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Pro Studio Solutions EZ Pro Beauty Dish Strip Box softbox 12"x56" with Speedring Insert, for Balcar, White Lightning, Lighting, X800, X1600, X3200 Strobe Flash Light, Speed Ring, Soft Box

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  • Assemble and dissemble in a heart beat. Great for travel. Pro grade, heat resistant reflective fabric
  • Heavy duty construction. Features inner baffle, and outer diffusive cover for even light throw
  • Sealable venting for use with high power modeling lamp or continuous lighting
  • Rotation speeding ring with thumb screw lock
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    Product Description

    The EZ-Pro series of soft boxes are designed for ease of use. They are great for travelling and location photographers requiring a quick and easy setup. The soft box features a collapsible umbrella like structure with heavy duty rod support. Almost instant setup, open the soft box like an umbrella, snap the speed ring into place on the light and done! The baffle and outer diffuser can stay on the light while in storage so it's always ready to use. Tear down is a breeze too; just remove the soft box from the light and release the umbrella-like mechanism inside (if a grid is attached, remove that first), the soft box collapses right down. The diffusion panels can be kept in place during take down, they do not need to be removed before collapsing the soft box. The EZ-Pro series also come with its own carrying bag. The optional eggcrate grid contains the light to a more tubular pattern for more of a spotlight effect without light spill (sold separately).

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    4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, speed, ease of setup, and maneuverability of the camera stage lighting modifier. For example, they mention it's well made, saves time, and is portable. That said, opinions are mixed on size and ease of opening and closing.

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    100 customers mention74 positive26 negative

    Customers like the quality of the camera stage lighting modifier. They say the build quality is pretty good, the materials feel great and solid, and it's built like a tank. Some customers say it shows no wear and tear and works as advertised. Overall, they say it' a very good softbox that has a strong steel case frame and comes with an integrated speedring.

    "...It is more of a tough, nylon type material versus more of an imitation leather/vinyl ("Pleather") material that is thicker and weighs more...." Read more

    "...overall kit which includes inner and out diffusers as well as a nice deflector dish to bounce the center of the flash back into the umbrella and..." Read more

    "...Overall this is a very good softbox. It's soft with a nice specular quality, especially nice for skin tones...." Read more

    "...The features:Beauty Dish: great idea, poor execution. They didn't bother to include a way to secure it into position...." Read more

    78 customers mention68 positive10 negative

    Customers like the ease of setup of the camera stage lighting modifier. They say it's super easy to set up and faster to set than those with individual rods. They also appreciate that it'll set up just like an umbrella and is portable. Customers also say it comes fully assembled, is well made, and sturdy.

    "...into the octobox and into the ring adapter, the EZ-Pro sets up just like an umbrella (albeit pretty stiff when opening), then pop on the small,..." Read more

    "...two Fotodiox modifiers for the Bowens Gemini: this 48-in portable, easy to set up, deep octabox, AND a very nice 60-in octabox which, once set up,..." Read more

    "...It's pretty easy to swap out the rings also.This is a nice and easy/quick setup option for those that don't want to have to spend 10..." Read more

    "...Setting it up is a breeze, and it has truly elevated my self-portraits to a whole new level...." Read more

    52 customers mention48 positive4 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the light produced by the light modifier. They mention that it produces beautiful soft light, with a remarkable difference in lighting. The light quality seems good, and it diffuses even, balanced light. The modifier is collapsible for easy transport, and provides an excellent, directional light with appealing catchlights.

    "...The difference in lighting is remarkable, and I'm thrilled that I made this purchase...." Read more

    "...The Light produced is amazing! They are deep so you can really focus the light if you want or if you want to turn it into a beauty dish so be it...." Read more

    "...It comes with both the inner and outer diffuser, and small metallic thing to spread the light and minimize hot spots, and a nice case that's really..." Read more

    "...photographer with a product that is so easy to set up and produces wonderful light...." Read more

    38 customers mention38 positive0 negative

    Customers find the lighting modifier pretty good for the money, and a worthwhile investment that has enhanced their photography. They also say it's cheap and fits profoto. However, some customers find it difficult to open and close.

    "...It's a worthwhile investment that has enhanced the quality of my photography, and I'm glad I finally took the plunge." Read more

    "...As an emerging Pro this is great equipment offering high quality at low cost...." Read more

    "...Overall this is a great product for the price." Read more

    "...It is much more even.This is a great Octabox and well worth the price!..." Read more

    22 customers mention16 positive6 negative

    Customers like the maneuverability of the camera stage lighting modifier. They mention that it's very portable, fits into a small elegant bag, and is awesome for a softbox this large. They also say it'd be easy to tuck away and setups are quick.

    "...I have two Fotodiox modifiers for the Bowens Gemini: this 48-in portable, easy to set up, deep octabox, AND a very nice 60-in octabox which, once..." Read more

    "This is one of my favorite softboxes. I like that it is portable, easy to set up and tear down, and I love being able to control the light when I..." Read more

    "...same length as a golf umbrella and about 4 times the girth, I can easily tuck it away...." Read more

    "...It is a bit on the heavy side, but not so heavy it won't work on your standard light stand...." Read more

    13 customers mention13 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the speed of the camera stage lighting modifier. They mention that it is quick and easy to use, saves time, and pops up in under a minute. Some say that it's more convenient than the Pro model.

    "...I really like the EZ-Pro modifiers as they are incredibly fast and easy to setup and use...." Read more

    "...I've used these on a few shoots so far and they are the fastest soft light source I've ever worked with, requires very minimal time and effort, and..." Read more

    "...via velcro strips behind the diffuser whcih is FANTASTIC and makes life so so easy instead of the typical hooks onto elastic which i always end up..." Read more

    "Great little softbox. So easy and fast to put up and pull down. Light quality seems good...." Read more

    38 customers mention16 positive22 negative

    Customers are mixed about the size of the camera stage lighting modifier. Some mention it's big and perfect, fits the Profit B1 perfectly, and is easy to adjust and move around. Others say it'd be a little clunky and very tight fit on the Elinchrom Dlite 4, the internal scrim supplied just doesn't fit, and the speedring would not fit on their Photogenic Lights. Additionally, the outer diffuser on both units doesn''t quite fit correctly.

    "...After it arrived the speedring would not fit on my Photogenic Lights. I sent it back and ordered again thinking the wrong speedring was shipped...." Read more

    "...for the Bowens Gemini: this 48-in portable, easy to set up, deep octabox, AND a very nice 60-in octabox which, once set up, is quit solid, but much..." Read more

    "...It's just a little too big. Huge fail! The octobox says it fits the Photogenic Studio Max III lights-that is exactly what I have...." Read more

    "...It's huge (ok, I measured and it's not quite 60" across, but still huge), lovely light (even from just a speedlight), and so easy to set up/take..." Read more

    16 customers mention8 positive8 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of opening and closing. Some mention that it opens like an umbrella for easy mounting, while others say that it is very hard to fully open and close.

    "...Umbrella style: opens like an umbrella and works great as far as that goes...." Read more

    "...It is hard to open and close, but if you follow the instruction and push it against your abdomen to open and close as Fotodiox advises, it only..." Read more

    "For the price is a good umbrella type softbox. The opening mechanism is like an umbrella, initially you need to apply some force...." Read more

    "...It takes needle-nose pliers to close it. Then when it does collapse, it's like an airsoft gun. LOUD and FAST. Scares me when it pops closed...." Read more

    Fantastic, Large Protable Light Source at a Fabulous Price!
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    Fantastic, Large Protable Light Source at a Fabulous Price!
    I already own the Fotodiox Pro Octagon 48" Softbox, but required something more convenient to mobilize for outdoor/on location shoots, away from the studio. This is where the "EZ" in the EZ-Pro Octobox comes in. Unlike the former; which requires the standard setup of forcing fiberglass rods into the octobox and into the ring adapter, the EZ-Pro sets up just like an umbrella (albeit pretty stiff when opening), then pop on the small, included beauty dish, velcro on the inner and outer diffuser panels and voila-giant light source in a couple minutes. The rods are made from thin metal and not fiberglass. Fiberglass umbrella rods tend to snap easier while these should last much longer.The shell's material is not as heavy duty as their non-"EZ" Pro softboxes. It is more of a tough, nylon type material versus more of an imitation leather/vinyl ("Pleather") material that is thicker and weighs more. But since the "EZ" Pro line is designed and constructed with mobility and field use in mind, it is perfect for the intended use. One could use either/or both in studio, but with the low per unit cost compared to the more well known brands, I have a few of the Fotodiox standard Pro line softboxes that stay in the studio and a couple of the EZ-Pro line softboxes for outdoor/location shoots in the 48" and 36" sizes. (The 36" EZ-Pro Octagon Softbox cost about $30 less and is a screaming bargain. I actually use the 36" more outdoors, but on calmer days, bring out the "48).The first sample image had slight editing while the 2nd image is a jpg right off of the camera's raw file which may or may not show the slightly cool color of the light source with the Fotodiox EZ-Pro Octagon Softbox with the two diffuser panels. WB set to Bright Daylight and easy to work with in post if needed.
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    Rick
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, Large Protable Light Source at a Fabulous Price!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2016
    Size: 48in (120cm)Style: BowensVerified Purchase
    I already own the Fotodiox Pro Octagon 48" Softbox, but required something more convenient to mobilize for outdoor/on location shoots, away from the studio. This is where the "EZ" in the EZ-Pro Octobox comes in. Unlike the former; which requires the standard setup of forcing fiberglass rods into the octobox and into the ring adapter, the EZ-Pro sets up just like an umbrella (albeit pretty stiff when opening), then pop on the small, included beauty dish, velcro on the inner and outer diffuser panels and voila-giant light source in a couple minutes. The rods are made from thin metal and not fiberglass. Fiberglass umbrella rods tend to snap easier while these should last much longer.

    The shell's material is not as heavy duty as their non-"EZ" Pro softboxes. It is more of a tough, nylon type material versus more of an imitation leather/vinyl ("Pleather") material that is thicker and weighs more. But since the "EZ" Pro line is designed and constructed with mobility and field use in mind, it is perfect for the intended use. One could use either/or both in studio, but with the low per unit cost compared to the more well known brands, I have a few of the Fotodiox standard Pro line softboxes that stay in the studio and a couple of the EZ-Pro line softboxes for outdoor/location shoots in the 48" and 36" sizes. (The 36" EZ-Pro Octagon Softbox cost about $30 less and is a screaming bargain. I actually use the 36" more outdoors, but on calmer days, bring out the "48).

    The first sample image had slight editing while the 2nd image is a jpg right off of the camera's raw file which may or may not show the slightly cool color of the light source with the Fotodiox EZ-Pro Octagon Softbox with the two diffuser panels. WB set to Bright Daylight and easy to work with in post if needed.
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    Rick
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, Large Protable Light Source at a Fabulous Price!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2016
    I already own the Fotodiox Pro Octagon 48" Softbox, but required something more convenient to mobilize for outdoor/on location shoots, away from the studio. This is where the "EZ" in the EZ-Pro Octobox comes in. Unlike the former; which requires the standard setup of forcing fiberglass rods into the octobox and into the ring adapter, the EZ-Pro sets up just like an umbrella (albeit pretty stiff when opening), then pop on the small, included beauty dish, velcro on the inner and outer diffuser panels and voila-giant light source in a couple minutes. The rods are made from thin metal and not fiberglass. Fiberglass umbrella rods tend to snap easier while these should last much longer.

    The shell's material is not as heavy duty as their non-"EZ" Pro softboxes. It is more of a tough, nylon type material versus more of an imitation leather/vinyl ("Pleather") material that is thicker and weighs more. But since the "EZ" Pro line is designed and constructed with mobility and field use in mind, it is perfect for the intended use. One could use either/or both in studio, but with the low per unit cost compared to the more well known brands, I have a few of the Fotodiox standard Pro line softboxes that stay in the studio and a couple of the EZ-Pro line softboxes for outdoor/location shoots in the 48" and 36" sizes. (The 36" EZ-Pro Octagon Softbox cost about $30 less and is a screaming bargain. I actually use the 36" more outdoors, but on calmer days, bring out the "48).

    The first sample image had slight editing while the 2nd image is a jpg right off of the camera's raw file which may or may not show the slightly cool color of the light source with the Fotodiox EZ-Pro Octagon Softbox with the two diffuser panels. WB set to Bright Daylight and easy to work with in post if needed.
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    Hawkeye
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great solution to portability problem!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2013
    Size: 48in (120cm)Style: BowensVerified Purchase
    I found this while looking for something else but it seems to be great for taking a large softbox on location. It was delivered on time and nicely packaged by both Fotodiox and AMAZON. Fedex delivered with hardly a scratch on the outer packaging. No instructions provided, but everything was straightforward. The metal Bowens style speed ring needed to be attached but a screwdriver took care of that. Next, I opened it up and snapped it open, very much like an umbrella. The Bowens fit right on. I was very happy with the overall kit which includes inner and out diffusers as well as a nice deflector dish to bounce the center of the flash back into the umbrella and block the hot spot. I note that the on-line photo above depicts the deflector installed backwards! Be sure to mount it with the side (with the ridges) you see in the photo facing back towards the flash tube and smooth side facing out of the umbrella. Any number of beauty dishes and some umbrellas use a curved deflector like this to achieve the same effect. None are bowed out like in the photo above. On a heavier duty light stand (westcott), this modifier and a Bowens Gemini 400 work quite well. It is well balanced, not too heavy. My initial results were a wonderful fill against a daytime outside window with just 1/3 power, 125th sec at F11 and about 800 ISO. I was expecting wonderful soft light and easily got it. The finish of this modifier is very good. The umbrella style works well; easy to set up and disassemble. The fabric is on the lighter side as may be expected for this application. Overall, I think it is a good fit for the photographer who cares for their equipment and does not intend it for everyday, heavy use. For a lot less than the price of a great modifier, I have two Fotodiox modifiers for the Bowens Gemini: this 48-in portable, easy to set up, deep octabox, AND a very nice 60-in octabox which, once set up, is quit solid, but much less portable. Note: results after using the deflector dish and the two diffuser panels were excellent. This set up lit up a whole portion of the room like it was a television set, yet the light on subject had a naturally soft, window light like cast. This ones's a keeper just like the last Fotodiox box I purchased.
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    TX BBQ Boss
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent quality of light
    Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2021
    Size: 48in (120cm)Style: BowensVerified Purchase
    This is my second one of these. The first lasted a solid 5-6 years and only brought because of a car accident. Overall this is a very good softbox. It's soft with a nice specular quality, especially nice for skin tones. It can be a bit challenging to setup when it is new as it's hard to pull and snap into position. That eventually loosens up a bit with use. It doesn't fold down flat like a traditional softbox, but the beauty of it is that it assembles much faster. You don't have to bother inserting rods into a speedring, then attach everthing to your light.

    My only complaint is the design of the reflector disc that you slide on that reflects light back into the silver backing. The piece is plastic and it doesn't take long for the little tabs to get stretched out and the hole to get too enlarged for the piece to stay in place. On my old one, I had to keep a small piece of gaff tape handy to keep it from sliding off. I can tell after only a few uses I will have the same issue with the new one. This seems like it would be easy to redesign and I hope it gets done. That wouldn't stop me from buying another one in the future though.
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    Mike capson
    5.0 out of 5 stars A 5ft OCTA softbox at an amazing price!
    Reviewed in Canada on May 24, 2016
    Size: 60in (150cm)Style: NovatronVerified Purchase
    This punches some great soft light at an amazing price for a 5ft octa. Its massive, and is very well constructed with what looks to be decent quality parts. It folds up and comes with a cheaper fabric bag that the softbox fits into.

    Setting up the softbox went pretty well. To open up the box it takes some strength to push the umbrella rod and lock it into place but it gets easier each time you do this. There is an internal baffle and then an outside diffusion fabric that velcros into place. It stays put quite well and seems to be good quality velcro.

    The speed ring can be changed out. I bought a bowens speed ring adapter with this so it would work on some of my interfit lights. It should take any speed ring adapter. The plate removes with a few tiny screws that hold it into place.

    There are flaps at the back of the octa that un-velcro to allow heat to escape.

    Overall this is a solid octa for the price that is easy to setup and is built quite well.
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    Talys
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent softbox
    Reviewed in Canada on March 6, 2018
    Size: 32x48in (80x120cm)Style: CometVerified Purchase
    Like other Fotodiox Pro Studio Solutions softboxes, this is an excellent product. The quality is significantly better than their regular softboxes, with better superior materials and diffusion filters. and a significantly above-average carrying case.

    The style of umbrella softbox is also great; I prefer the ones that mount the light on the rear with a speedring because they can be angled or mounted on a boom more easily, and I like the umbrella-style opening because the setup/takedown is very fast. On the other hand, in order to have both, the softbox needs to be quite a lot larger for storage and transportation, but this is a good trade-off in most cases, in my opinion.

    The speedring size (required outer diameter) is 6" or 152mm, should you wish to swap it.
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    Joe McGuire
    5.0 out of 5 stars Useful and versatile product
    Reviewed in Canada on December 17, 2019
    Size: 36in (90cm)Style: BalcarVerified Purchase
    A useful and versatile product that can be purposed for a number of different scenarios. My favourite is to use it with the small beauty dish and without the diffusors to take a somewhat more realistic portrait that doesn't smooth over or obscure the details. Used without the dish but with the baffles will give a softer, broader throw and be useful in small groups. A great second light to add to key. Initial assembly took me a hot minute to accomplish for my Alienbees.
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    TonyB
    4.0 out of 5 stars simple and effective
    Reviewed in Canada on April 24, 2020
    Size: 36in (90cm)Style: BowensVerified Purchase
    I question the longevity of this one only because some of the stiching seems weak but not a bad product for the price
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    Russ
    5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite strip box style (and I have quite a few!)
    Reviewed in Canada on October 11, 2022
    Size: 12x56in (30x140cm)Style: Norman 900Verified Purchase
    Why is this my personal favorite style of strip box? Two main reasons. I like the larger size (12"x56") for full length rim lighting AND it has the quick setup capability (make sure that it's the EZ-Pro model and not the "Pro" (assemble rod by rod) model. It's the tallest size that I've been able to find that still has the quick umbrella style setup. I use the included deflector to help get more of the light to the two far ends of the softbox. The light output won't be even for ANY of the larger strip softboxes, but this helps significantly.

    I'd strongly suggest picking up the matching grid, as normally you'd be using the strip softbox to create a narrower vertical beam of light highlighting the sides of your subject.

    If you're looking for a taller strip softbox that you'll be frequently setting up and taking down (i.e. one that's a quick setup), then I'd recommend this style.
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