Profoto Umbrella deep XL Diffuser

$150.00 /day

A dedicated pull-over extra-large white fabric sheet designed specifically for the Profoto Umbrella Deep XL line, now available for premium gear rental in Hong Kong. Converts your 65-inch parabolic umbrella into a giant, ultra-uniform diffuse softbox layout within seconds.

A 10% damage waiver fee will be applied to your order in the rental basket unless proof of own insurance can be supplied.

The Profoto Umbrella Diffuser XL is a mission-critical light-softening accessory built explicitly for large-scale commercial campaigns, fashion editorials, and expansive video crews, making it a highly valued add-on when renting in Hong Kong. While the standalone Profoto Umbrella Deep XL provides fantastic power efficiency and broad coverage, its massive open-face architecture can still cast specular highlights that are too pronounced for subtle skin work or highly reflective garments. This premium fabric diffuser pulls effortlessly over the open front face of your giant umbrella, acting as an instant secondary scattering filter that entirely eliminates stroboscopic hotspots.

When executing an equipment hire for heavy-duty commercial projects, high-end lookbooks, or multi-person cinematic interview setups, maximizing versatility without adding heavy structural rigging is mandatory on HK production sets. Snapping this color-neutral fabric sheet over your white or silver deep XL umbrella transforms it into a giant, wrap-around softbox profile. It evenly distributes flash output edge-to-edge across the massive 65-inch (165cm) surface, yielding gorgeous, ultra-creamy skin-tone transitions with a beautiful, natural circular catchlight. Its lightweight collapsible cloth build means it folds down completely flat, sliding neatly into your mobile travel kits for easy transit across Hong Kong.

Applicable Scenarios:

On-Location HK Fashion & Commercial Campaigns: Blends raw specular flash lines seamlessly across wide compositions, creating a massive, perfectly even skin glow that drastically minimizes local post-production retouching times.
Large Group & Corporate Portraiture: Converts your extra-large deep umbrella into a space-saving giant softbox layout, offering a sweeping, flattering key light profile that evenly wraps across large corporate teams simultaneously.
Cinematic Video Interviews & Overheads: Offers a featherlight alternative to hauling heavy scrim frames and heavy butterfly diffusion overheads during quick flash street shoots in crowded HK outdoor locations.

Giant Softbox Transformation: Effortlessly converts any open-face 65-inch Profoto Umbrella Deep XL into a massive, uniform diffuse softbox within seconds.
Integrated Hotspot Eradication: Diffuses central flash tube exposure evenly across the extra-large fabric surface, removing raw specular flares completely while softening shadow borders.
Elastic Perimeter Drawstring Attachment: High-tension elastic border slips tightly over the massive umbrella rim, securing the fabric mask safely against location wind gusts on outdoor sets.
Zero Color Shift Textile Density: Stitched from high-grade, color-neutral technical fabrics that scatter light paths cleanly without introducing unwanted color temperature shifts.
Featherlight Foldable Profile: Cloth structure collapses down to pocket size, adding virtually zero physical bulk or load strain to traveling location lighting kits.

Profoto Umbrella Diffuser XL (Pure White Diffusion Cloth) x 1
Dedicated Lightweight Fabric Storage Pouch x 1
(Note: This rental listing covers the fabric diffuser sock accessory only. The Profoto Umbrella Deep XL framework, light stands, and flash lamp heads are available for rent separately at our HK studio.)

Q: Can I use this diffuser sock on standard shallow photography umbrellas?
A: No. This accessory is custom-tailored with specific geometric depth markers to wrap flush around the exact 65-inch (165cm) structural profile and 16-rib frame of the Profoto Umbrella Deep XL line. Tight tensioning and edge containment cannot be guaranteed on shallow models.
Q: How much light exposure do I lose when mounting this diffuser cloth?
A: The diffuser absorbs approximately 1.5 f-stops of raw light output as it smooths out specular hotspots. You can easily compensate for this minor transmission reduction by increasing your strobe’s power output or slightly widening your camera aperture.
Q: Can I leave hot halogen modeling lamps turned on while utilizing this diffuser sock?
A: We highly advise dimming or completely turning off continuous high-wattage studio halogen lamps (like 300W or 500W modeling globes on the D2) during prolonged indoor sessions to prevent heat traps inside the closed envelope. However, when paired with the cool LED modeling lights on portable units like the Profoto B10 series, it is perfectly safe to run at 100% output indefinitely.
Q: How is the rental fee calculated?
A: The rental fee is calculated on a 24-hour basis per rental period at Dream Scenes Studio Hong Kong.
Q: Is a deposit required?
A: Yes, a corresponding deposit is required for all equipment rentals in HK.
Q: What payment methods are accepted for the deposit?
A: We accept credit card authorization for the deposit, which is fast and convenient for local and international crews.