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Author:  lroger [ Mon Oct 28, 2013 10:43 am ]
Post subject:  Beauty Dish

I've decided to buy the 22HOBD-W beauty dish.

I read somewhere that the rear flat surface of the Buff BD limits its range of motion when mounted on a standard light stand. I want to be able to tilt the dish to at least a 45 degree angle.

Will I be able to accomplish this?

Author:  Technical Support [ Mon Oct 28, 2013 10:48 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Beauty Dish

It depends on the light. Alien Bees are restricted to a slightly down angle, while WhiteLightning, Einstein And Zeus have a range of motion that should be about 45 degrees.

You can use a boom arm, or similar extension to allow more downward rotation with Alien Bees.

Author:  lroger [ Mon Oct 28, 2013 11:24 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Beauty Dish

I have the AB800. Does Buff sell something I can use? If not, can you recommend?

Author:  Technical Support [ Mon Oct 28, 2013 2:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Beauty Dish

We no longer carry a boom arm, and our mini boom arm will have the same problem.

We do not have a specific recommendation, but Westcott boom arms tend to be popular, as do Avenger. If you use them with our stands, make sure to use a boom that clamps to the column and not to the top stud.

B&H carries them starting about $75-$100 and up.

Author:  lroger [ Mon Oct 28, 2013 3:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Beauty Dish

Thank you Technical Support!

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