BD-27 - USB Drive Impact - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Beauty Dish Reflector
Brand	Impact
Model	BD-27
Size (Diameter)	27 inches (68.6 cm)
Reflector Color	Neutral white
Lighting Effect	Shadowless, diffused light with natural-looking catch light
Primary Use	Fashion and portrait photography
Mounting Type	Requires Impact mounting adapter (sold separately)
Compatible Adapters	BDA-ALI, BDA-BRO-L, BDA-BRO-S, BDA-COM, BDA-ELI, BDA-EXC, BDA-HEN, BDA-IMP, BDA-MUL-L, BDA-MUL-S, BDA-NOR-A, BDA-NOR-BPN, BDA-NOV, BDA-PHO, BDA-PRO, BDA-SPE
Accessories Available	Diffuser sock (catalog 9031670) and honeycomb grid (catalog BDG-27)
Warranty	1-year limited warranty
Included Items	Beauty dish only; flash unit, lamp, stand, adapter not included
Care Instructions	Wipe with soft dry cloth; avoid harsh chemicals
Safety Notes	Ensure adapter is securely mounted; follow strobe manual
Material	Metal reflector with white coating
Repairability	Contact Impact customer service for RMA
Manufacturer	Impact (a Gradus Group brand)

Frequently Asked Questions - BD-27 Impact

What is the Impact BD-27 Beauty Dish used for?

The Impact BD-27 is a beauty dish reflector designed for fashion and portrait photography. It produces a shadowless, diffused light with a natural-looking catch light in the eyes, providing greater contrast and texture than a softbox or umbrella.

Does the BD-27 come with a mounting adapter?

No, the mounting adapter is sold separately. You need to purchase the correct Impact mounting adapter (e.g., BDA-IMP for Impact/Bowens compatibility) to attach the beauty dish to your strobe.

What accessories are available for the BD-27?

Optional accessories include the Impact Diffuser Sock (catalog #9031670) to soften light further, and the Impact Honeycomb Grid (catalog BDG-27) to change light intensity and shape.

How do I mount the beauty dish to my strobe?

First, remove the thumbscrew and washer. Slide the mounting adapter into the brackets on the back of the beauty dish. Reinsert the thumbscrew and washer, tighten clockwise. Then mount the assembled dish onto your strobe as per the strobe's manual.

What strobes are compatible with the BD-27?

Compatibility depends on the mounting adapter. Adapters are available for many strobes including Impact/Bowens, Profoto, Elinchrom, Broncolor, Paul C. Buff, and more. Refer to the adapter table in the manual.

What is the warranty period for the Impact BD-27?

The Impact BD-27 comes with a one-year limited warranty from the original purchase date against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.

How should I clean the beauty dish?

Clean the beauty dish with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners that could damage the reflective surface.

Can I use a diffuser with the BD-27?

Yes, you can attach the Impact Diffuser Sock (catalog #9031670) to soften the light further. It fits the 27" beauty dish.

What is the diameter of the BD-27?

The BD-27 has a diameter of 27 inches (68.6 cm). It is the largest size in Impact's beauty dish lineup.

Where can I get support or service for my Impact product?

For support, contact Impact Customer Service at 212-594-2353 or visit www.impactstudiolighting.com. For warranty service, obtain an RMA number and return the product with proof of purchase.

USER MANUAL BD-27 Impact

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Beauty Dish Reflector

INSTRUCTIONS

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your Impact Beauty Dish. The Impact Beauty Dish is available in 16", 20", 22", and 27" versions. It features a neutral white reflector and mounts onto your strobe to reflect and diffuse light, creating a shadowless effect that offers greater contrast and texture than a softbox or an umbrella. Because beauty dishes produce a natural-looking catch light, they are ideal for fashion and portrait photography.

Note: The Beauty Dish requires the correct mounting adapter (sold separately) in order to mount onto your strobe.

Recommended Accessories

Additional accessories are available from Impact. Mount the Impact Beauty Dish to your strobe with an Impact Mounting Adapter. Attach an Impact Diffuser Sock to soften the light further, or an Impact Honeycomb Grid to change the intensity and shape of the light.

Mounting Adapter Catalog Number	Compatibility
BDA-ALI	Paul C. Buff Alien Bee, Einstein, White Lightning, and Zeus; Balcar; Flashpoint
BDA-BRO-L	Broncolor Primo, Pulso, and Flashman
BDA-BRO-S	Broncolor Impact; Hasselblad Vista; Visatec
BDA-COM	Comet; Dynalite SH and AH
BDA-ELI	Elinchrom; Impact EX; Calumet Genesis; Interfit EX
BDA-EXC	SP Systems Excalibur
BDA-HEN	Hensel
BDA-IMP	Impact; Bowens; Calumet Travelite; Cowboy; Interfit Stellar; JTL; Photoflex; Rime Lite; Westcott
BDA-MUL-L	Multiblitz Magnolite, Magnolux, Ministudio, Variolite, and Xenolux; Flashpoint II
BDA-MUL-S	Multiblitz Profilite, Profilux, and Minilite
BDA-NOR-A	Norman Allure
BDA-NOR-BPN	Norman LH
BDA-NOV	Novatron
BDA-PHO	Photogenic; Norman Monolight
BDA-PRO	Profoto
BDA-SPE	Speedotron Black, and Brown M11

Honeycomb Grid Catalog Number	Diffuser Sock Catalog Number	Compatibility
BDG-16	9031630	16" BEAUTY DISH
BDG-20	9031660	20" BEAUTY DISH
BDG-22	9031650	22" BEAUTY DISH
BDG-27	9031670	27" BEAUTY DISH

Setting Up Your Beauty Dish

In order to mount your Impact Beauty Dish, you will need to purchase and install the proper mounting adapter.

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Remove the thumbscrew and washer by rotating the thumbscrew.

Close-up of a hand adjusting a metallic circular component on a black stove burner, with yellow arrows indicating direction (no text or symbols)

Slide the mounting adapter into the brackets on the back of the beauty dish.

Hand turning a small component into a metallic cylindrical component on a stovetop (no text or symbols visible)

Insert the thumbscrew and washer into the threaded hole and rotate clockwise to tighten.

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Mount the Impact Beauty Dish onto your strobe light.

Note: For instructions on how to mount your Impact Beauty Dish, refer to your strobe's instruction manual.

All photos are for illustrative purposes only. Flash units, lamps, and light stands are not included with the Impact Beauty Dish unless purchased as a kit.

One-Year Limited Warranty

This IMPACT product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever occurs later. The warranty provider's responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at the provider's discretion, of any product that fails during normal use of this product in its intended manner and in its intended environment. Inoperability of the product or part(s) shall be determined by the warranty provider. If the product has been discontinued, the warranty provider reserves the right to replace it with a model of equivalent quality and function.

This warranty does not cover damage or defect caused by misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse, improper installation or maintenance. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, THE WARRANTY PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This warranty provides you with specific legal rights, and you may also have additional rights that vary from state to state.

To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Impact Customer Service Department to obtain a return merchandise authorization ("RMA") number, and return the defective product to Impact along with the RMA number and proof of purchase. Shipment of the defective product is at the purchaser's own risk and expense.

For more information or to arrange service, visit www. impactstudiolighting.com or call Customer Service at 212-594-2353.

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