Fresnel Spot (Order code MOD013)
Now available for nearly all makes of flash head!
The Fresnel (frennel) Spot attachment produces a very special light, bright in the centre and fading out to the edges.
It became famous in 1920s Hollywood and is now the light shaping tool of choice for fashion, glamour and portrait photographers who have moved beyond soft lighting and who want to emphasise high cheekbones and good complexions.
A Fresnel lens shapes the light into an organized beam of mostly parallel light rays. It can be focused to produce a tighter smaller spot or a looser, wider spot of light.
Used at a distance, it's a harder light which creates a sharper, yet still smooth shadow edge transfer. When used close to the subject, as in a still life shot, the relatively large size of a 9" Fresnel lens positioned just 10 inches from the set creates a mix of hard and soft light. The shadow edges are still very distinct yet there is some wrap of light as well.
These examples by Marc Gouguenheim illustrates the effect well.
The photo above, Wayang, won a prestigious award and the second example, above, is a commercial shot produced for a jewellery manufacturer.
The Fresnel Spot Attachment includes a guide rail that supports the weight of the flash head and allows full adjustment.
Technical Specifications
- Quality of light: Gradual transition from bright centre to dark edge, adjustable by means of focussing control.
- Light output (compared to standard reflector) -1.7 stops.
- Modelling lamp: Yes, uses lamp fitted to flash head. The modelling lamp can be left switched on in use
- Adjustments: Can be focussed
Compatible with:
With the Lencarta/Bowens speedring supplied, it will fit all Lencarta, Bowens and other flash heads with standard Bowens S-fitting
This softbox can be supplied with a speedring to fit any one of the following makes of studio flash
By default, it will fit on Lencarta & Bowens flash heads but you can add a different speedring, to fit any of the following flash heads, simply by removing the speedring and fitting another, which only takes a couple of seconds!
Elinchrom
Hensel
Broncolor L
Broncolor S
Multiblitz V
Multiblitz P
Profoto
Balcar (same fitting as Alien Bees)
SPECIFICATIONS
In box:
Weight 8.92kg
Length 540mm
Height 380mm
Depth 495mm
Weight of unit: 7.31kg