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Highlighting Details with the Dedolight EYESET

Samples of the Dedolight Eye Set

Call Attention to Details (and Only the Details)

No matter how precise you lighting needs to be (and with Dedolight gear, you can get pretty darn precise), eventually you'll run up against the limitations of how much of a "sliver" simple barn doors can give you. What if you want to light up your subject's eyes for a fashion shot or music video? How about highlighting a small bottle of perfume half-buried in the sand? Or calling out small details in your tabletop miniature shot? In most cases, barn doors will get you 60% there, but spill light on the rest of the scene, ruining your cool effect. Possibly making you feel like a failure.

Dedolight DPEYESET filters mounted on a DP2

That's where the Dedolight's EYESET filter kit comes in. The EYESET is three specially formulated filters, plus a custom filter holder, that fit into a Dedolight projection unit attached to your Classic, 200, or 400 Series light head. The filters themselves are specifically created for this purpose, and are different from traditional diffusion filters. By mixing and matching the three filters, it's possible to create seven different levels of effect. And if that isn't enough, you can focus the Dedolight head itself for even more variety. Click on the sample images above to see how this kit can improve two typical scenes, whether you're looking for something bold or a little more understated.

Flexfill: The Original Collapsible Reflectors

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Get Total Lighting Control, Whether On Location or In Studio

We've all seen it: when the contrast between your light and shadows is too extreme, the sensors in your camera will "crush" the highlights or shadows, ruining your exposure and washing out all your detail. Using a reflector to "fill" the shadows or soften direct light brings your subject within the range your camera can capture reliably.

  • Controls natural or artificial lighting contrast and quality
  • Sets up and collapses in about one second
  • Collapses to one-third its size for easy transportation & storage
  • Zippered nylon pouch included
  • High-quality materials; made in the USA

In 1982, Visual Departures introduced the first collapsible reflector: Flexfill. Today, Flexfill is used by thousands of top studio and location photographers. Available in four sizes and nine surfaces, it's a highly portable and efficient lighting solution.

Flexfill is fast. The riveted spring-steel rim allows any Flexfill to open up or fold down to one-third its working size, instantly, with the flick of a wrist. And you can hold Flexfill reflectors flat, concave, or convex, depending on whether you want neutral, spot, or diffuse light.

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There have been many copycat products, but none compare well to Flexfill. Flexfill reflectors have always been made in the USA; built to last from tough, non-fading materials. Cheap knockoffs often come apart at the seams, and the manufacturers often include the rim fabric in their measurements. Rest assured: when you buy a genuine 48" Flexfill, you'll get the full 48" of usable area you paid for.

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