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Paul H : Is this product recommended for use with continuous light sources, or just strobes?GORDON C : I think it would work fine with continuous light source as long as it has a Bowens mount on it. It also would need to have pretty significant light output as there is a diffuser inside the sphere that is designed to mute the light of a flash.SHERILYN V : Both. This is a light modifier. What you get depends on how bright your continuous is and your placement. It has a beautiful spread either way.WENDELL N : Highly recommend for continuous light sources.DAVID L : Just strobes
JARRETT P : Does this include a skirt to flag off parts of the lantern (such as the Aputure one does?)Brands@ A : NoMARTIN G : NoMICHAEL W : NoDAVID L : I have one and use it quite a bit. It works as it was designed. To work. Produces light 360 deg.SHERILYN V : No it does not come with one, but I’m sure you can improvise. When needed I use the sticky gel that you find on gift cards stuck to paper. It just peels right off and stores well in a baggie. It is harmless for short uses on my light boxes. I don’t know where to purchase it though, or what it’s called.WENDELL N : There are no additional light modifiers included. What you see is exactly what you can expect to receive. I own 3 Aputure lights (2-120d’s and 1-300d). This item does an outstanding job evenly spreading soft light. Get it, I have no regrets purchasing it.NIGEL D : This device works as shown. The globe sits atop a black base and throws light 360 degrees vertically and horizontally. I used it with the xplor 600 for a wedding and it is basically equivalent to bounce lighting on a light stand that can be placed as you desire.
REGAN W : Do I need an adapter to fit this to Profoto B1?HIEU T : Yes because it's a Bowen mount. They might make a b1 mount for this product.FIRST IMPRESSION PHOTOGRA M : I think so itlf it has a Bowens mountBrands@ A : Yes, GLSBEZLAPF

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Review Summary

2025-08-05T11:17:34

Rated 5 out of 5

Well worth the money.

Excellent quality and build at a very reasonable price, as I've come to expect from the two Glow soft boxes I already own. I didn't realize that a skirt was included; an extra bonus!

Merrill S.

2024-07-27T13:22:40

Rated 5 out of 5

Put the moon in your studio!!!!

As a loyal Adorama customer for over 40 years, I've consistently been impressed with their equipment, pricing, and customer service. Today, I want to highlight a standout product: the 35" Lantern Softbox from Glow. This softbox is enormous-think of it as a giant, suspended onion that hovers above and in front of your subject. Its size and weight mean you'll need a sturdy light stand and likely some sandbags or a counterbalance to prevent tipping. While instructional videos may make setup seem straightforward, the reality involves managing both the frame and cover simultaneously to lock it into place. But once you've got it set up, the payoff is impressive. The 35" Lantern Softbox delivers incredibly soft, even lighting with minimal shadows. Pair it with a fill light or an eyelighter reflector, and achieving a high-quality portrait becomes almost effortless. Set your camera on a tripod, choose a low ISO and your preferred f-stop, and you'll be delighted with the beautifully diffused, shadowless lighting this softbox provides. I highly recommend.

C S.

2023-11-26T03:26:44

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice simple modifier

Nice modifier, that does what it supposed to and it doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

Patrick S.

2023-07-21T06:58:18

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Shape

Love the shape and this is awesome for newborn photography

Nicole S.

2023-05-31T13:15:29

Rated 5 out of 5

Great essnetial softbox

Great ambient softbox. Easy to setup. Perfect size for intimate shots and group shots at a table.Good build quality and lightweight. Comes with reflection plate inside.

Ron V.

2022-07-14T20:26:35

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy to set up and pack

Just received this. Very well constructed with durable material. Easy to set and pack. I will update when I have use it professionally for a shoot.

Arnel G.

2022-07-14T14:06:28

Rated 5 out of 5

Softly perfect

Super easy to set up and provides the most even lighting imaginable. I used it for fill along side 2 umbrella soft lights. I love that the lighting is adjustable by moving a reflector disk in or out. Great light modifier.

DENNIS S.

2022-07-05T12:32:10

Rated 4 out of 5

Almost perfect, just a little hard to line up perfectly.

I absolutely love this softbox! The only thing keeping me from giving it a perfect 5 stars is that I find it difficult to get it perfectly aligned so you can't see the seams in the light and the there isn't any open space in the back (causing light spillout). Otherwise, I absolutely love it and you will, too. If I could give it 4 1/2 stars, I would. Also, I got the 25" on sale here for less than the smaller 21" one, otherwise I would have gone with the smaller one. Thanks, Adorama!

IVAN R.

2022-05-25T10:58:41

Rated 4 out of 5

Good stuff

Nice size, good quality of light but doesn?t come with a curtain to control light. Otherwise great.

John R.

2022-04-29T10:57:50

Rated 5 out of 5

Must have modifier

Love this as a fill for portraits and video work

JOSHUA P.

2022-01-26T07:16:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Great tool!

I really was on the fence until it came and I tried it. Light is just so versatile. Light up a room or create some drama on a face. LOVE it! Very sturdy and comes with a case as all of my Glow products do.

Leslie B.

2022-01-17T14:48:55

Rated 5 out of 5

Super versatile and easy to use

If you don?t already have a ball lantern soft box I recommend you get this one. It is very easy to set up and gives off a beautiful quality of light. These lanterns soft boxes are so versatile especially when you?re dealing with multiple subjects. And once you start using it you?ll find more reasons to continue to use it I strongly recommend this product for anyone who wants to create great looking images.

Lance P.

2021-05-14T14:41:20

Rated 5 out of 5

Love these

Love Glow modifiers! These quick balls are fantastic. So easy to setup and fast.

James T.

2021-04-09T11:56:42

Rated 5 out of 5

Great modifier.

Great modifier for adding subtle light to a scene.

CHARLIE N.

2021-04-07T08:44:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Stunning quality of light

I picked this up as a portable option for lighting, and have used it a lot so far. It's got an incredible look and fill quality, giving me an incredible quality of light. The fill is beautiful and even, and even as a key light it works spectacularly. Be careful about catch lights, as the poles inside are visible if you get the modifier reflected and don't look particularly great. For products that don't give specular reflections, I rely on this modifier as a key. Extremely easy to setup and tear down, and a great value.

JOSHUA S.

2021-01-26T08:47:07

Rated 5 out of 5

Great light modifier

Absolutely beautiful light output. I had already fallen in love with the concept, but the quality and execution of this product is great. To assemble, my suggestion is to place down a clean surface as not to dirty exterior panels and push down HARD!! to catch the clip inside the dome. And the reverse to disassemble. I say HARD!! only for Ladies like myself that don't have much arm strength but If I did it you can do it too.

ELIZABETH M.

2021-01-05T15:09:29

Rated 5 out of 5

Great price. Very comparable to the Aputure.

Very nice light. Easy to setup and folds fairly small. It's still a lot bulkier than the Glow EZ Lock soft boxes, but the same as the Aputure. You cant beat the quality to price ratio of Glow EZ Lock / Quick modifiers.

ROY P.

2020-12-17T12:34:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I'm happy with my purchase

It's big enough, very easy to setup and good quality.

ANASTASIA Y.

2020-12-10T08:55:19

Rated 5 out of 5

cant wait to use it

it is as in the picture, took a few seconds to figure out how to assemble it. It is one of these, where once you set it up, make room to store, because i do not want to dis-ensemble it, LOL

J W.

2020-09-02T06:37:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Lantern lights

Great light for on-location work. Evenly lights up a large room.

Richard H.

2020-08-19T17:10:55

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice ball lantern softbox

Nice lantern softbox! Clicks right into my Xplor 600

MARTIN G.

2020-07-08T15:55:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Great light source.

Great light source. Used it for wedding pictures and it worked great to supply light for a whole group of people add one on each side and then a large softbox in the middle to light the couple.

Gordon C.

2020-07-08T06:16:43

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice modifier in my go to kit.

Really love the spread of this modifier. It is worth the cost in my opinion. I’ve used it for both product and pet photography. Seems well made.

Sherilyn V.

2020-06-26T14:04:49

Rated 5 out of 5

Lantern Love

Great product for a unique nice cast of light

DWAYNE J.

2020-03-25T17:43:13

Rated 4 out of 5

Interesting modifier

It's pretty quick and easy to setup. I'd probably get a larger size if they make them, especially if you have a higher power flash to fill it. I'm using this with a Godex ad200. It has a pretty nice soft light from it though even at 25" due to the lantern design. even at a pretty far distance! So I'd assume a larger one would be even softer. It seems to be good quality and has a nice carry bag as most/all of the Glow modifiers have. (I have a couple of others)

Jay H.

2020-02-18T08:16:50

Rated 5 out of 5

GREAT!

Light was soft and wrapped around my model perfectly.

LINTON C.

2020-02-10T07:13:19

Rated 5 out of 5

Very Pleased with this gear.

Professional grade. Well made and stands up to harsh conditions outside. Easy to set-up and put into use.

Jack O.

2020-02-04T08:09:33

Rated 5 out of 5

Glow 32" Lantern

Great easy open Lantern Softbox. Glow 31" Lantern Softbox teamed with a c-stand and monolight works great. The softbox gives off a soft light that can fill a room without the hot spots. Easy setup and take down and comes with a bag.

Jerry L.

2020-01-28T16:12:28

Rated 5 out of 5

Soft even light

Great even light that lights a all room with soft beautyfull soft light.

GEORGE G.

2020-01-19T23:55:02

Rated 5 out of 5

My Ball

Great investment ….!

GERALD B.

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Glow Lantern Softbox Specifications

  • Materials

    Aluminum mount, coated aluminum wireframe Translucent white heat resistant fabric

  • Dimensions

    Collapsed - 40 x 6" Deployed - 31 x 28"

  • Shape

    Lantern / globe

  • Size

    31" (78.cm)

  • Removable Front Face

    No

  • Accepts Grids

    No

  • Speed Ring Included

    Bowens mount

  • Speedring Diameter

    150mm

  • Weight

    3lb 8oz / 1.6kg

  • UPC Code

    840014197224

27 Accessories for Glow 31" Quick Ball Lantern Softbox With Deflection Disk (Bowens Speed Ring)

  • All Accessories (27)
  • Speedrings (13)
  • Gaffer Tape (3)
  • Replacement Parts (1)
  • Light Stands & Accessories (9)
  • Speedring Insert (1)

About Glow Lantern Softbox

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Lantern lights

By Richard H.

Great light for on-location work. Evenly lights up a large room.

Great light source.

By Gordon C.

Great light source. Used it for wedding pictures and it worked great to supply light for a whole group of people add one on each side and then a large softbox in the middle to light the couple.

The Glow 31" Quick Ball Lantern Softbox with Deflection Disk (Bowens Speed Ring) is a large, sturdy, and durable lighting solution designed for professional photography. This high-quality softbox is expertly crafted to illuminate open spaces without revealing the light source, overcoming a common challenge in photography.

The unique design of this lantern-style, globe-shaped softbox ensures that all parts of the orb emit equal amounts of light. Unlike traditional softboxes, it doesn't have a source focal point or a reflector to direct the scattering rays, making it an ideal choice for wide-angle flashtube or barebulb flash photography.

The Quick Ball Lantern Softbox is made from translucent white fabric that creates a degree of softness exceeding that achieved by rectangular or polygonal softboxes. It provides 360½ horizontal coverage and over 240½ vertical coverage, offering versatile and flexible lighting options for various photography setups.

Setting up and breaking down this softbox is a breeze, with a precreated frame assembly that snaps into perfect shape in just minutes. It's designed to modify any Bowens mount flash or continuous light, adding to its versatility.

The natural effect of the Glow 31" Quick Ball Lantern Softbox makes it ideal for gentle omnidirectional lighting in conference rooms, large meeting rooms, and architectural photography. It can fill spaces with even coverage when arranged with multiple lanterns. This softbox can also enhance weddings and portrait photography with supplemental fill lighting from an unobtrusive distance.

Experience effortless lighting with the Glow 31" Quick Ball Lantern Softbox, a solution that delivers soft, even illumination without a shadow of a doubt.

Glow Lantern Softbox Features

  • Omnidirectional lighting for small, medium and large areas
  • Simple setup and deployment in a snap
  • Modifies any Bowens mount light into a Chinese lantern orb
  • Adds unobtrusive, shadow absorbing fill light
  • The perfect solution from architectural to event photography
  • Portability defined in a zippered travel kit case

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

800-815-0702

Key Features

  • Even light distribution with no source focal point for wide-angle flash compatibility
  • Translucent white fabric exceeds softness of traditional softboxes
  • Quick setup with snap-together precreated frame assembly
  • Compatible with Bowens mount flash or continuous light systems
  • 360½ horizontal and 240½ vertical coverage for comprehensive illumination
  • Ideal for various photographic scenarios, from architectural to portraits

What's in the box:

  • Glow 31 " Quick Ball Lantern Softbox wireframe assembly
  • Bowens Mount Adapter
  • Deflection Disk
  • Translucent white fabric
  • Canvas style storage case
  • Glow 1 Year Limited Warranty