Chimera engineers have produced a modern version of Dean Collins' popular Lightform panels using 5/8" aluminum alloy tubing. These frames, which are compact and rigid enough to use outdoors, allow you to instantly create your choice of diffusion, nets and/ or bounce fill in seconds, without the use of tools.

Fabric Egg Crate Grid Folds Down    Aluminum 8-Part Bungee-Joined Frame    Storage Sack for Egg Crate    Narrows Light Source Beam Spread    Allows Selective Lighting

A specially designed pin-grip system on the frames allows you to set and lock the frames in place with a single standard 2" grip head with no slipping.

The heavy-duty internal bungy cord keeps the frame segments together during storage and travel, and aids in super-fast setups.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the diameter of the aluminum?

A: Approximately 1" they will fit into a standard Grip Head

Q: 2. What does 2-Connectors mean? Do these break down into 2' sections?

A: The frames have a bungee cord running through them which allows for fast set up and break down. It does not allow the frame to be broken down into two separate sections. The connectors in this kit allows you to combine the two frame together in the shape of a V . This is useful when you need to bounce light into the reflective surfaces.

Q: 3. What kind of material is the 1/2 diffusion? Is it grid cloth?

A: Yes the diffusion in this kit is 1/2 grid cloth.

Q: 4. I'm used to these scrims having groomets and elastic corners to hold them on the frame (the rag place). Not on these???? !! ???

A: The Chimera Frame for Frame/Panel Reflectors - 48x48 listed above is only the frame; it does not include a fabric screen or panel with its purchase. However, the Chimera fabric reflectors/diffusers designed for use with this frame would only have an elastic corner on the ends of the fabric to connect to the frame; it will not have grommet holes for attachment purposes.

Q: 5. What are the use cases or pros and cons of the 40 degree and 50 degree versions?

A: The 50 degree version of the Chimera Panel Crate will have a wider light spread than the 40degree version.

Q: 6. Can you grip the vertical size of a chimera frame with a c stand grip?

A: The Chimera Frame for Frame/Panel Reflectors - 48x48" (B&H# CHFP4848) can be clamped on each and any of its four sides using a typical grip head such as the Impact Grip Head for Lights and Accessories - 2.5" Diameter (Chrome) (B&H# IMKCP200): https://bhpho.to/48Qje2E

Q: 7. Does this come with a Chimera clamp or do I need to buy that separately?

A: Clamps are not included.

Q: 8. what is the breakdown size and length?

A: This dimensions for this frame when broken down is 25 x 8 x 6 in.

Q: 9. What are the approximate dimensions of the frame when broken down? Also, what are the dimensions of the duffle.

A: The frame collapses to be 6X26” and the duffel is 9X28”.

Q: 10. I need a replacement 1/2 diffusion fabric for a 42 x 72 Chimera Pro Panel Fabric Kit (B&H # CHFPPK4272 Mfr # 5615). Is that available?

A: B&H # CHFP.5G4272 is the correct replacement item you'll need.