
Neewer 10102478 17.7" Octagonal Softbox Bowens Mount
Achieve Flattering and Controlled Light with Ease The NEEWER 17.7" Octagonal Softbox is a versatile lighting modifier designed for professional studio lighting. Featuring a quick-folding mechanism, this softbox is easy to set up and transport. It comes with diffusers and a honeycomb grid to provi...
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Overview
Achieve Flattering and Controlled Light with Ease
The NEEWER 17.7" Octagonal Softbox is a versatile lighting modifier designed for professional studio lighting. Featuring a quick-folding mechanism, this softbox is easy to set up and transport. It comes with diffusers and a honeycomb grid to provide soft, directional light, perfect for portraits, product photography, and more.
Specifications:
- Shape: Octagonal
- Size: 17.7"/45cm
- Mount: Bowens Mount
- Features: Quick Folding, External Ribs
- Diffusers: Internal and External
- Grid: Honeycomb Grid (45°)
- Material: Nylon, Aluminum
- Bag: Portable Drawstring Bag
- Weight: 2.16lb/980g
Key Features
【Professional Octagon Softbox】 This octagonal softbox features an opening size of 17.7" x 11.8"/45 x 30cm, with a smooth, even silver internal coating on the thickened nylon cloth that broadens, diffuses, and softens light while retaining the original color rendition. Includes two layers of light diffusers and a honeycomb grid for optimal output
【Quick Folding & External Ribs】 Pull up the ribs to unfold and lock this softbox in seconds, then just push and hold the quick release buttons to fold up. 8 highly resilient ribs bring incomparable durability and an impeccable shape that can withstand tens of thousands of presses without deformation, and are attached outside the softbox, ensuring more smooth inner coating and much even light reflection to soften harsh glare and eliminate unwanted shadow
【Honeycomb Grid & Diffusers】 The internal and external diffusers can be combined for an even softer and more diffused light, and can be fastened via touch fasteners for easy assembly. The honeycomb grid directs light at 45° and reduces spill, providing a distinctive soft yet punchy lighting effect that defines the model's facial structure
【Standard Bowens Mount】 Seamlessly compatible with Godox sl60w Aputure Amaran 60D 60x S NEEWER Q4 Vision 4 CB200B RGB CB60 MS60B MS60C MS150B and other Bowens mount studio strobe lights and continuous LED video lights
【Portable Drawstring Bag】 At merely 2.16lb/980g, this collapsible softbox can be folded with a diameter of 7.5"/19cm, is easy to store and transport inside the included drawstring bag. Perfect for portraits, product photography, beauty & fashion shoots, weddings, corporate headshots, and other photography styles
Specifications
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Features a 17.7" x 11.8" octagonal opening with a silver internal coating for broad, diffused light and accurate color.
- Designed for quick folding and unfolding, allowing for rapid setup and teardown on location.
- Equipped with 8 highly resilient external ribs that provide durability and maintain an impeccable octagonal shape.
- Includes two layers of light diffusers for achieving even softer and more diffused lighting effects.
- Comes with a honeycomb grid that directs light at a 45° angle, reducing spill and enhancing facial structure definition.
- Features a standard Bowens mount, ensuring seamless compatibility with a wide range of studio lights and LED video lights.
- Weighs only 2.16lb/980g and folds down to a compact 7.5"/19cm diameter for easy storage and transport.
- Bundles an included drawstring bag, making it convenient for photographers on the go.
- Ideal for various photography styles, including portraits, product, beauty, fashion, weddings, and corporate headshots.
👎 Cons
- While it is compatible with many lights, the Bowens mount means it is not universally compatible with all flash heads or continuous lights without adapters.
- The octagonal shape and size may not be ideal for all lighting scenarios, especially those requiring very narrow or rectangular light patterns.
- The "honeycomb grid directs light at 45°" which is a fixed angle, potentially limiting flexibility for more precise or varied light sculpting needs.
- The softbox is made of thickened nylon cloth, which, while durable, may not offer the same longevity as metal-framed or more heavily constructed modifiers.
- Specific light loss or efficiency measurements when using the diffusers and honeycomb grid are not provided in the features.