New Light modifier from Alien Bees / Paul C. Buff
I am a fan of big light modifiers because of the soft light they can produce… I guess in a few days I will know how this monster works when and if mine arrives – They have been on backorder for months do to issues. Will report back when I know more…
The PLM™ System is a modular light modifier system that can quickly be configured as a large, high-output parabolic reflector, as a wide-beam or narrow-beam softbox, or as a bounce or shoot-through umbrella.
The PLM™ System is available in 51-inch, 64-inch and 86-inch sizes, measured tip to tip across the top arc of the open umbrella.
The updated PLM™v.2 models offer both traditional umbrella-style mountingand faceplate speedring mounting for Paul C. Buff, Inc.™ and Elinchrom units. Opening like a traditional umbrella, the PLM™v.2 has a 7mm umbrella pole that allows it to be used with all Paul C. Buff, Inc.™ flash units and a wide range of flash units by other manufacturers (any models accepting umbrella poles up to 7mm in diameter). New in the version 2 model, we additionally offer faceplate mounting with the provided speedring cage assembly (available for Paul C. Buff, Inc.™ or Elinchrom users). This unique design allows exact centering of the umbrella for accurate aiming and optimal lighting quality. Both configurations – speedring and 7mm shaft – mount with zero protrusion from the back of the light.
Einstein™ E640 flash with 51" White PLM™ using Buff Speedring Assembly
Einstein™ E640 flash with 51" White PLM™ using Umbrella Rod
Note: ALL models of the PLM™ arrive with the umbrella pole for attachment. They additionally arrive with either a Paul C. Buff, Inc.™ speedring assembly or an Elinchrom speedring assembly. To use the PLM™ system with flash units by manufacturers other than Paul C. Buff, Inc.™ or Elinchrom (using the umbrella-style attachment), either the standard Paul C. Buff™ model or Elinchrom model may be purchased.
Silver PLM™
- silver 16-rib parabolic bounce umbrella
- silver inside / black outside
- projects a soft but narrow beam of light
- produces the light pattern and high output similar to a 40° reflector
- two to three f-stops more output than a typical softbox
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