12.6. Other flash accessories

In addition to devices for softening light output, there are various accessories available that can modify or shape light in different ways. These tools perform very different functions.

12.6.1. HonlPhoto Speed Strap

This is a convenient strap for attaching accessories to flash heads. Most add-ons require Velcro adhesive pads to be added to the sides of the flash head, which inevitably look a bit untidy and leave a sticky residue. Instead, this strap is a pressure / friction fit rubber and Velcro strap that can be added to the end of a flash unit and quickly removed when it's no longer needed. One minor drawback is that it has a rubber tag with the manufacturer's name that can get in the way of some flash attachments. Nonetheless, it's a flexible solution that's compatible with most of the add-on accessories in this section. Figure 12-24