Glow Grand ParaBox Zoom-In Bounce Rod

2020-12-03T07:36:12

We shoot volume sports, and with setup and teardown sometimes multiple times a day we need light modifiers that are built like a tank. The Grand ParaBox is the TANK of light modifiers!!!!

BRAD S.

2018-11-22T19:58:09

Got the unit and tested it out int e studio with my 30" Grand Para Reflector. The light output is VERY nice. As another reviewer pointed out, it's not as exact a parabolic shape as the German brands, but it works for my purposes. My main reason for wanting it was something that was more contrasty than a softbox, but still had a nice soft falloff. I do have a few gripes about the design: 1) it would be really nice if it could attach to the reflector via a Bowens mount. That way it would save the time from undoing all of those thumb screws 2) I am going to assume that the focusing adjustment is meant to use the knob on the back and for the unit to be slid with along the teflon ring. The problem is that section of the rod isn't long enough to go between fully focused and defocused. I have a workaround by loosening the inner rod and sliding that. I would say it would be better if it just used the inner longer rod and had a means to adjust the tension of the teflon ring from the front or back. Despite those issues, the light produced is really nice and i'm happy with the purchase.

ZARLI W.

2018-11-14T13:12:41

Bought it with the focus rod to use instead of broncolor 88. It isn't the same. The deep throat is wider then the broncolor. Saying that, it's still an awesome modifier. Just not an exact shape to match the lighting. Will try a 63 next. They're shaped different.

RICHARD M.

2018-10-11T08:08:56

I bought this softbox in hope that it can be the Broncolor Para series cheaper alternative with full 24 sides, as Mark (the other reviewer) suggested (I believe it might be at a much bigger size, but not quite at this size). The light quality produced this parabolic softbox is very nice. At fully spotted setting, it does indeed produce collimated light, with sculpted, high contrast look, minimal hot spot, etc. However, with my extensive testing, as soon as the light is moved about a quarter way out to fully flooded, the outer shape is not quite "parabolic." As a result, light got scattered, no longer collimated. This still provides a softer look, but the ring light effect (darker core with much brighter rim) cannot be achieved. Most of the light patterns were muddy outside of the fully spotted (or close to it) The light I was using was the Xplor 600 Pro with a special mounting adapter to leave the bulb as much exposed and protruded as possible. I definitely can recommend this as a good softbox in general. But as a Para series alternative, it falls short at this size.

Hiep P.

2018-08-22T13:09:08

I have written a review on my blog which is WAY TOO long to post here. But as a full time working pro who has rented and used the wonderful Bron Para line including the 88 and 177, this presents a much better value for me to own. http://www.markkitaoka.com/latest-news/glow-grand-parabox-pro-softbox-70-glow-grand-parabox-zoom-in-bounce-rod/

Mark K.