Canadian photographers and filmmakers, rejoice! The revolutionary Sunbounce Lighting System has found its new home at Amplis Foto, Canada’s leading distributor of premium photography and imaging products. As Sunbounce takes this exciting step forward, Amplis Foto is proud to bring its world-class lighting solutions to Canadian creatives, providing unparalleled tools for crafting perfect light in any situation.
Whether you’re working on a sprawling outdoor shoot or in the intimacy of a studio, Sunbounce’s mobile, versatile and innovative products empower you to control light with precision and ease. Let’s take a closer look at what makes the Sunbounce system so unique.
Why Sunbounce Stands Out: A Revolution in Light Control
Since its inception in 1999, Sunbounce has been at the forefront of light manipulation for photographers and filmmakers. Designed by professional photographers for professionals, the Sunbounce system offers a versatile, lightweight and foldable solution to control and enhance light under any conditions.
Explore the Sunbounce Lighting Tools
Sunbounce offers five distinct tools, each designed to simplify and elevate your work:
- Ultra-mobile with a patented 3D frame construction.
- Available in sizes ranging from the MICRO-MINI (60 x 90 cm) to the BIG (180 x 245 cm).
- Durable yet lightweight, with integrated grips for easy handling.
- Larger sizes are easy to disassemble for portability and include a storage bag.
- A hovering, contrast-reducing screen that moves with your subjects, resembling a giant fly swatter.
- Available in three sizes to fit your needs, from 90 x 120 cm to 180 x 245 cm.
- Static, square frames perfect for larger, more controlled setups.
- Available in sizes from 6’ x 6’ to 12’ x 12’ for both diffusion and reflection.
- A focusable, oval reflector offering three light qualities: hard, neutral, and soft.
- Compact, portable, and made to handle a variety of lighting conditions.
- Integrated handles make Sun-Mover easier to aim than most folding reflectors.
- A small, portable reflector that softens light from speedlights for studio-quality results on the go.
- Designed to follow the “45/45 rule” for perfect light placement.
- Unique fabric that blocks 75% of the wind without creating a vacuum behind the screen.
- Prevents wind from affecting sensitive Steadicams on location or ruining talent’s hairstyles and wardrobe.
Made in Germany: Handcrafted Excellence
What truly sets Sunbounce apart is its exceptional craftsmanship. Handmade in Germany, Sunbounce products use high-quality aluminum and aircraft-grade materials to create robust yet feather-light frames. The screens, sewn by skilled artisans, are designed to last and perform reliably under the most demanding conditions.
This dedication to quality ensures that Sunbounce products are not only durable but also incredibly effective, providing consistent, clean light without dents, bumps or unevenness.
Sunbounce in Action
I’ve had my eye on Sunbounce products for years, and I finally got to try them out at the ProFusion Expo. The first thing that struck me was the build quality—these aren’t your typical flimsy tools. The frames feel rock-solid, and the fabrics are durable and substantial, which is exactly what you’d expect from German engineering built to last through years of demanding use.
One product that really stood out was the Sun-Mover. Think of it as a pop-up reflector, but way better. The padded hand grips made it easy to hold while also handling my camera—perfect for getting the light exactly where I wanted it. Then there’s the Sun-Bouncer 3D, which takes durability up a notch with its aluminum tube frame that doesn’t bend or flex. Its rectangular shape is ideal for portraits, especially in vertical orientation. Plus, the Grip Head allowed me to mount it on a C-stand so my assistant could focus on other tasks. On top of all this, I love how practical the system is—you can mix and match screens with the same frame, making it an efficient and cost-effective solution for different shoots.
I’m waiting for warmer weather before I can test the rest of the product line.
Shop Sunbounce Today
The Sunbounce Lighting System is ready to transform your shoots. Visit the new Sunbounce online shop and discover how these innovative tools can elevate your craft.
Get ready to master light like never before—because with Sunbounce the possibilities are endless.
Author: Will Prentice
A portrait, fine art and commercial photographer for 30 plus years, Will Prentice is not just a contributor to PHOTONews magazine, but also host of PHOTONewsTV, owner of Captura Photography+Imaging and Technical Support/Brand Manager for Amplis Foto, Canada’s largest distributor of photographic equipment.
Will teaches photographers of all skill levels how to improve their craft – from creative photo projects to picking the right gear for their needs to flattering lighting to getting the best expressions to creating final images for screen and print. His unique style of highly detailed images with perfect tonality, wide dynamic range and stunning colour is instantly recognizable. Commercial clients rely on Will’s creative eye and mastery of lighting.
When he’s not behind the camera or in front of a class, you’ll find Will outdoors in any weather – usually on one of his bikes or enjoying time with his grandchildren.
