Manfrotto has introduced the 32" Halo Compact 2-Stop Diffuser for image makers who want to travel light while taking full advantage of ambient light or minimal lighting gear to produce polished work. Able to set up in seconds, the Halo is built around a rigid metal frame to which the 2-stop diffusion material is attached. The versatile diffuser can be held or mounted in front of a light source, acting like an open-sided softbox to provide a soft, flattering quality of light with reduced contrast. Another frequent use is holding the Halo up over the subject's head to tame the harsh midday sun.

The supporting ring has a large, ergonomic handle that makes for a secure, comfortable grip when angling the Halo or holding it overhead. The frame also has 1/4" female threads and a 1/4" to 1/4" adapter for mounting options. The Halo folds down to a fraction of its open size to fit in the included bag for storage and transport.

Packs Smaller Than Most Diffusers    Soft Light Quality, Reduces Contrast    Ergonomic Hand Grip for 1-Hand Operation    Lightweight, Rigid Frame    1/4" Thread Mount & 1/4" to 1/4" Adaptor    Includes Carry Bag

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can you click/stack Manfrotto 1052BAC w/1051BAC?

A: Unfortunately, these stands can only stack with the same type of stand. For example, you could stack 3 1052BC stands together or 1051BAC stands together.

Q: 2. Can you move the camera compartment lower in the bag? I have a Nikon Z 5 with 24-70 f4 and a Tamron 70-300 Z mount that would need more length in the camera compartment.

A: Yes, you can re-arrange the space inside Manfrotto Advanced Compact III 12L Backpack to fit all your Nikon camera and lenses. All the dividers are fully removable.

Q: 3. Is there any wobble of the stabilizer when operating on the Halo? Im concerned that it will sway side to side when moving as the only thing supporting it is the screw

A: We have not noticed any significant amount of wobble.

Q: 4. Can I use this with my Ronin SC Gimbal..? Thanks.

A: Yes, any single arm gimbal with a 1/4 20" thread at the bottom will mount on this device.

Q: 5. Is this three stands or just one? Its hard to tell by the description.

A: Just one!

Q: 6. Will this bag hold a Nikon Z 5 with 24-70 f4 lens attached plus a Nikon Z 40 mm in the camera compartment?

A: Yes, the Manfrotto Advanced Compact III 8L Backpack (Black) would hold the Nikon Z5 Mirrorless Camera connected to the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S Lens, along with the Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 Lens in the camera compartment.

Q: 7. Can I use my Zhiyun Crane with this halo?

A: According to Glide Gear: The Glide Gear Gimbal Halo allows you to attach any single arm gimbal with a 1/4 20 mounting screw. It increases stability with 2 hand use, reduces arm fatigue and allows the ability to attach accessories. Since the Zhiyun-Tech Cranes have a 1/4 mount in the base their handle you are good to go.

Q: 8. It says 32” mat cutter. Is this the overall size of the mat or can it cut up to 32” opening on the mat?

A: Hi. This means it has a 32" capacity between the hinges. You can insert the 32" side of a full sheet of mat board into the cutter but not the 40" side. I hope that helps. Thanks.

Q: 9. Will this also cut a straight edge? Like a regular paper cutter or is this only for mats? I'm looking for something that could pull double duty as something that will also trim my large images instead of putchasing a separate paper cutter + mat cutter.Thanks!

A: This may cutter, like Logan's other mat cutters, does come with both a straight cutter (intended for mats or foam core) and a bevel cutter (intended for cutting bevels on mats). It may be impracticable, though, to use the straight cutter for cutting a substrate much thinner than mat or foam, as the cutting board has a groove in which the blade of the straight cutter rides. For a thick substrate like foam or matboard (2- or 4-ply) that is rigid on its own there is no risk of an inconsistent cut due to material bending down into that groove, but with a thinner material that might be a risk. The thinnest material I've cut on my Logan mat cutter was linen (trimming the linen on a linen-backed piece of art), which worked fine, but for anything thinner for which you want absolutely precise cuts you might be better off with a good straightedge (the Logan Adapt-A-Rule is excellent -- I have the 40-inch model) and a sharp knife on a cutting surface without such a groove as this has. That said, for mats and foam I wouldn't use anything other than this device; it's really quite excellent.

Q: 10. What is the length of the individual tubing pieces, and what is the tubing diameter?

A: Each section of tubing that makes up the Manfrotto Halo Compact Reflector, Sunlite/Soft Silver (32") is about 11" long.