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17-inch silver beauty dish with central deflector, Elinchrom mount

Glow Edge

Glow Edge 17" Silver Beauty Dish Elinchrom Mount

SKU CH-MGQV-TV6A9

A 17-inch silver beauty dish with Elinchrom mount delivers high-contrast, wrap-around light for portrait and fashion work

  • Professional illumination from 17" silver interior maximising reflectivity
  • Elinchrom-mount compatibility for secure studio flash integration
  • Lightweight 2 lb aluminium construction for easy location transport
  • Double parabolic reflector creates wrap-around light with dramatic contrast
  • Opaque centre disc eliminates direct flash for softer, directed output

17" Silver Beauty Dish for Elinchrom Mount

The Glow Edge 17" Silver Beauty Dish is a light modifier designed for Elinchrom mount studio flash systems. It uses a double parabolic reflector system to produce a distinctive wrap-around quality that blends softbox diffusion with direct flash contrast. The silver interior maximises reflectivity for higher output and enhanced subject detail. It suits portrait and fashion photographers seeking dramatic, controlled illumination.

Practical limits of the beauty dish format

The 17 inch diameter works best for head-and-shoulders portraits or tight spaces where larger softboxes cannot fit. A central opaque disk blocks direct light, forcing it to bounce backward into the bowl for a wider, softer spread than a bare flash. The dish requires a separate speedring to mount onto monolights, adding an extra purchase and setup step. Silver finish increases contrast and specular highlights compared to white versions.

Upgrade from umbrellas and small softboxes

This beauty dish replaces shoot-through umbrellas or compact softboxes when you need more directional control and a characteristic circular catchlight. The jump is worth it for studio or location portrait work where the mix of soft shadows and crisp detail defines the look. It is not for photographers who need the broad, even coverage of large octaboxes or the extreme portability of collapsible modifiers.

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Price $42.99
Cheaper than about 64% of the 3,696 comparable items (median $57.99).

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Questions about this item

Which size of the Glow Edge Silver Beauty Dish should I choose for head-and-shoulders portraits in a small studio?

The 17 inch silver version is designed for head-and-shoulders portraits and figure studies where softboxes or umbrellas cannot fit, making it the right choice for tight spaces.

What does the 17 inch silver interior actually do to the light when the dish is mounted on my strobe?

The silver finish increases output and contrast while bringing out subject detail, and the double parabolic reflector with a central diffuser disc bounces light backward into the bowl for a wide, wraparound beam that is softer than direct flash but more contrasty than a softbox.

Will the Elinchrom mount on this beauty dish fit my existing speedring, or do I need a specific adapter?

The dish uses an Elinchrom mount and requires a compatible speedring purchased separately to attach to most studio flash or monolight brands.

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