two heats vents, an inner and outer diffusion panel, and protective carry case. An adapter ring is required for mounting. Max 500-watts.

Reflectors

Light stands are constructed from aluminum with a black finish. Knobs allow for height to be adjusted accordingly and legs extend inward and collapse for travel.

40" 5-in-1 Reflector #301 Contains a 1-stop diffusion panel ideal for diffusing harsh light indoors or outdoors. The included slip cover (Gold/Black/White/ Silver) reflects light to fill in unwanted shadows.

Umbrellas offer a wide spread of light and are ideal when shooting groups or large areas. A white umbrella provides quick and easy light diffusion, while a silver umbrella acts as a bounce light source. These umbrellas work with all Photo Basics light heads as well as most photography lighting systems.

Light Stands

Reflector Holder #302

3' Backlight Stand #751

6.5' Light Stand #750

Holds and positions a reflector. Mounts directly to a light stand.

Digitents

45" Soft Silver Umbrella #450

43" White Umbrella #451

New 36" Super Silver Umbrella #452 84

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16"x22" Softbox #786

Ideal for photos including small objects and portraits.

24" x32" Softbox #787 Ideal for photos with medium-sized objects, 3/4 portraits and small groups.

36" x48" Softbox #788 Ideal for photos with large objects, full length images, and large groups.

17"x 50" Softbox #789 Ideal for use as a hair, rim or accent light.

Adapter Ring for PB500 and Strobelite™ #790

Works with both rectangular and strip softboxes

The Digitent is designed to provide glare-free images of highly reflective objects such as electronics or jewelry. By placing the object inside the self-enclosed diffusion box, surrounding light is softened while providing a neutral background behind the object. Digitents collapse to 1/3 their open size and include a black and white background along with protective travel case.

20" Digitent #305 30" Digitent #300 Each kit includes: (1) Removable diffusion panel (1) Black Background (1) White Background (1) Carry Case ©Michael thompson

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Simple

Green Screen Software Kit Simple software makes digital creations beyond easy! No experience窶馬o problem! Magically go anywhere in minutes with this complete Green Screen Photo Kit. The included PhotoKey Lite software automatically extracts the Green Screen from behind your subject. This allows for insertion of any one of the 100 digital backgrounds included, or you can upload your own background image for endless possibilities! Provide finishing touches using the software's editing and positioning tools. Works on both MAC and PC.

Software Features

窶｢ Fast, fun and easy software automatically removes the green background 窶｢ Includes features for image enhancement, sizing and rotation 窶｢ Easily save creations in many popular formats

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Digital Backgrounds Included! Digital backgrounds for any occasion: Holiday, sports, children, abstract, whimsical, landmarks, futuristic, music and more!

Green Screen Digital Software Kit #417 [1] PhotoKey Lite Software [100] Digital Backgrounds (1) Free! 5' x 7' Green Screen [2] Wall Hooks

1. Shoot

2. Upload

3. Create!

Take a photo using the Green Screen and any digital camera.

The software automatically extracts the background.

Use any of the 100 included digital backgrounds or your own. PhotoKey Lite is a product of FXhome.

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Green Screen

Educational Photo Lighting Kit Complete Educational Kit featuring The all-in-one Photo Green Screen Lighting Kit comes complete with everything necessary to take amazing images. This kit includes constant lights and softboxes that reduce shadows while illuminating the subject. The specifically-engineered Green Screen background is wrinkle-resistant and glare-free, making it a breeze to extract.

Educational DVD The educational DVD guides you step-by-step through all aspects of setup, lighting and posing. Then, the pros at the National Association of Photoshop Professionals teach the do's and don'ts of Green Screen technology in post-production using Adobe® Photoshop® and Adobe® Photoshop® Elements.

uLite Photo Green Screen Lighting Kit #401

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Go anywhere with Green Screen You may have heard the wonders of using Green Screen for video, but for the first time ever, we teach how simple and easy this technique is to perform. This kit comes complete with everything you need, including lighting, Green Screen, educational DVD, animated backgrounds and free trial of Adobe® Premiere® Elements software.

Educational DVD

The educational DVD covers all aspects of setup, lighting and posing, then teaches the do’s and don'ts of Green Screen technology in post-production using Adobe® Premiere® Elements.

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Ten animated backgrounds and a trial of Adobe® Premiere® Elements are included to get you editing Green Screen videos immediately.

10 digital backgrounds and a trial of Adobe® Photoshop® Elements are included to get you started making Green Screen photos right away.

“This kit gives you everything you need to get started with Green Screen photography—a great backdrop and easyto-use lighting. Plus it comes with an instructional DVD that covers the setup and use of the kit.” Dave Cross, “Photoshopographer,” NAPP

Educational Video Lighting Kit

Animated Backgrounds

Digital Backgrounds

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Green Screen

(2) uLite Constant Lights (2) 20" Collapsible Softboxes (2) 6.5' Light Stands (2) 500-watt Photofloods (1) 9' x 10' Green Screen (1) Adobe® Photoshop® Elements Trial (10) Digital Backgrounds (1) Educational DVD

uLite Video Green Screen Lighting Kit #402

(2) uLite Constant Lights (2) 20" Collapsible Softboxes (2) 6.5' Light Stands (2) 500-watt Photofloods (1) 9' x 10' Green Screen (1) Adobe® Premiere® Elements Trial (10) Animated Backgrounds (1) Educational DVD

Adobe® Photoshop® and Adobe® Premiere® are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

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Wrinkle-resistant Rich Black, High-Key White and Green Screen backdrops are constructed of durable fabric with a matte finish. They are ideal for portrait and group shots using high-key or low-key lighting. Fabrics can be easily gelled to instantly change color.

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• 9' x 10' and 9' x 20' sizes • Heavy-duty and wrinkle-resistant • Matte finish for no reflections • Rod pocket and grommets for hanging • Machine washable • Includes heavy-duty cloth carry case

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Photo Basics muslins are constructed of 100% cotton muslin and feature a pole pocket and grommets on all four sides. Each background is computer printed to perfection to ensure the exact color and quality you'd expect. They are lightweight, easy to manage and machine-washable. White ©bob davis

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