Name: Aputure Light OctaDome 120 Bowens Mount Softbox
Brand: Aputure
SKU: APA226A3
Price: 109.00 USD
Availability: BackOrder
Rating: 2.5 (2 reviews)

Aputure Light OctaDome 120 Bowens Mount Softbox

Aputure Light OctaDome 120

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Aputure Light OctaDome 120 

Shop the Aputure Light OctaDome 120 Bowens Mount Softbox. 47" Octagon for soft, even light. Includes grid & diffusers. Order today!

For professional photographers and videographers seeking to enhance their lighting setup, the Light OctaDome 120 Bowens Mount Softbox is an exceptional choice. This 120cm (47.2in) octagonal softbox, designed for Bowens Mount light fixtures, is engineered to transform any point source into an ultra-soft, diffused area light, enveloping your set in a gentle, even glow. The large 120cm diameter of the Light OctaDome 120 is ideally suited for high-output fixtures, such as the Aputure LS 1200d Pro, 600d Pro, or 600x Pro, enabling it to serve as the ultimate soft source for your lighting needs. This 8-sided softbox comes equipped with two diffusion strengths (1.5 and 2.5 stops) and an inner baffle, providing users with the flexibility to fine-tune their light intensity and quality to match their specific requirements. The Light OctaDome 120's unique octagonal structure sets it apart as the perfect softbox for on-location shoots. Its flat-pack ability and lightweight construction, weighing in at just 1.7kg (3.75lbs), make it easy to transport and set up. Moreover, it offers the ideal balance between a square frame and a fully circular softbox, ensuring optimal lighting conditions for your shoots. Incorporate the Light OctaDome 120 Bowens Mount Softbox into your gear to elevate your lighting game and capture stunning, well-lit images and videos.

I bought this softbox to replace my even cheaper Aputure Latern 90 softbox that I used in combination with my Aputure LS 300 D II for making videos for my YT channel. Upon unboxing and using it for a few times, I think I can give you a few summaries about this lightbox.

Pros:
Great light modulating quality, more diffused shadows compared to using the Latern 90
2 front diffusers included (1.5 stops and 2.5 stops)
Light modulating grid included
Additional interior light baffle included
Carrying case included
Overall good use of quality materials (more durable fabrics used for construction of softbox)

Cons:
Incredibly difficult to install and requires great force for the last couple of rods (you need to install 8 rods into the mount) I had to put on a heavy-duty utility glove to bend those rods into place, as well as use my foot to secure the softbox before I can stretch the fabric to push in the last rod.
I absolutely don't want to take this apart after the shoot, as disassembly will again require an immense amount of force applied to the rod and fabric.
Light baffle build quality is not as good as some competitors, and is secured using velcro instead of hooks and loops.

Would I recommend this lightbox? It depends... If it's going to be a permanent setup left in a studio, it's a great softbox with excellent light output. If you are thinking of using this on location with constant assembly and disassembly, stay away from this and find one of the other options that features a quick detach and attach option, and you can thank me later for that.

Impressive light quality, however extremely difficult to assemble and disassemble.

Ripped the first time I used. Rods are incredibly hard to get into place.

Aputure Light OctaDome 120 Bowens Mount Softbox

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