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Glow 28" White Beauty Dish for Balcar White Lighting & Alien Bees Mount

SKU: GLBD28WBA MFR: GLBD28WBA
$89.95
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Key Features

  • Achieve stunning, soft lighting with this 28" white beauty dish reflector, ideal for portraits!
  • This lightweight beauty dish (5 lbs) is easy to handle, making your studio sessions a breeze.
  • The Balcar/Alien Bees mount ensures secure & quick setup, so you can focus on the perfect shot.
  • Enjoy even light distribution with the white interior, enhancing your photography reflector results.
  • Get creative! This reflector includes a sock diffuser for an even softer, more flattering light.
  • Durable aluminum build ensures this 28" beauty dish stands up to frequent use in any studio.
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CAROLYN B : Does it include the actual mounting bracket to attach to alien bees?ANDREW R : What's Included With This Item 28" White Beauty Dish Reflector with Balcar White Lighting & Alien Bees Mount Sock diffuser 1 year warranty
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2024-11-25T12:25:22

Rated 5 out of 5

Beautiful Light

Helping me develop a new appreciation for hard light.

Corion B.

2024-10-17T05:21:59

Rated 2 out of 5

Left Stranded

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Just buy it

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Does the job

This beauty dish does the job. It's easy to install and works perfectly.

RACHAEL H.

2024-03-31T14:47:42

Rated 5 out of 5

Gorgeous soft light.

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Would definitely recommend!

Love it. Works well, A+. Thankfully they included the Elinchrom 'converter' and the sock.

JILL P.

2023-05-06T06:47:56

Rated 4 out of 5

Could be better

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Beautiful portrait lighting, very reasonable price

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Definitely recommend the Beauty Dish

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Works fine

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Become internet famous

Making models look good is easy with this beauty dish. Highly recommend!

JD D.

2022-12-10T11:06:12

Rated 3 out of 5

Works great, but beware of being bent when you receive it

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Great decision

Great quality as any other EZ Glow product. Awesome results.

Nestor S.

2022-09-27T13:04:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Bowen?s adapter shipped separately!

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

Rated 3 out of 5

Just OK.

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice effects

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

Rated 5 out of 5

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DO D.

2021-08-20T17:09:39

Rated 4 out of 5

Price is right

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Great beauty dish!

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Product

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

Rated 5 out of 5

As a commercial product photog I love how easy this made portraits.

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Works great

I use it with my Alien Bee 800. No complaints here.

KENDREANIA M.

2020-12-09T19:56:01

Rated 5 out of 5

Glow 22" White beauty dish for Flashpoint Mount

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Ease of use.

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Fanatic

Fanatic Fanatic

Matthew D.

2020-08-28T08:25:52

Rated 5 out of 5

Best tiny too for affordable modifiers

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Product

Great product soft consistent light

DWAYNE J.

2020-06-05T09:12:56

Rated 2 out of 5

except for on thing..

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Beautiful Beauty Dish!

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Overall I’m impressed!

Does what it’s supposed to! Solid build and no issues

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Glow Beauty Dish Reflector Specifications

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General

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  • Mount

    Balcar/Alien Bees

  • Reflector Diameter

    28"

  • Item Type

    Beauty Dish

  • Interior Color

    White

  • Materials

    Aluminum

Physical Details

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  • Shape

    Circular

  • Weight

    5 lbs

  • Dimensions

    28" diameter by 9" depth

  • UPC Code

    840014141265

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FEATURED REVIEWS

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.

How can you elevate your portraiture and fashion photography to the next level The Glow 28" White Beauty Dish for Balcar White Lighting & Alien Bees Mount is the answer. This renowned light modifier is designed to create striking images with a unique blend of contrast and detail.

The Glow Beauty Dish employs a double parabolic reflector system to achieve its distinctive diffusion properties. This innovative design results in a lighting effect that combines the characteristics of a direct flash and a softbox. The outcome is a wrap-around look akin to a softbox, but with heightened contrast and a more dramatic, directed beam.

The white finish of the Glow Beauty Dish enhances the soft output, creating more contrast and highlighting the intricate details of your subject. This versatile beauty dish can be mounted onto most brands of studio flash and monolights using speedrings, which are sold separately.

The 28" White version is particularly effective for everything from head and shoulders portraits to dramatic full-figure studies. It's also ideal for subjects in tight spaces where traditional softboxes and umbrellas may not be suitable.

The design of the Glow Beauty Dish includes a small opaque reflective cover suspended directly over the light source. This prevents direct light from hitting the subject, instead bouncing the light backwards off the small interior disk and flooding the larger bowl of the beauty dish. The result is a wider cast of softer light than a standard reflector can provide, and far less harsh than a speedlight.

The Glow Beauty Dish also comes with a diffusion fabric panel, commonly known as "socks". This translucent diffusion circle fits snugly over the rim of the dish, softening the focused light ring and creating softer shadow edges. The spread of light is significantly increased, resulting in beautiful catch lights and a natural window light aura.

The Glow Beauty Dish is a favorite among glamour and sports photographers for its ability to enhance curves, muscles, and texture. The larger 28" diameter model can produce a beam with more 'reach', scattering more focused light to cover larger subjects and areas.

The interior of the Glow Beauty Dish is available in two coatings. The silver finish delivers higher output, creating more contrast and bringing out more detail. The pure white interior version minimizes hot spots, smooths skin tone and reveals less texture.

The optional Glow honeycomb grid is a powerful addition to any artificial lighting photographer's toolkit. This accessory gives you more control over the light source's beam, feathering the hard light for an attractive shadow. The varying degrees of the grid can create effects ranging from a broad 40-degree soft pool of light with little spill, to a narrow 20-degree spotlight glow with defined shadow borders.

In summary, the Glow 28" White Beauty Dish for Balcar White Lighting & Alien Bees Mount is a versatile, high-quality light modifier that can dramatically enhance your portraiture and fashion photography.

Glow Beauty Dish Reflector Features

  • Soft beauty light for fashion and portrait photography
  • More dramatic contrast and tactile feel than softboxes and umbrellas
  • No center hot spot
  • Includes diffuser 'sock' for broader light spread
  • Accepts honeycomb grids for extra beam control
  • Interchangeable speedring adapters for 12 popular flash reflector mounts

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • Achieve stunning, soft lighting with this 28" white beauty dish reflector, ideal for portraits!
  • This lightweight beauty dish (5 lbs) is easy to handle, making your studio sessions a breeze.
  • The Balcar/Alien Bees mount ensures secure & quick setup, so you can focus on the perfect shot.
  • Enjoy even light distribution with the white interior, enhancing your photography reflector results.
  • Get creative! This reflector includes a sock diffuser for an even softer, more flattering light.
  • Durable aluminum build ensures this 28" beauty dish stands up to frequent use in any studio.

What's in the box:

  • Glow 28 " White Beauty Dish Reflector
  • Balcar White Lighting & Alien Bees Mount
  • Sock Diffuser
  • Glow 1 Year Limited Warranty