--- product_id: 1176811 title: "Photek 36 inch Softlighter, Diffusing Umbrella with Black Cover" brand: "photek" price: "€ 6.53" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1176811-photek-36-inch-softlighter-diffusing-umbrella-with-black-cover store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Quick Setup Reflective Surface Black Cover Photek 36 inch Softlighter, Diffusing Umbrella with Black Cover **Brand:** photek **Price:** € 6.53 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > Illuminate Your Creativity! 💡 ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Photek 36 inch Softlighter, Diffusing Umbrella with Black Cover by photek - **How much does it cost?** € 6.53 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1176811-photek-36-inch-softlighter-diffusing-umbrella-with-black-cover) ## Best For - photek enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted photek brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Fireproof Safety:** Constructed with fireproof materials for peace of mind during shoots. - • **Quick and Easy Setup:** Set up in moments with a unique translucent cover that fits directly onto the lighthead. - • **Enhanced Reflectivity:** Ten-panel design maximizes reflective surface for a perfect circle of light. - • **Ultimate Light Control:** Experience flawless lighting with a stout black nylon cover that eliminates stray light. - • **Versatile Functionality:** Easily transforms from a softlighter to a shoot-through diffuser for diverse lighting needs. ## Overview The Photek 36 inch Softlighter is a versatile diffusing umbrella designed for professional photographers. With a unique ten-panel construction, it offers superior light control and reflectivity. The black cover prevents stray light, while the quick setup feature allows for seamless transitions between softlighter and diffuser modes. Made from fireproof materials, it ensures safety during use. ## Description The Photek SoftLighter II 36" Umbrella takes light from your strobe head or monolight, reflects it into its white, silver, or gold panel, then softens it again with a diffuser on its way out. This ultra soft umbrella includes one each gold and silver light enhancing discs. These light modifiers can alter the color of your light or give it more sparkle and contrast, as well as increasing light output by a half stop. This 36" size is perfect for a 1 person head shot, or 2x3 ft product setup. It will illuminate ~7 sq ft. Unique construction consisting of ten panels instead of the usual eight gives more reflective surface, more perfect circle of light - more flattering catch lights in the subject's eyes. The removable black nylon cover stops all stray and ricochet, enhancing total light control. With removal of its black cover and a reversal of direction, the SoftLighter II becomes a "softbox" -- a shoot-through diffuser, providing light that can be used either as a main light source or as a flattering fill. Note: For mounting shoe mount flash units to the SoftLighter II a shoe mount light stand/umbrella adapter is necessary. Shoe mount flash units must be set to Manual because the entire flash will be inside the umbrella (unless the flash unit is equipped with a remote sensor). Note: For strobe use only -- not for use with hot lights, or modeling lights over 250 watts. ## Features - White reflective surface, free of bleaches and fluorescence, perfectly reflects the color of your light. - Stout black nylon cover stops all stray and ricochet, enhancing total light control. - Unique construction consisting of ten panels instead of the usual eight gives more reflective surface and a more perfect circle of light, so flattering when seen as catch lights in the eyes. - So versatile a product is the SOFTLIGHTER II, that by removal of its black cover and a reversal of direction, the SOFTLIGHTER II becomes everything a softbox promises. It becomes a shoot through diffuser providing light that canbe used either as a main light source or as a flattering fill - Final touch. The SOFTLIGHTER II sets up in moments. Its unique translucent cover fits directly onto the tips of the SOFTLIGHTER II. A totally fireproof material creates its own collar around the lighthead, with no time consuming fitting of mounting collars or rib setups involved. ## Images ![Photek 36 inch Softlighter, Diffusing Umbrella with Black Cover - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51BEZ2xjGTL.jpg) ![Photek 36 inch Softlighter, Diffusing Umbrella with Black Cover - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31H0iqkylJL.jpg) ![Photek 36 inch Softlighter, Diffusing Umbrella with Black Cover - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Mg-QrhyNL.jpg) ![Photek 36 inch Softlighter, Diffusing Umbrella with Black Cover - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51H2VisycLL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Quality of light is very nice. The sock portion which goes around the reflector ... *by P***E on Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2018* Quality of light is very nice. The sock portion which goes around the reflector of a light is too small and will need a good deal of stretching. ### ⭐⭐ 2.0 out of 5 stars Not the right one *by D***. on Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2014* This is a good light modifier, but my low rating comes from the fact that I was sent the old version (which uses velcro through the front screen, and that leaks light in addition to not being practical at all) instead of the Softlighter II mentioned in the description. It is usable of course and way too much of a hassle to package and send it back for refund. Please beware when buying this model from a third party through Amazon. Better make sure you are going to get what you paid for. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars very nice box!!! *by D***S on Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2011* photek softlighter is a very nice diffusing umbrella. Iam shooting my portraits in my front bedroom of my apartment and the lighting is very very nice. I'm using it with my cowboy studio DP-320 monolight, and it's amazing the light is soft and not too bright for the space that i have it's perfect. I'ts also good for beginners or if your on a budget. good construction and quick to use. If your looking for a nice softbox, this is a very nice one. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1176811-photek-36-inch-softlighter-diffusing-umbrella-with-black-cover](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1176811-photek-36-inch-softlighter-diffusing-umbrella-with-black-cover) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-06-24*