Shot by Scott

I have had a Roundflash for a while now and enjoy its portability, ease of use and simplicity. But the funny thing is I actually end up using it off camera more then on camera, like a consolable soft-box, which is how the new version is designed to be used.

The new dish by Roundflash seen here on a 360ws bare-bulb flash

The Round Dish is a collapseable light-modifier for speedlights /system flashes and as seen above bare bulb flashes. As far as I know its the only foldable light shapers with the light characteristic of a Beauty dishs. Therefore piratical and portable for beauty, portrait and product photography on the go……

The Basics

Here are a few interesting points I have noticed while using it….

• It utilises a simple twist and collapse systems like many of the reflectors out there and is very compact once it is packed down.
• Have a small metal rod inside for stability
• Because of its diameter of 45 cm, the round Flash Dish is only suitable for use with off-camera flash
• Combines the properties of a soft-box with the advantages of a Beauty dish
  
• Suits my shooting style better then the original Roundflash
• Smooth transitions between light and shadow
• Uniform illumination (no hot spots) due to the internal reflector
  
• Susceptible to wind but now where as bad as an umbrella

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 All the images in the sideshow are from Roundflash and are not my photos.

I haven’t had the disk long but have done 3 shoots with it. The next few examples are done in the studio but I really do like the light it provides with soft skin tones and a nice catch  light in the eyes. What I would like to see Round-flash add is a honey comb grid that you can Velcro to the fount just to add that extra light control when needed but that is probably only me being pedantic ….

Diameter 45cm \ 17,7″
Depth 22cm / 8,7″ (with strap)
Weight 155g \ 5,5oz
Weight w. pouch 181g \ 6,5oz
Pouch dimension 20cm x 16cm \ 7″ x 6″
Flash circ. 21,5cm ~ 26cm