Used Glow EZ Lock Collapsible Silver Beauty Dish (42")

SKU: US1970686 MFR: EZ-BD-42S
$84.00
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Key Features

  • Achieve stunning portraits with this 42" silver beauty dish, perfect for studio photography.
  • Enjoy quick setup with the EZ Lock system, so you spend less time assembling your softbox.
  • Get creative control using the included eggcrate grid to focus light exactly where needed.
  • Durable construction ensures this softbox stands up to frequent use in busy studios.
  • Portable design makes this beauty dish ideal for on-location shoots; includes a storage bag.
  • Bowens mount provides broad compatibility with various strobe lights for versatile use.
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2025-06-15T13:07:31

Rated 5 out of 5

Steal of a Deal.

Part of a steal of a set that included a C Stand and a flashpoint explor 400 watt strobe. Very happy

Jason K.

2025-06-02T23:01:05

Rated 5 out of 5

Great quality - easy to set up

Love it! Creates the most balanced, soft light.

EMILY B.

2025-04-23T15:22:10

Rated 5 out of 5

High quality well built softbox

High-quality, well-built softbox.

Hai B.

2025-03-22T12:41:49

Rated 3 out of 5

Great light. Issues keeping it open.

Absolutely love this light. However, the locking mechanism is poorly designed. Getting it to catch and stay open is tricky. And then moving the softbox can cause it to pop shut unexpectedly. I have the same issue with the 48" version.

Mark G.

2025-01-28T02:50:17

Rated 5 out of 5

very good, me funciono perfectamente

very good, me funciono perfectamente

Johanna M.

2024-07-09T14:46:02

Rated 5 out of 5

soft light !

always use it for headshots ! great , soft light

Michael G.

2024-07-07T12:49:07

Rated 5 out of 5

My Go To

Perfect for my every day on the go needs. Light quality is superb

CURTIS E.

2024-07-01T07:54:34

Rated 5 out of 5

Great value and performance

My go to modifier. Creates beautiful soft light. So quick and easy to set up/take down!

Luke M.

2024-06-19T08:19:13

Rated 5 out of 5

Very satisfied

El difusor es muy facil de armar y la calidad del material es excelente, el tamaño es perfecto para usar con flash o con luz de estudio.

GUSTAVO R.

2024-05-22T07:29:54

Rated 4 out of 5

Love it

Good light modifier.

Rich F.

2024-02-20T17:58:54

Rated 5 out of 5

Great alternative to a normal beauty dish and gives you many more options than the normal beauty disk.

Great Quilty of light! Like you have different options, you can shoot with just the silver or you can add up to two layers of diffusion and had a cover for your speed lights bulb so you do not get such a big hot spot in the middle

Richard D.

2024-02-18T17:15:25

Rated 5 out of 5

You can't go wrong with this beautiful beauty dish!

I love all my glow products. This beauty dish is no exception. The quality and value is the best I've seen. This beauty dish performed better than expected. Gave me the quality light, I needed for my sports photography.

RICHARD N.

2024-02-01T17:55:37

Rated 5 out of 5

good purchase

very good product

Allwin p.

2024-02-01T17:54:23

Rated 5 out of 5

good purchase

very nice product

Allwin p.

2024-01-28T21:23:37

Rated 5 out of 5

Worth it

Great alternative to Wescott more expensive unit. Use it for weddings love the throw with grid .

James S.

2023-12-19T19:05:06

Rated 5 out of 5

A small softbox fits small spaces

I have very small rooms in my house and this size is extremely helpful in building a small studio in one room.

James B.

2023-12-13T07:10:04

Rated 5 out of 5

A great & More versatile alternative to the silver lined dish

A cleaner, look and less contrasty than the silver lined one which makes this version more versatile. A very good buy for those who want the beauty dish look but a little bit more muted shadows.

MARTIN L.

2023-12-06T10:31:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Very Sturdy!

Very sturdy! I was shocked at how well-constructed this unit is. I love that it comes with a grid. With the grid included, at this price, this is a no-brainer purchase.

James C.

2023-12-05T10:58:20

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice modifier

Very nice modifier. Feels sturdy and is easy to set up and take down.

WALTER S.

2023-12-04T09:23:57

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Product

Works better than expected

LARRY W.

2023-11-30T09:49:46

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy and fast setup

East to set up and quality is good

ABY P.

2023-11-28T21:12:12

Rated 5 out of 5

Glowing rec for the baby glow

Great build, solid dish for my compact units and close-up portraiture. Great compliment to my 32" and 56" or whatever size my other modifiers are.

JAKE B.

2023-10-19T09:27:27

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Value

I've used this softbox a few times now. I needed a new one because my previous softbox didn't have a Bowens Mount. Considering the price, it's difficult to find a better option in terms of accessories (it comes with a beauty dish and grid) and durability. My only minor concerns are that the beauty dish mounts in only one direction, and aligning the post during setup can be a bit tricky. Also, releasing it requires more force than expected. However, these are very minor issues, and overall, it offers great value.

MICHAEL H.

2023-08-21T03:40:13

Rated 5 out of 5

Thumbs up

Fantastic product

CARRIE M.

2023-08-10T04:18:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Just get it

Great quality beauty dish. Opens easily and stores easily. Love glow products. Definitely worth the money

JOEL S.

2023-06-28T08:46:09

Rated 5 out of 5

A must have

A big difference in the quality of my images

DANIEL W.

2023-06-20T08:09:28

Rated 5 out of 5

42" beauty dish

Great product, feels very sturdy and the price cannot be beat.

MICHAEL M.

2023-06-19T22:38:06

Rated 5 out of 5

Great for Pop-Up Studios

These do a great job for pop-up portrait studios with minimum equipment centered around speed lights. Easy up, easy down, and good light up close.

Robin M.

2023-06-13T12:43:43

Rated 5 out of 5

Glow EZ Lock Collapsible Silver Beauty Dish (34")

Best compromise between a 25" BD and a larger one outdoors. Highly recommended.

Don V.

2023-06-07T08:33:17

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Beauty Dish

Love this modifier!

RODERICK P.

Glow EZ Lock Beauty Dish Specifications

  • Materials

    Reinforced Fabric, Aluminum Rods, Aluminum Ring

  • Finish

    Silver interior, black matte exterior with custom trim

  • Mount

    Interchangeable
    Bowens speedring supplied (Insert Size 150mm)

  • Sections

    16

  • Open Dimensions

    41.5" / 105 cm diameter by 20" / 51 cm depth

  • Closed Dimensions

    30.5" / 77.5 cm length by 7" / 17.75 cm diameter

  • Bare Weight

    4 lb 4.4 oz / 1.94 kg (beauty dish only)

  • Removable Front Face

    Yes

  • Removable Interior Baffle

    Yes

  • Accepts Grids

    Yes (Included)

  • Requires Speed Ring

    No; built in

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About Glow EZ Lock Collapsible Silver Beauty Dish (42")

FEATURED REVIEWS

Great light, way cheaper than the equivalent Parapop but there are compromises...

By Frank W.

I have two of the Glow 34" Beauty Dish modifiers, and two Glow Parapop 38" modifiers. These have very similar light and are fair to compare. The 34" BD is a folding umbrella mechanism, while the Parapop has fiberglass rods that snap into place on the speedring. The 34" BD has more metal parts and seems more robust, where the Parapop is more plastic, lighter and seemingly more fragile. The 34" BD is less than half as expensive as the Parapop. And the 34" BD includes both a deflector plate and ...

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Glow EZ Lock 25" vs. Westcott Rapid Box 26"

By ROY M.

After upgrading my lights to Flashpoint AD600s, I needed new modifiers because I didn't want to try to adapt my existing speedlight modifiers with Bowens mounts. I put my Rapid Box on Ebay, sold it and immediately ordered the Glow EZ Lock. After setting it up the first time, my first reaction was to how sturdy it was compared to the Wescott. The material used just feels thicker and tougher. Setting up is similar to the Rapid Box; In some ways it's faster and in other ways slower. Faster: P...

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Take your photography to the next level with the Glow EZ Lock 42" Silver Beauty Dish, a premium and portable light modifier renowned for producing captivating fashion and portrait imagery. The EZ Lock system revolutionizes the setup process, eliminating the hassle of traditional beauty dish assembly. Say goodbye to the struggle with rigid rods and tedious alignment of speedring holes. This beauty dish boasts a user-friendly 'umbrella style' opening and closing mechanism, featuring a robust 16-ribbed design that simplifies the process.

The EZ Lock's innovative self-catch feature is built around a sturdy center shaft, offering a comfortable push-lock experience for quick deployment and a wide button for effortless release and collapse. This design not only speeds up your workflow but also ensures a secure and reliable setup every time.

Constructed with durable aluminum support rods and high-strength fabric, this collapsible beauty dish is designed to withstand the rigors of on-location shoots, providing structural stability without the risk of damage associated with traditional metallic dishes. Its portability makes it an ideal choice for photographers on the move, ensuring that you can achieve professional lighting effects anywhere, anytime.

The 42" Silver Glow EZ Lock Beauty Dish is versatile enough to handle everything from head and shoulder portraits to full-figure studies. It excels in tight spaces where larger softboxes and umbrellas might not fit, offering a unique lighting quality that combines the directional impact of a direct flash with the softness of a softbox, resulting in images with enhanced contrast and a dramatic, wraparound light effect.

The beauty dish's double reflector system softens the light twice, creating a flattering illumination that brings out the details in your subject. The included reversible opaque deflector cover can be positioned to alter the light distribution, allowing for creative control over the intensity and spread of light.

Ideal for photographers specializing in glamour and sports, the Glow EZ Lock Beauty Dish can be used to sculpt facial features, enhance curves, and add texture to your images. When used in proximity to the subject or in a stacked vertical array, it provides comprehensive coverage and striking results.

For even more precision, the Glow EZ Lock Beauty Dish comes with an Eggcrate Grid accessory. This grid narrows the light beam, controls spill, and adds depth to your images, making it an essential tool for creating high-key fashion looks and emphasizing facial features.

The beauty dish is compatible with Bowens mount lighting systems and can be adapted to fit various studio flashes and monolights with separately available Glow adapters. It also pairs seamlessly with the Glow S-Type Speedlite Bracket for use with speedlights and barebulb strobes, making it a highly adaptable and indispensable asset for any photographer's lighting kit.

Glow EZ Lock Collapsible Silver Beauty Dish (42") Features

  • Quick and easy EZ Lock system for safe and sure setup
  • Super-efficient 42" large beauty dish design
  • Great for travel, location, and studio
  • Soft beauty light for fashion and portrait photography
  • More dramatic contrast and tactile feel than softboxes and umbrellas
  • All of the benefits of a metal beauty dish without the worry of damage
  • Reversible Deflector element assures no center hot spot
  • Includes translucent diffusers for a broader light spread
  • Eggcrate grids for extra beam control and spill kill
  • Interchangeable speedring adapters for favorite flash reflector mounts

Warranty Information

This used item has a FREE 1-year warranty. See details.

Key Features

  • Achieve stunning portraits with this 42" silver beauty dish, perfect for studio photography.
  • Enjoy quick setup with the EZ Lock system, so you spend less time assembling your softbox.
  • Get creative control using the included eggcrate grid to focus light exactly where needed.
  • Durable construction ensures this softbox stands up to frequent use in busy studios.
  • Portable design makes this beauty dish ideal for on-location shoots; includes a storage bag.
  • Bowens mount provides broad compatibility with various strobe lights for versatile use.

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