From professional photography studios to amateur setups, the Photek SoftLighter II 60" White Umbrella with a 7mm Shaft is an essential tool for creating beautifully diffused lighting. This innovative umbrella is designed to take the light from your strobe head or monolight, reflect it off its white panels, and then further soften it with a built-in diffuser as it exits, providing a gentle and even illumination.With a generous 60" diameter, this SoftLighter II umbrella is ideally suited for capturing full-length portraits of one to two people, or for illuminating a product setup of up to 4x5 feet. It's capable of effectively lighting an area of 20 square feet, making it a versatile choice for a variety of photographic scenarios.Please note that this model does not come with gold and silver discs. To mount shoe mount flash units to the SoftLighter II, a shoe mount light stand or umbrella adapter will be required. When using shoe mount flash units, they must be set to Manual mode as the entire flash will be housed inside the umbrella, unless the flash unit is equipped with a remote sensor.Designed specifically for strobe use, this SoftLighter II umbrella is not recommended for use with hot lights or modeling lights exceeding 250 watts. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a budding photographer, the Photek SoftLighter II 60" White Umbrella with a 7mm Shaft is a reliable choice for achieving soft, diffused lighting in your shots.