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The screw mounting location on the spine, by which the curved arms attach, barely extend through the curved rod during assembly. Is that normal?

Yes, that is normal. You should see 3 to 4 threads extending through the arm rods enabling you to securely attach the arms and tighten the thumbscrews without fear of over tightening or stripping the threads. If you find it difficult to extend the sp

How do I set the Eyelighter 2 tilt to match the optimum tilt set up from the original Eyelighter?

The Eyelighter 2 has a variable 74 degree tilt. With the thumb screws of the tilter facing you, set the tilt so the edge of the washer on the top thumb screw is just inside the right end of the adjustment slot and tighten the thumb screw. This will s

How to Assemble the Eyelighter

Brandon, at Westcott, walks viewers through assembling the Eyelighter in this product tutorial. The Eyelighter is the only curved reflector available on the market, featuring a durable aluminum frame and highly reflective silver surface.

What is a good main light source for using with an Eyelighter?

The Eyelighter is designed for use with a diffused light source that is at least 24" in size. The Eyelighter's creator, Larry Peters, suggests a medium-sized round or octagonal softbox, like our Halo, Apollo Orb, Rapid Box Octas, or the Joel Grimes B

Is the mounting bracket on an Eyelighter II tiltable?

The Eyelighter II was designed to allow adjustments to the tilt angle. The original tilt, size, and curve of the unit were all designed by Larry Peters to easily produce the desired effect at the preset position. The Eyelighter II opens up the possib