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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Mola Euro or Setti for portrait and some fashion work? | |
Sorry for getting in on this discussion a little late. I just purchased the Profoto B1s, so I have the same dilemma. I have all of the Mola Dishes (Demi, Setti, Euro and Mantti). The Setti has a dramatic light fall off on full body shots with the face being properly exposed and a significant light fall- off going down the model's body. The Euro does not have this characteristic and I use it mostly for couple or group shots. The Euro gives a more even light. I find that the Euro is too heavy and cumbersome to use for location projects. The Setti and the demi works best on location because of their size and weight. You can use the Mola Setti for engagement photo shoots (two people). Remember, that the light will fall off on full body shots. The Mola Demi to me is the "King" of beauty shots because of its smaller size, especially when used with the Westcott Eyelighter. This combination is hard to beat for beauty shots. I do not use the Mantti often. I use the Mantti for group shots only. The secret ingredient to the Mola's beautiful quality of light is the "STACKED DIFFUSER" option. When you stack the two diffusers, the PAD and OPAL, you create an even softer center core of light which is my favorite look. This look is awesome, but this is my opinion.
In the studio, I often use the Mola, Demi, Setti, Euro and Manti as my main lights. I find that the elinchrom "indirect" striplite softboxes (Elinchrom Striplite Softbox for Flash Only - 13x69" (33x175cm) works as an awesome combination in two or three light set ups.
I would recommend that you purchase the Mola Demi or the Mola Setti, or both for location projects with the Profoto B1. I also recommend that you stack the diffusers -- you will not be disappointed with the images you create with the Profoto B1.
Finally, the grid on the Mola Setti gives it a more dramatic light fall off -- it depends on the look that you're trying to create.
I hope this helps.
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