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Review Summary
2024-11-25T12:25:22
Helping me develop a new appreciation for hard light.
Corion B.
2024-10-17T05:21:59
I'm usually a big fan of the GLOW line of products; however, the way the adaptor just slides into 3 slots on the back with only one screw (which was missing from both shipments and each piece was shipped seperatly) I am unable to use until I can try and find a screw that fits to hold the adaptor in. Have a feeling that even at that point it isn't going to be a tight fit and will most likely rattle. The metal is good as is the over all shape. The inner disk is only held up by tention rods and there is wobble there, could possibly pop out if bummped or if using outdoors and moving around quickly. It would be very difficault to locate one of the rods if they were to fall out while using on location.
Nathan J.
2024-09-04T07:42:45
Awesome. I wish I had purchased this a long time ago. Nice soft light but with more definition than a softbox. I almost use it exclusively with the soft cover, and in my product photography work I see much more texture and detail in the products. Very, very nice. Great quality too.
MATTHEW A.
2024-04-11T04:19:18
This beauty dish does the job. It's easy to install and works perfectly.
RACHAEL H.
2024-03-31T14:47:42
Soft even light. Can add a grid to control the spill of the light. Can also add a diffuser to the front to make the light even softer. I also used the Glow Arch strip softbox to fill in the shadows underneath.
Richard D.
2023-12-25T07:25:26
Love it. Works well, A+. Thankfully they included the Elinchrom 'converter' and the sock.
JILL P.
2023-05-06T06:47:56
Like the sturdiness as compared to a soft box bc of wind situation . The white plate that covers strobe has very unsteady rods that won't tighten and plate keep falling off . I had to use der clips to hold it on but that looks tacky when I remove the white cover if I need a tad more light and the clips also pop off often. A little annoying .
PAMELA V.
2023-04-19T19:09:49
Beautiful light quality. It also is much more stable in winds than a soft box. It is my main modifier both outdoors and in the studio. I recommend the white interior for most portraits.
Charles M.
2023-04-17T08:38:14
I've used several soft boxes and other modifiers but the Beauty Dish is by far my favorite.
KRISTIN S.
2023-03-28T08:47:21
Works absolutely fine. Good specular highlights. If I had to buy again I would get a foldable umbrella style. Annoying to pack and carry on a shoot
Michael P.
2023-03-28T04:13:39
Making models look good is easy with this beauty dish. Highly recommend!
JD D.
2022-12-10T11:06:12
Dish works great, but it's bent and looks like if I wanted to get a grid it won't work. The boxes were in good condition so the dish shipped out like that. It's a little disheartening but it doesn't take away from its function.
Garan M.
2022-11-30T07:11:22
Great quality as any other EZ Glow product. Awesome results.
Nestor S.
2022-09-27T13:04:00
Modifier is amazing! Just be mindful when ordering that the Bowen?s mount adapter ships separately and not together. My adapter delivered one week after the beauty dish itself. Seems like a logistics improvement needed.
Ian G.
2022-01-21T09:02:45
OK. Was a little mis-shapen and had to bend it back to round. Also, one of the screws that held the center reflector was stripped so I had to go get all new screws. Works fine but cheaply made.
Patrick S.
2021-09-16T10:36:47
Nice, contrasty light. Even softer with the included sock. I'm happy I bought a grid also so I have more light control options.
gina m.
2021-09-13T14:57:07
Glow 22" White Beauty Dish for Bowens Mount
DO D.
2021-08-20T17:09:39
Works as a beauty dish should and the price is right. Rods in the center reflector needed tightening and the sock tore at the elastic, Easy fixes. I do prefer the Visatec Softlight beauty dish as it is much more flexible. The light output also seems better. Could be more about the Visatec moonlight bulb that the modifier though.
Jonathan W.
2021-08-13T08:19:19
Great beauty dish to replace my Paul C buff. I use this with my new FJ400 Westcott lights and it is perfect!
Leslie B.
2021-04-15T18:48:22
This is a lovely beauty dish that gives great highlights to the subject. This is an excellent product.
Nelson O.
2021-02-21T12:05:11
Never used one of these before and never really cared for doing portrait work. I picked up one because I was intrigued by the reviews. Man did this make a portrait photog out of me when what I shoot is 99% product.
Donna H.
2021-01-25T07:54:07
I use it with my Alien Bee 800. No complaints here.
KENDREANIA M.
2020-12-09T19:56:01
Glow 22" White Beauty Dish ...a light modifier for indoor and outdoor portraiture that is portable strong and reliable plus give me amazing light control for my portraits ... i am very happy with this product that helps me create amazing portraits without breaking the bank
RAUL F.
2020-11-15T07:57:09
Nice and easy to setup. Bought it to use on single subjects on windy days and studio work.
Outlaw A.
2020-11-12T04:15:38
Fanatic Fanatic
Matthew D.
2020-08-28T08:25:52
This little mount changed everything! I run a studio and I want to be able to provide high quality modifiers to my clients without passing on tremendous cost to them as well. Being able to use the amazing Glow Beauty dish with my profoto strobes made my setup not only high quality but affordable.
Cameron S.
2020-06-22T11:31:33
Great product soft consistent light
DWAYNE J.
2020-06-05T09:12:56
Its good for the light it produces..but the flimsy rods the center piece attaches to are horrible..and easily dont hold position..
Tim B.
2020-02-23T07:10:24
Great beauty dish at a great price!! I use it a lot with or without the sock and grid set for excellent light
Kenneth S.
2020-01-29T19:07:40
Does what it’s supposed to! Solid build and no issues
BLAKE K.
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Balcar/Alien Bees
28"
Beauty Dish
Silver
Aluminum
Circular
5.0 lbs
28" diameter by 9" depth
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Of the many choices for lighting portraits, the Beauty Dish offers a dramatic light that wraps around your subject's face, providing a classic look to your portrait photography.
Bowen?s adapter shipped separately!
By Ian G.
Modifier is amazing! Just be mindful when ordering that the Bowen?s mount adapter ships separately and not together. My adapter delivered one week after the beauty dish itself. Seems like a logistics improvement needed.
Nice effects
By gina m.
Nice, contrasty light. Even softer with the included sock. I'm happy I bought a grid also so I have more light control options.
If you're a professional photographer looking to elevate your portraiture and fashion photography, the Glow 28" Silver Beauty Dish for Balcar White Lighting & Alien Bees mount is an indispensable tool. This sleek and modern light modifier is renowned for its ability to produce captivating images with a unique blend of softness and dramatic contrast.
Crafted with a double parabolic reflector system, the Glow Beauty Dish expertly manipulates light to create a look that combines the enveloping illumination of a softbox with the directional intensity of a direct flash. The result is a stunning wraparound effect that accentuates your subject's features while maintaining crisp detail and heightened contrast, thanks to its shiny silver finish.
The 28" diameter of this elegant beauty dish is particularly versatile, ideal for everything from intimate head and shoulder portraits to full-figure studies. It excels in confined spaces where larger modifiers like softboxes and umbrellas may not be practical. The design includes a small, opaque reflective cover positioned over the light source, which prevents direct light from striking the subject. Instead, light is redirected backwards, filling the dish and casting a broad, soft glow that is softer than a standard reflector and far more flattering than the harsh light of a speedlight.
Adjustability is key with the Glow Beauty Dish; the central reflector cap can be moved to fine-tune the spread of light, accommodating various subject sizes and modeling light wattages. An essential accessory, the diffusion "sock," is included to further soften the light, reducing contrast and creating softer shadow edges, while only losing about 1 stop of light. This diffusion panel also contributes to producing beautiful catch lights and a natural window light effect.
Photographers specializing in glamour and sports often reach for the Glow Beauty Dish to enhance the definition of curves, muscles, and textures. The larger 28" size offers a more focused beam with greater reach, allowing for comprehensive lighting of larger subjects and areas. When stacked in a vertical array, the beauty dish can dramatically highlight a model's full figure.
The interior of the Glow Beauty Dish is available in two finishes: the silver for higher output and more detail, and the pure white for minimizing hot spots and smoothing skin tones. Both options add a tangible dimension and texture to your visual narrative.
For those seeking precise control over their lighting, the optional Glow honeycomb grid is a game-changer. This accessory narrows the light beam, feathering the hard light for attractive shadows with varying degrees of spread from a broad 40-degree soft pool to a narrow 20-degree spotlight effect, allowing for meticulous light shaping that can bring high-key depth to fashion shots or emphasize the contours of a model's face.
In summary, the Glow 28" Silver Beauty Dish is a stylish and effective lighting accessory that offers photographers the creative flexibility to produce striking, high-contrast imagery with beautifully soft lighting. Whether in the studio or on location, this beauty dish is a must-have for those seeking to craft visually stunning and professional-grade photographs.
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