Only recommended for Profoto flat front lights. It also offers a wide beam angle adjustment range that further extends light shaping opportunities. Despite the remarkably compact size it adds up to 1.2 f-stop of effective light output at a range of two meters.
It’s a great time saver, so portable it even fits mounted on to the B1X, the former B1, D1 or D2 when packed in our bags. The OCF Zoom Reflector offers a wide zoom range and takes up minimum space in your bag. That means you can use it with B1X, the former B1, B2 and also with D1 and D2 without the modeling light heat restrictions that concerns other OCF Light Shaping Tools. It’s a great option to the standard Zoom Reflector if you’re shooting on location. the grid reflector holds 7 inch grids from other brands, whereas the new zoom reflector 2 holds the profoto grids that would otherwise require the grid holder.The OCF Zoom Reflector is designed to bring out the best from our flat fronted lights.
You should be sure you're not confusing the profoto grid reflector and the new zoom reflector 2. The new style grids have the same tab as the old ones did, it must have been missing on the one they showed you. and it doesnt fit the new zoom reflector directly, it requires a grid holder. I have seen the old profoto grid, with a degree tab attached. indicate the degree on the new profoto grids? I went to vistek, they have the new zoom reflector, with the grid fitted in perfectly, i asked them the degree, and the manufacturer because nothing indicated on the grid, and they have no answer. As Karib33 stated, the overall diameter of the new zoom reflector is 7-1/4" (due to 1/8" lip).Īlso the grid/filter holders can be used on the new zoom reflector. I don't know about speedo grids but the Profoto grids I have are exactly 7-1/8" in diameter. I was told by customer service you can use the grid holder on the new style zoom, but I haven't tested that yet. New zoom is 7-1/4" across, it does take the profoto barndoors and new style grids, but the old ones simply fall out, as well as the snoot.
Nice - thanks! I think I'll just stick with my standards.Ĭan you confirm that the grid slot on the New Zoom doesn't take non-Profoto grids? I've been using the Speedo grids with my older Grid Reflector, but I read somewhere that the New Zoom is right in between 7" and 8" grid sizes rather than being standardized. Note: When used with an older Profoto Zoom Reflector (circa 1990s), this grid requires a barndoor with grid holder or a grid and filter holder kit. This grid mounts directly onto the Zoom Reflector 2. I would say, if being very critical, I would use the New Zoom Reflector from increments 8-5, and the Standard Zoom Reflector at Increment 4 and beyond.į/3263/3214028420_aa1cf7a4cd_b.jpg &0183 &32 This Profoto 10° Honeycomb Grid for Zoom Reflector 2 provides a beam spread of 10° when mounted on a Profoto Zoom Reflector. However, the Standard version retains it's hotspot. On the New Zoom Reflector, increment 4 loses it's center hotspot, but does reduce overall spill diameter as with the Standard Zoom Reflector. This is where the Standard Zoom Reflector comes in strong. It is more efficient than the Standard Zoom Reflector from Increment 8-5. The New Zoom Reflector has a more intense hotspot, albeit smooth.
The Standard Zoom Reflectors has been my go-to for a couple of years and after extensive fruitless searches for performance comparisons, I decided to buy the New Zoom Reflector and try it myself. I've been attempting to research about the differences of the two. Profoto Grid Kit for Zoom Reflector 2 The Profoto Grid Kit for Zoom Reflector 2 is an ideal way to maximize the potential of the variable beam angle Zoom.