Softboxes & Accessories

About the Softboxes & Accessories range

Choose the softbox shape and size for your subject and working space. Larger softboxes create broader, softer light, while smaller models are easier to position in compact rooms. Octagonal and lantern designs spread light around a subject, rectangular models suit portraits and products, and strip softboxes provide narrower edge or rim lighting. Check whether the front diffuser, inner diffuser and grid are included. A grid limits off-axis spill and gives more directional control without removing the softbox's soft quality. Quick-release frames can also make setup and pack-down faster.

Check the light's mount before buying. A Bowens mount softbox fits a light with a matching Bowens S-type accessory mount, but manufacturer-specific mounts and panel fittings are not interchangeable. Some softboxes are made for particular fixture series, such as the GVM 480LS, 560AS and 800D RGB range. Compare the listed diameter or dimensions with your available space, stand strength and storage bag. Product sizes may be shown in centimetres or inches, so check both before ordering. A speed ring or adaptor may be required for a different mount.

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