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Neewer 10079161 30" Octagon Speedlite Softbox Bowens Mount
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Achieve Soft, Even Lighting with the Neewer Octagon Umbrella Softbox Enhance your photography with the Neewer 30"x30" Octagon Umbrella Speedlite Softbox. Designed to diffuse strobe flashes, this softbox provides soft, even lighting for professional-looking portraits and product shots. The Bowens ...
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Overview
Achieve Soft, Even Lighting with the Neewer Octagon Umbrella Softbox
Enhance your photography with the Neewer 30"x30" Octagon Umbrella Speedlite Softbox. Designed to diffuse strobe flashes, this softbox provides soft, even lighting for professional-looking portraits and product shots. The Bowens mount speedring makes it compatible with a variety of flash units.
Specifications:
- Item Size (Diameter): 80cm / 30"
- Shape: Octagon
- Mount Type: Bowens Aluminum Ring Adaptor
- Includes: * Octagon Beehive Softbox
Key Features
Neewer Softbox is designed to diffuse a strobe flash giving you better even lighting. It comes with a silver reflective interior and a flush front face. It's necessary for any professional portrait studio.|30"x30" Softbox equipped|An internal an external diffuser (both removable) for versatility in refining the hard/soft ratio of flashlight|Softbox is easily assembled using the softbox "skin" four flex rods and a speed ring for the flash head|With Standard size Bowens speed mounts this high quality softbox fits right in any studio|The large size of the softbox makes it desirable for fashion photography portraits and medium to large-sized product shots|Item size (diameter): 80cm / 30"|Shape: Octagon|Mount type: Bowens|Aluminum Ring Adaptor|1 x Octagon Beehive Softbox|1 x Inner diffuser|1 x Outer diffuser|1 x Mount Speedring|1 x Carrying bag
Specifications
Brand
Neewer
Shape
Octagon
Diameter
30 inches (80cm)
Mount Type
Bowens
Interior Color
Silver Reflective
Diffusers
Internal and External (Removable)
Included Components
Octagon Beehive Softbox, Inner Diffuser, Outer Diffuser, Mount Speedring, Carrying Bag
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Features an octagon shape and 30-inch diameter, creating a desirable circular catchlight and broad illumination.
- Includes both internal and external diffusers, offering versatility to adjust the hard/soft ratio of light.
- Comes with a silver reflective interior, maximizing light output and enhancing light efficiency.
- Equipped with a standard Bowens speed mount, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of studio flashes.
- Easily assembled using the softbox skin, four flex rods, and a speed ring, simplifying setup and teardown.
👎 Cons
- Specifically designed for Bowens mount flashes, limiting its direct compatibility with other flash systems.
- The 30-inch size, while versatile, may be too large for very small studios or extremely tight shooting spaces.
- Requires a strobe flash (not included) to function, which is an additional purchase for new users.
- The internal and external diffusers are removable, meaning they could potentially be misplaced if not stored carefully.
- The octagon shape, while good for portraits, might not be the preferred modifier for all specific photography needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What shape is this Neewer softbox?
This Neewer softbox has an octagon shape, which helps produce round catchlights in subjects' eyes.
What is the diameter of this softbox?
The softbox has an item size (diameter) of 80cm, or approximately 30 inches.
What type of mount does this softbox use?
It features a standard Bowens mount type, making it compatible with various studio flashes.
Does the softbox come with diffusers?
Yes, it includes both an internal and an external diffuser, both of which are removable for adjusting light quality.
Is this softbox suitable for professional portrait photography?
Yes, its large size and light diffusing capabilities make it desirable for fashion photography, portraits, and medium to large-sized product shots.
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