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. Does this camera have dual native iso?

A: No it does not.

Q: 2. What are the improvements of the G2 model over the original URSA Mini Pro?

A: 4k120, cleaner image overall. Those alone are worth the upgrade. Also different control layout, direct record to SSD (with screen open only)

Q: 3. Hey Friends at B&H. This camera looks like it has huge potential and delivers so much for the price. There is lots of good info here but I still have a few things I’d like to know before buying. Here are my questions: 1) Start up time. From off to ready to record, what is the wait time? 2) The Camera advertises 15 stops of dynamic range. Sounds awesome! Has anyone seen this tested on a xyla chart to confirm? Also is the dynamic range less when the camera is set to some ISO? 3) Has anyone seen rolling shutter tests compared to other CMOS sensors of a similar size (FS7, Alexa, EV1, Gemini?) 4) Has anyone seen test footage of the low light that has technical information about the amount of light the images were recoded in as well as ISO, Stop and shutter angle? Love to see noise comparisons between other cameras in class. 5) Any bugs? Anyone here had the chance to use the camera for 100+ hours? If so any weirdness or unreliability? 6) Is it true that settings / info display cannot be sent though SDI to an external monitor? If anyone has information or links that answer these questions it would be very much appreciated. Alternatively I’s be happy to do the tests if a demo camera can be spared for a few days. :) 7) Last question, BH stock still says coming soon. Anyone know how soon soon is?

A: 1) About 7-8 seconds. 2) The camera does provide 15 stops of dynamic range. 6) You can enable settings/info to be displayed on the SDI outputs via the monitoring settings.

Q: 4. does this camera have internal stabilization?

A: This camera does not offer internal stabilization. You can either use external stabilization such as a steadicam or lenses that offer optical stabilization.

Q: 5. Is the BMD battery plate included?

A: The VLock or Gold Mount battery plates are an optional accessory.

Q: 6. does the camera powers the Canon CN-E 18-80mm T4.4 COMPACT-SERVO Cinema Zoom Lens ?

A: Yes, the camera powers that lens.

Q: 7. Can this camera output 1080i through the SDI?

A: Yes

Q: 8. I have an Ursa Mini Pro. Will my BM viewfinder and shoulder mount kit work with the G2?

A: Yes

Q: 9. When set to 4.6k, can you still output to SDI? Is the resolution still 4.6k, and will that work in a TV Studio Pro 4k production switcher?

A: The SDI output (assuming you are using a 12G-SDI cable) is 4096 x 2592 at 60 fps or 3840 x 2160 12-Bit at 60 fps, or 1920 x 1080 12-Bit at 30/60 fps. However, the TV Studio Pro 4k switcher will only take in a max signal of UHD 4K (3840 x 2160 12-Bit at 60 fps).

Q: 10. Will the SSD module for the Mini Pro work with the G2 (read/write speed adjustments with BMRAW 1.3) as well as the battery plates from BM?

A: Yes they should be. The SSD Module and Batter Plates for the previous Ursa Mini Pro Models will be compatible with this new model as well.