Elinchrom 70cm Beauty Dish Zilver met Deflectoren

I was worried the deflectors might be flimsy, but they click into place firmly and the silver dish gives my portraits that crisp, high-contrast look I was after.

That silver finish really does add noticeable pop to skin tones compared to my old white one, and the 70cm size gives a lovely soft-but-crisp catchlight. The deflector sits securely and I love how the contrast turns out straight out of camera.

The silver interior absolutely pops catchlights in eyes, and the 70cm size is perfect for head-and-shoulders portraits without spilling light everywhere. Deflectors are solidly built too, so no flimsy rattling when I angle it down. This dish has become my go-to for skin texture that's crisp but not