Aputure
Aputure 1000009542 Lantern 90 Softbox Bowens Mount
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Achieve Soft, Omnidirectional Lighting with EaseThe Aputure Lantern 90 is a 90cm omnidirectional soft light modifier designed to create soft, even lighting for your video and photo productions. Compatible with Bowens Mount LED lights, this lantern sets up quickly and provides a beautiful, diffuse...
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Overview
Achieve Soft, Omnidirectional Lighting with Ease
The Aputure Lantern 90 is a 90cm omnidirectional soft light modifier designed to create soft, even lighting for your video and photo productions. Compatible with Bowens Mount LED lights, this lantern sets up quickly and provides a beautiful, diffused light source.
With its included fabric light control skirt, you can easily shape and control the light spill, making it perfect for interviews, portraits, and other applications where soft, even lighting is essential.
Specifications
- Diameter: 90cm (3 ft)
- Light Distribution: Omnidirectional
- Diffusion: 1-Stop Fabric Diffusion
- Mount Type: Bowens Accessory Mount
- Light Control: Fabric Light Control Skirt (Removable)
- Unfolded Dimensions: 900 x 900 x 700mm / 35.4 x 35.4 x 27.5in
- Collapsed Dimensions: 180 x 180 x 1500mm / 7 x 7 x 45in
- Net Weight: 2.59kg / 5.71lbs
Specifications
Product Type
Softbox
Mount Type
Bowens Mount
Model
Lantern 90
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Designed to create a soft and omnidirectional light output, ideal for illuminating large areas evenly
- Features a Bowens Mount, ensuring wide compatibility with various Aputure lights and other brands
- Offers a simple and quick setup, allowing for efficient use in fast-paced production environments
- Provides a compact and portable solution for photographers and videographers needing versatile soft lighting
- Helps in reducing harsh shadows and creating a more flattering light quality for subjects
👎 Cons
- As a large softbox, it may require significant space for effective use, especially in smaller studios
- The diffuse light characteristic might not be suitable for situations requiring highly focused or hard lighting
- Requires a light source with a Bowens Mount, as it is just the softbox accessory itself
- While portable, its size when deployed could make it cumbersome to maneuver in tight shooting locations
- The omnidirectional spread of light means less control over spill compared to directional softboxes or grids
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of mount does the Aputure Lantern 90 Softbox use?
The Aputure Lantern 90 Softbox features a Bowens Mount, which provides broad compatibility with various lighting fixtures.
What is the primary function of the Aputure Lantern 90 Softbox?
Its primary function is to provide soft, omnidirectional lighting, effectively illuminating a large area evenly and reducing harsh shadows.
Is this product a complete lighting unit?
No, the Aputure Lantern 90 is a softbox accessory, which requires a separate light source with a Bowens Mount to function as a complete lighting unit.
What is the significance of the "90" in the product name?
The "90" in Lantern 90 typically refers to its diameter in centimeters, indicating it is a 90cm softbox.
Is the Aputure Lantern 90 suitable for on-location shooting?
While it is designed to be relatively portable, its size when set up might be a consideration for very tight or highly mobile on-location shooting scenarios.
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