WOW! Good-by Flash Bracket,

Review:

"I purchased this somewhat ugly looking piece of equipment after shooting several other bounce and bounce/diffusion products, shot about 800 pics at a wedding and was amazed at the tonal quality that this produced. The flesh tones were exceptional. Although the one cavat that I warn against is staying within 15 feet or so as directed on the packaging. Of course, like many, I like to test the limitations of my equipment. This is certainly the one to replace the flash bracket and it weighs virtually nothing. I highly recommend this, as even the verticals (portrait style) are great. It is definitely worth checking out. It certainly lightens the load for us aging pros." Customer B&H Website - October 23, 2007

"The Shell Softens Harsh On-Camera Flash." -Photo Shopper

"...modern-day Weegees, always trying to soften the harsh light put out by the flash in their hot shoe, will welcome the Shell." -Popular Photography

"...a handy new flash accessory that softens the light of on-camera flash units to eliminate harsh shadows and extend the light source away from the lens for more-flattering portrait lighting." -Petersen's Photographic

THE SHELL Models TSS and TSM are designed to work with on camera flash units that swivel. They will eliminate the frustrating problems of harsh and elongated shadows.

Unlike other strobe head accessories, the shape and positioning of THE SHELL'S design keeps the light coming from above the lens in both horizontal and vertical positions - the most flattering light for portraiture. This allows you to have a matched lighting situation in both the horizontal and vertical positions. There is nothing else on the market that does this. You can go back and forth between the horizontal and the vertical positions and always have matched light. Otherwise without THE SHELL, using the flash head in the direct flash position you would get one type of light - a flat light. When you turn the camera to the vertical position you get another type of light - with a harsh and elongated shadow; neither one is flattering nor do they match. Also other important features are the fact that THE SHELL does not interfere with the infrared sensors or the TTL.

We have two models of THE SHELL that soften on-camera flash (see enclosed information). The TSS fits smaller swivel head flashes, such as the Nikon SB 800, Canon 580 EX, etc. The TSM fits potato masher style flashes such as the Metz 60ct, larger Sunpak models, Normans as well as the Lumedynes.

Designed by a leading commercial photographer who wanted the ability to move more easily from a horizontal to a vertical format without any adjustment to the flash head. THE SHELL maintains a soft and flattering light not before possible with existing flash accessories.

Wedding and documentary photographers field tested THE SHELL for a year. They discovered that in addition to the soft light, THE SHELL also has a wide angle of coverage. Subjects were shot with a 24mm lens without any light fall off. THE SHELL is an invaluable accessory for the photographer who cannot set up lighting, but desires a soft and flattering light.

THE SHELLs lightweight, rugged form allows you to store your flash, lens or other accessories nestled protectively inside of it in your camera bag.

The suggested retail price of either model is $39.95.

THE SHELL is available at many local photo dealers as well as mail order outfits such as:

B&H (800-606-6969) and Adorama (800-223-2500).

You can also order directly from us by sending a check in the amount of $44.95

($39.95 for The Shell + $5.00 for shipping and handling).

Massachusetts residents must add applicable sales tax.

The check should be payable to Arnold Beckerman.

Thank you again for your interest in THE SHELL. I hope this answers your questions.

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