Aputure

Aputure Barndoors Bowens Mount Lighting Modifier Kit

4.7 (41 reviews)

Master Light Control with PrecisionThe Aputure Barndoors are designed for Aputure COB lights and provide the best solution for shaping light and preventing excess spill. Featuring four velvet leaves, a newly designed negative reflector dish, and a high-quality magnetic gel holder, these barndoors...

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Overview

Master Light Control with Precision

The Aputure Barndoors are designed for Aputure COB lights and provide the best solution for shaping light and preventing excess spill. Featuring four velvet leaves, a newly designed negative reflector dish, and a high-quality magnetic gel holder, these barndoors offer superior control and flexibility.

  • Color: Black
  • Brand: Aputure
  • Style: Honeycomb Grid
  • Material: Metal
  • Light Source Type: LED

Key Features

CINEMATIC LIGHT SHAPING:Designed specifically for Aputure COB lights,the optimal solution for shaping your light and preventing excess spill, featuring four velvet leaves, a newly designed negative reflector dish, and a high quality gel holder.

AIRCRAFT ALUMINUM BUILD QUALITY:The four leaves of the Barn doors are made of smooth finish aircraft-grade aluminum to ensure a strong, sleek build that is lightweight and easy to manipulate, while remaining incredibly durable.

VELVET FABRIC:Black velvet fabric maximizes light absorption, allowing for virtually no light leak or bounces. the 4 leaves can be mounted onto the standard Aputure Silver Reflector Dish or the Aputure Fresnel 2X as well.

HONEYCOMB & GEL HOLDER:The included 30​° ​honeycomb grid allows filmmakers to further control the direction of their as needed. The Aputure Barndoors also include a magnetic gel holder that allows filmmakers to easily add color to their lights.

BLACK REFLECTOR DISH : Aputure Barndoors Use A Snap-in Mounting Structure, which Makes Installation and Disassembly Quick and Convenient. Cold-rolled Steel Plates for Better Strength, Tighter Tolerance and Smoother Finish.

Specifications

Material
Aircraft-grade Aluminum (leaves), Cold-rolled Steel Plates (reflector dish)
Leaves
Four, Velvet Fabric
Included Grid
30° Honeycomb Grid
Additional Accessory
Magnetic Gel Holder
Mounting Structure
Snap-in
Compatibility
Aputure COB lights, Aputure Silver Reflector Dish, Aputure Fresnel 2X

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Features four velvet leaves designed to maximize light absorption and prevent light leak, enhancing light control.
  • Constructed from aircraft-grade aluminum, ensuring a strong, sleek, lightweight, and incredibly durable build quality.
  • Includes a 30° honeycomb grid, allowing filmmakers to further control light direction precisely.
  • Comes with a magnetic gel holder, making it easy to add color to lights for creative effects.
  • Designed with a snap-in mounting structure for quick and convenient installation and disassembly.

👎 Cons

  • The Aputure Barndoors are designed specifically for Aputure COB lights, potentially limiting compatibility with other brands.
  • While durable, the aircraft aluminum construction may still be susceptible to cosmetic wear with heavy use.
  • The included honeycomb grid offers a fixed 30° beam angle, which might not be suitable for all lighting needs.
  • The negative reflector dish is newly designed but offers a specific light modification profile that may not appeal to all users.

Frequently Asked Questions

These Aputure Barndoors are designed specifically for Aputure COB lights, providing an optimal solution for shaping and controlling their output.
The four leaves are made from aircraft-grade aluminum, ensuring a strong, sleek, lightweight, and incredibly durable build quality. The black reflector dish uses cold-rolled steel plates for better strength.
Yes, the four leaves are crafted from black velvet fabric to maximize light absorption, allowing for virtually no light leak or bounces, which is effective for preventing excess spill.
Yes, the kit includes a 30° honeycomb grid to further control light direction and a magnetic gel holder for easily adding color to your lights.
Yes, the Aputure Barndoors utilize a snap-in mounting structure, which makes both installation and disassembly quick and convenient.