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STROBELLA

Strobella (Strobe + Umbrella) is a flash diffuser which includes a shoot-through, white nylon umbrella and a velcro elastic band to mount it on the strobe. It fits most of the portable flashes and can be used in any type of photography. It doesn’t just softens the shadows but can reduces them significantly.

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STROBELLA IS ESPECIALLY USEFUL FOR:

Macro photography (flowers, insects, jewel, food, etc) : Strobella is extremely versatile and  easy to handle. You can light the subject from very short distance, change rapidly the angle of lighting. Moreover, when the strobe is mounted on the camera hot shoe, the shadows are much smaller than with other diffuser/reflector due to its very short distance from the objective.

 

Portraits, reportage and wedding photography: Strobella allows you to move freely, even during vertical shootings, when you can’t set up a studio lighting system, or when shooting outdoor.

 

DESCRIPTION

Strobella includes a small nylon, neutral white, umbrella and an elastic band with a velcro strap. The weight of the kit is just 65 g (2.29 oz). The umbrella is 23 cm (9.06") long and the max diameter is 30 cm (11.8").

 

WHY DO I NEED IT?

Compared to non-diffused flash Strobella help reduce and soften shadows, reduce contrast, even lightening and the colors will look more naturals.

Compared to most bouncer panels (like Lumiquest), Strobella has a larger surface hence produces softer shadows. Moreover, due to the very short distance between the lower part of the umbrella and the objective, the vertical shadows, like to one produced by the nose on the upper lip, will be drastically reduced. Strobella can be set up in few seconds, especially if you leave the elastic band on the flash. Strobella it’s cheaper than most similar products on the market.

Compared to other flash diffusers (like Sto-Fen, Gary Fong Lightsphere™, etc): Strobella can be used outdoor, it doesn’t need a reflecting wall or ceiling, it has a larger diffusing surface. Strobella is foldable, less bulky, and far cheaper.

 

ADAPTABILITY

 Strobella can be used on almost any type of flash gun whit a perimeter (measured around the flash window) is between 15 and 26 cm.

HOW TO USE IT