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Glow EZ Lock 16x48" Quick Strip Rectangle Softbox With Bowens Mount

SKU: GLSBEZ1648 MFR: EZ-SB-1648
$90.00
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Key Features

  • Achieve stunning, elongated highlights with this 16x48" strip softbox for dramatic lighting.
  • Enjoy quick setup with the EZ Lock system; this softbox is ready to use in seconds, saving time!
  • The included eggcrate grid focuses light, minimizing spill and adding direction to your photography.
  • Create soft, diffused light with the internal and external diffusers, perfect for portrait photography.
  • Use the Bowens mount to attach to strobes, LED, or continuous lights for versatile studio lighting.
  • Take it anywhere! This lightweight & portable softbox folds down for easy transport to any shoot.
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Bowens speedring supplied (Insert Size 130mm), When buying diffrent speedring insert make sure to buy insert size 130mm.
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JONATHAN G : This will not fit on my apurture 300dmkii. Anyone else having this issue? What the fu*#!
ANTHONY A : Hey Adorama, can we get this in a 12" x 36" dimension at some point?
NANCY P : How do you close it? I was able to assemble it just fine. There is no manual and it isn't intuitive nor does it work like other soft boxes I have.BILLY W : There is a button on the ring you held onto and pushed to open it. It doesn't really stick out far, so it's not easy to see, and it is kind of difficult to squeeze, but just go ahead and squeeze it, and it will release.JAY C : To close this, you'll need to stick your fingers between two of the rods on each side, through the velcro access slits on each side, it'll pinch your fingers, but the umbrella will close when your finger separate the rods. Granted this is a pain to close the first couple of times, but after a few times, it'll be easy. I wish lit had a standard umbrella latch like my other easy open light modifiers,JOE W : Just release it by carefully pulling the ring away from the stem and collapse it. It takes a little effort. It works exactly like the Westcott Rapid box.BARRY F : Take off the silk and pull up on metal ring.ANDREW M : Slide the center ring toward you (assuming you’re looking from the large opening/diffuser side) and off the central post and it’ll collapse neatly.

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2025-07-10T05:38:13

Rated 5 out of 5

Great value for money!

Great modifier for the price. Easy to set up, and great all rounder for shaping light. I like taking it with me with my portable lighting kit for headshots.

BILLY D.

2025-04-23T15:20:26

Rated 5 out of 5

Great stripbox for low-key pictures.

Great stripbox for low-key pictures.

Hai B.

2025-04-15T16:17:38

Rated 4 out of 5

Perfect. Well??almost.

These do exactly what they should and set up easily. I just don't care that they're lock with a screw type of bolt. It means one more piece that can come up missing at some point

Joe G.

2025-03-13T23:50:36

Rated 4 out of 5

A fine light modifier and a good value

Nothing's perfect. But for the money this product is pretty good. Mine was delivered yesterday four days earlier than anticipated. Very well packed for shipping. I spent 3 hours working with it. Materials and manufacturing appear spot on for its price point. Setup was straight forward, no hiccups. I used it with both baffles and egg crate grid. I used a Promaster 400ws flash and a Godox AD200 Pro. Much more manageable with the AD200 Pro Time will tell as to durability. For me it will get light use and therefore a good fit for a good price.

David G.

2025-02-02T04:56:37

Rated 3 out of 5

Mount part loose

Bowens adapter mount is loose. It came this way. Wondering if I could tighten it somehow. It makes it almost impossible to attach and detach from my light.

Candice C.

2025-02-02T04:54:30

Rated 3 out of 5

Mount needs fixing

It does what it's supposed to and easy to open and close which I am happy about. The Bowens attachment part is very loose so I have a hard time connecting and taking it off my light. Wondering if this is something I can adjust. It's been this way since purchased and too late to return. Should have tried it as soon as I received it.

Candice C.

2025-01-05T03:07:55

Rated 5 out of 5

Great strip softbox

These Glow EZ softbox are great, easy to set up and give you more then one way to diffuse the light.

JASON D.

2025-01-01T03:39:22

Rated 5 out of 5

Glow EZ Lock 12x36" Quick Strip

The Glow EZ Lock 12x36" is a must have - super quick to set up and take down! I compared a few different ones and the Glow came with everything I needed, bowens mount, diffusers and a grid. Very versatile for my needs. Highly recommend!

BOB B.

2024-12-24T11:42:25

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice small strip box.

I was looking for a smaller stripbox with a grid and this fit the bill. Easy to setup and take down too.

JAY H.

2024-12-08T19:23:26

Rated 5 out of 5

Exactly What I Needed for My Light

I have a Godox SL300III studio light and it works great with it. Nice and big to cover my entire 24"x36" board with light.

BREANNE O.

2024-12-02T12:39:10

Rated 3 out of 5

Measure First!

I just received the Glow 10x24 softbox. It was a breeze to assemble. The problem came when I tried to mount it on my Godox QS600II. The modeling lamp and the protective glass globe lacked clearance to mount the softbox. The only way it would fit is if I removed both the modeling lamp AND the protective globe. Unsure about your equipment? The clearance from the mounting base to the center bracket is only 3-1/4 inches (82 mm). You may want to measure first.

ROBERT S.

2024-11-19T23:49:55

Rated 5 out of 5

Affordable, easy to use, and versatile

It's easy to use, affordable, and versatile. If you want a good softbox then this is absolutely a great candidate!

PATRICK M.

2024-09-26T09:02:18

Rated 5 out of 5

Great box, great lighting control for the price

This is a great box. Material quality, as far as I can tell, is above average. It's a great modifier for the price.

Jesse L.

2024-08-27T09:13:30

Rated 5 out of 5

Fast set up strip box

This is my 5th softbox and 2nd strip box. Love working with them as they are very fast to set up, 2 diffusers and grids included. Thanks for making my workflow faster.

JOSEPH M.

2024-07-16T16:13:36

Rated 5 out of 5

I use these all the time.

I love these on small crew budget video projects because the narrow strip makes it easy to just aim your light without needing to flag it off. Great when you don't have a lot of time and crew for "proper" setups.

Chris L.

2024-06-30T06:57:01

Rated 5 out of 5

The Glow 36x48 softbox works great easy to use and will not let you down.

I have used Adorama and glow products foe years they are great. I would recommend the Glow 36x48 quick softbox to a friend and everyone else who needs a softbox.the

DONALD C.

2024-05-16T08:48:29

Rated 5 out of 5

Big Yes To Glow EZ Lock

I have become a big fan of Glow EZ Lock modifiers. Easy of set up and take down, versatility with the included diffusion panels and grid, make Glow my current go to having transitioning from a stable of older cumbersome to set up soft boxes. This strip box can be used as a key, fill and rim applications at a very attractive cost. I am building a new stable of Glow EZ Lock modifiers.

Ron A.

2024-03-25T10:57:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Strip box at great price

Very light weight but very sturdy. Works great.

SEAN O.

2024-03-06T21:08:36

Rated 5 out of 5

Engineering. Design.

Sturdy construction. So simple and quick to deploy. Great design engineering.

TOM T.

2024-02-06T18:12:42

Rated 5 out of 5

Softbox

Great product?

Anthony B.

2024-01-19T07:03:44

Rated 5 out of 5

Glow EZ Lock 12x56" Quick Strip Softbox

These have been a lifesaver on team shoots. So much easier transporting and setup.

GREG C.

2024-01-18T03:08:33

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Softboxes for the money

Love the Glow ez soft boxes . They are so simple to put together and durable

GARY T.

2023-12-15T09:10:45

Rated 5 out of 5

Quick and easy

Great product for the price. Easy to set up and breakdown. Decent build quality.

MICHAEL B.

2023-12-15T02:12:24

Rated 5 out of 5

Good product

Works easily and quick to set up.

Bob T.

2023-12-12T10:48:20

Rated 5 out of 5

multiple uses,

Perfect, can be used for wide or narrow shots much easier then a round or square box.

Alfred A.

2023-12-11T23:10:43

Rated 5 out of 5

AMAZING soft box Glow 31x47

Outdoors or indoors, Outdoors or indoors, the Glow 31x47 soft box gives AMAZING smooth soft lighting for portraits with photography or video vlogging. Nothing beats a big softbox for great photography lighting. The Glow EZ lock 31x47 quick rectangular softbox is the perfect size but still lightweight and sets up very quickly and easily.smooth soft lighting for portraits with photography or video vlogging. Nothing beats a big softbox for great photography lighting. The Glow EZ lock 31x47 quick rectangular softbox is the perfect size but still lightweight and sets up very quickly and easily.

VLADISLAV R.

2023-10-14T23:01:40

Rated 5 out of 5

Great price

Great price

JUAN U.

2023-09-13T18:26:29

Rated 5 out of 5

Beautiful, body-height lighting at last!

Purchased on sale for an outstanding value on the dollar. 12x56", in case it's unclear. What I like: Lightweight -- Easy to boom around, doesn't need crazy counterbalance. Dimensions -- Use two or more to creatively sculpt light. Minimal depth and width makes them more compact than parabolic softboxes in some lighting patterns. Easy setup -- Don't break it down all the way. Leave your diffusers half-attached, reflector plate screwed into the offset. Has inner diffuser and grid -- The former can be removed for a central, specular hotspot; the latter is important for containing spill across this much surface. There's nothing I dislike here, Adorama/Glow knocked this out the park.

CHARSA K.

2023-07-30T12:00:21

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy Lock Light Modifier

Dollar for Dollar a great value ! I have 3 Easy locks.

THEODORE M.

2023-07-27T08:08:26

Rated 5 out of 5

Good buy

Works great, easy to set up and break down.

STEVE N.

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Glow EZ Lock Quick Softbox Specifications

  • Materials

    Reinforced Fabric, Aluminum Rods, Aluminum Ring

  • Finish

    Silver interior, black matte exterior, custom trim

  • Shape

    Long rectangle (Strip)

  • Mount

    Interchangeable
    Bowens speedring supplied (Insert Size 130mm)

  • Sections

    4

  • Accepts Grids

    Yes (included)

  • Requires Speed Ring

    No; built in - 130mm insert

  • Removable Front Diffusor

    Yes

  • Removable Interior Baffle

    Yes

  • Dimensions Open

    16x48x25 in / 40.5x122x63.5 cm

  • Dimensions Closed (LXD)

    36 x 6.25 in / 91.5 x 15.9 cm

  • Weight

    2lb 8.2 oz / 1.14 kg

  • UPC Code

    840014197828

38 Accessories for Glow EZ Lock 16x48" Quick Strip Rectangle Softbox With Bowens Mount

  • All Accessories (38)
  • Speed Rings & Adapters (11)
  • Brackets & Mounts (4)
  • Light Stands & Accessories (10)
  • Gaffer Tape (3)
  • Light Meters (1)
  • Light Meters & Accessories (4)
  • Replacement Parts (5)

Designed For Use With:

  • Strobe Lights
  • Continuous Lights
  • LED Lights
  • On Camera Flash

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Models
Glow ParaSnap 12x36" Strip Softbox with Adapter for Speedlight
$275.00

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CompatibilityContinuous Lights, LED Lights, On Camera Flash, Strobe LightsContinuous Lights, LED Lights, On Camera Flash, Strobe LightsContinuous Lights, LED Lights, On Camera Flash, Strobe Lights
Size16" x 48"12" x 36"12" x 36"
IncludesFront Diffuser, Grid, Inner Baffle, SpeedringFront Diffuser, SpeedringFront Diffuser, Speedring
Kit StyleWith GridBaseBase
SeriesEZ LockParaSnapParaSnap
Compatible WithBowensBowensBowens
InteriorSilverSilverSilver
ShapeStripStripStrip

About Glow EZ Lock Quick Softbox

FEATURED REVIEWS

Very Well Made Product

By JOHN J.

First, I have to say how impressed I am with the quality of materials used in Glow EZ Lock products as well as how well they are engineered. I purchased this small box for rim and hair lighting and the larger Octobox for primary lighting. They open like an umbrellas, the diffusers and grids snap into place and you're ready to go. If you've ever used the soft boxes where you have to stretch the various spring wires into their little sockets, or had those wires punch through the soft box you'l...

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Perfect little box for lighting

By NICHOLAS C.

I have become a super fan of the Adorama Glow brand. In fact, I won't use any other softbox for my shooting needs. The EZlock system is so simple and so quick it takes the hassle out of setup and breakdown. Most of my shoots are away from my office so having gear like this that I can easily carry with me, put up and take down while being in a price range that is not crazy is a wonderful thing.

How the Glow EZ Lock 16x48" Quick Strip Rectangle Softbox with Bowens Mount revolutionizes traditional lightbank design is truly remarkable. This uniquely shaped softbox delivers flattering, soft, and richly colored lighting, combining the superior quality of a plume softbox with the convenience of an EZ positive lock system.

Say goodbye to clumsy assembly and alignment struggles. This 4-ribbed softbox operates like an umbrella, opening and closing with ease. The EZ Lock system, built around a sturdy center shaft, allows for a comfortable and painless setup and breakdown.

Designed for both studio and on-the-go use, this softbox boasts robust aluminum support rods for structural stability and high-quality fabric for durability. The 16x48" Quick Softbox is versatile, perfect for a range of applications from fashion and portraiture to commercial photography and online sales. It illuminates subjects and small items with dramatic, exciting light, making it a must-have tool for every photographer.

The silver interior lining of the softbox ensures spectacular specular highlights, sharp detail, and focused indirect lighting with soft shadow definition. The result Saturated, vibrant colors without the flat, direct strobe effect. The rectangular shape of the softbox directs light precisely, while the 130mm interchangeable speedring inserts offer adaptability to almost any speedlight, monolight, or large barebulb strobe.

The opaque deflector disk within the softbox creates a softer spread of indirect light, and can be flipped to achieve varying levels of light distribution. Used independently, the inner diffuser can function as a central circular panel to diffuse hotspots, while maintaining the pop of the silvered rim of material extending beyond its position.

The Glow EZ Lock 16x48" Quick Softbox also comes with an Eggcrate Grid, which adds directionality to the light, separating the subject from the background. This feature is particularly useful for emphasizing facial features in fashion photography.

The EZ Lock system, with its attention to detail in its sturdy build, from resilient form-fitting fabric to flexible aluminum frame ribs, sets the standard for portable light control. As with all Glow products, this EZ Lock Quick Softbox comes packaged in a fitted, durable fabric pouch for safe transport and storage.

Experience the Glow EZ Lock 16x48" Quick Strip Rectangle Softbox with Bowens Mount - the fast path to perfect lighting, whether in the studio, on location, or at home.

Glow EZ Lock Quick Softbox Features

  • Quick and easy EZ Lock system for safe and sure setup
  • Fast. Slick mechanism glides smoothly along the shaft.
  • Easy. No hassles in opening and closing.
  • Locks. EZ Lock is a breeze to use and unlocks without a struggle.
  • Diffused lighting. The best balance of soft and power in a lightbank design.
  • Larger effective light source. Covers the subject with an even light fall.
  • Excellent for subjects from head and shoulders to small groups, and product lighting.
  • Super-efficient interior fabric reflectivity
  • Great for travel, location, and studio
  • Flattering light for fashion and portrait photography
  • Deflector Disk element assures no center hot spot
  • Includes translucent diffusers for dispersion control
  • Eggcrate grids for extra beam directing and spill kill

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

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Key Features

  • Achieve stunning, elongated highlights with this 16x48" strip softbox for dramatic lighting.
  • Enjoy quick setup with the EZ Lock system; this softbox is ready to use in seconds, saving time!
  • The included eggcrate grid focuses light, minimizing spill and adding direction to your photography.
  • Create soft, diffused light with the internal and external diffusers, perfect for portrait photography.
  • Use the Bowens mount to attach to strobes, LED, or continuous lights for versatile studio lighting.
  • Take it anywhere! This lightweight & portable softbox folds down for easy transport to any shoot.

What's in the box:

  • Glow EZ Lock 16x48 " Quick Softbox
  • External Diffuser
  • Internal Diffuser
  • Eggcrate Grid
  • Bowens Mount Speedring Adapter
  • Reversible Deflector Disk
  • Storage Bag
  • Glow 1 Year Limited Warranty