dedolight has unveiled its Lightstream Flag system which was designed to prevent excess light from passing beyond a reflector and then bouncing back to create unwanted effects within a scene.
The idea of the dedolight Flag system is simple, to prevent excess light aimed at the reflector/s, however, the dedolight Lightsteam Flag system can also be used in other ways. By using the different surfaces you can achieve different results. Black will absorb light, whereas the gold, silver or white surfaces covering the flag will provide a larger reflective surface.
The dedolight Flags are available in square or round shapes with a mounting point located central to a hole within the flag, This is where the reflector attaches. The flags are available in 5 different sizes to accommodate different size reflectors:
- 22 inches
- 32 inches
- 42 inches
- 52 inches
- 62 inches
It is also possible to mount several flags together. Square flags can be mounted to a single stand, enabling 4 or 5 reflectors to be mounted to attachable arms. All flags, single, round, or multiple squares use the one and only stand, the same one that holds the reflector. All other flag systems need extra stands and with lighting setups involving multiple reflectors, you may wind up with a forest of stands.
The large reflective surface is useful for creating soft light while the choice of reflector located central to the flag will act as a hard light. By using different reflectors in the center, you can create a different effect while maintaining a large soft light surface. The distance of the flag + reflector to the subject will influence the result.
A flag covered in white, silver, or gold will be a soft light when used close to the subject, but it will become a harder light when moved further away.
The dedolight Lightstream Flag system is a very similar concept to the DoPchoice SnapBridge system. They are actually compatible with the CRLS Lightbridge reflectors as the dovetail mount is the same for both systems. The DLR-LOCK-F mounts to the reflector rail while accepting the rods that hold the flag/disc in place.
Price & Availability
The 22″ Lightstream 5-in-1 collapsible flag disk system for various reflector sizes (DLR-FLAG5in1) retails for $248 USD.
The 32″ Lightstream 5-in-1 collapsible flag disk system for various reflector sizes (DLR-FLAG5in1) retails for $308 USD.
The 42″ Lightstream 5-in-1 collapsible flag disk system for various reflector sizes (DLR-FLAG5in1) retails for $382 USD.
The 52″ Lightstream 5-in-1 collapsible flag disk system for various reflector sizes (DLR-FLAG5in1) retails for $469 USD.
The 62″ Lightstream 5-in-1 collapsible flag disk system for various reflector sizes (DLR-FLAG5in1) retails for $565 USD.
