The white Manfrotto HiLite Illuminated Background is a unique way to achieve high key photographs. This inventive system allows the photographer to minimize lighting scenarios while achieving spectacular results.

The HiLite Background is different in that it permits you to place your strobe head INSIDE the background, completely directing the light to the background and filling it with white light. No more worrying about 'spill' or having to test to see if the background light is positioned correctly since the background will be evenly lit. Furthermore, because the background is actually illuminated it means the subject can stand virtually right in front of it without casting a shadow.

This system also works as a rear softbox and can illuminate your subject as well. This means you can simply use use one other light in the front and you're ready to shoot.

Collapsible and Reversible    Zippered Side Slots for Light Placement    Free-Standing Design    Includes Carry Case

Illuminates background evenly eliminating the need for a separate rear light

Free standing

Can be suspended on a Lastolite 1108 background support system

An optional 'wipe clean' vinyl train is also available

Can even be used as a very large softbox

Available in four sizes

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. which is the internal diameter of the largest ring, and the internal diameter of the lower ring?

A: The outer diameter is about 7.9 inches.The inner diameter is not listed by the manufacture but is around the same size as the inner section of a Balcar and Alienbee light. And that is about 5.6 inches.

Q: 2. what diameter rod are the slots designed for? Not a word on site?

A: The slots on the 045-6 are about 1 inch wide. However, they are only designed to fit the slotted tabs on a Manfrotto Expan Drive.

Q: 3. do you need to purchase 2 to get the 20 foot support?

A: By using two of these supports, you would get a little over 20 ft of width, however we cannot recommend for safety reasons. Generally, the right type of support is based on the type of background material you need to hold.

Q: 4. How deep is the bracket? i.e. from the outer -most slot to the wall. Thanks!

A: I am sorry but I am on travel and cannot respond for a little over a week.

Q: 5. How long is the bracket? Thanks!

A: Length is 732.5 mm (28.8 )

Q: 6. What are the dimensions of the Manfrotto 044 Background Holder Hooks?

A: The Manfrotto 044 Background Holder Hooks are approximately, Hook Length: 8" (20.3 cm) 6.5" (16.5 cm) 5.2" (13.3 cm) And overall Height is Overall: 12.6" (32 cm).

Q: 7. What else would I need to purchase to make this a fully operating system?

A: (6) Manfrotto 046MC Expan Drive Sets with Chain (they have three different colors)If your background doesn't come with an inner tube (like cardboard tube), then you will have to tape or attach it to tube. Cheap and easy way to do this is PVC pipe.

Q: 8. How much weight it can support?

A: 6 paper rolls with chains no problem.

Q: 9. What is the Maximum Height for the light stands included?

A: The Light stands are 10'3 when set with the maximum footprint and can be raised to 10'6 with a slight reduction of the footprint. For the most stable setup, the maximum footprint is suggested.

Q: 10. What are the dimensions of the Manfrotto 045 triple hooks?

A: At the longest hook, the dimensions are 12-9/16 x 1-13/16 x 8-1/8".