Sometimes called a space light, the Angler Cylinder Omni Softbox for Bowens Mount LED Lights lives up to that description by dispersing a 360-degree beam spread of illumination over a wide area of space when suspended by a boom or hung overhead. The Cylinder is ideal for raising the ambient light level to tame aggressively used kickers or other accent lights as well as opening up shadows to reveal details, but this is just one of the effects that this modifier will deliver. The Cylinder and its circular bottom are made from translucent polyester, but for those who want a little crispness without sacrificing the omni-directional light, the bottom diffuser zips off completely.

Yet another quality-of-light possibility is provided by an optional skirt - basically a form-fitting, black fabric that blocks the emitted light from one side of the Cylinder to add direction or a light-to-dark ratio. This particular skirt however, has a silver interior that reflects the blocked light through the open side, maximizing its output. Purchase of a second skirt will allow you to completely encircle the Cylinder, casting all of the output downward in a crisp circle of light, or a soft one depending on whether or not you use the bottom diffuser. With omni-directional and directed light, soft or crisp output, or a combination of all of these types together, the Cylinder Omni Softbox is more than a modifier - it's a light transformer.

Fits Bowens Mount LED Fixtures    Translucent 28" Long Cylinder, 18" Base    Throws a Soft 360-Degree Beam Spread    Bottom Unzips for More Direct Light    Great for Increasing Ambient Light Level    Soft, Even Light for Large Spaces    Optional Skirt for Directing Light    Folds Down to Fit in Its Carry Pouch

Ideal for raising the ambient light level to take the edge off of aggressively used accent, sidelights, or hair lights, the Cylinder Omni Softbox opens up shadows and lowers contrast to a manageable level.

One of the handy features of the Cylinder is its zippered, removable bottom diffusion panel, for image makers who require a more pronounced pool of light under the fixture without sacrificing the 360-degree spread.

Imagine the challenge of lighting a large dinner hall populated numerous guests. Depending on the size of the room 2, 3, or several Cylinder Omni Softboxes can be the solution. All the details of the scene are illuminated, shadows softened, and the bottom diffusion panel can be removed on some of the lights to add dimension to the scene.

Another way to modify the Cylinder's output is the separately-purchased skirt - basically a form-fitting, black cloth that blocks the light from being emitted from one side (or 180-degrees) of the Cylinder to add direction or a light-to-dark ratio. This particular skirt however, has a silver interior that reflects the blocked light through the open side, maximizing its output.

Purchase of a second skirt will allow you to completely encircle the Cylinder Omni Softbox, casting all of the output downward in a crisp circle of light, or a soft one depending on whether or not you use the bottom diffuser.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this thing cinch tight enough to fit on an Impact Porcelain Socket (BH #IMSPUM), and how well does it handle heat from say, a 500W tungsten globe?

A: No. The following bank is designed and made to work with led units.

Q: 2. Will this fit the Generay 1x1 Square Sun LED panel?

A: Yes, this Angler Collapsible Softbox for 1 x 1' LED Lights can fit the Genaray 1 x 1 Square Sun LED Panel.

Q: 3. Can I fit this on a Gemini 1x1?

A: This is not compatible with the Litepanels Gemini 1 x 1.

Q: 4. Who makes diffusion of other densities? These, like Godox are too dense for some purposes. Chimera always came w 2.

A: You could clip on diffusion gel such as the sheets of Rosco E-Colour #251 1/4 White Diffusion (21 x 24" Sheet) BH #ROE251S that we sell. You could stack them if you find you want more diffusion or get the 1/2 white diffusion.

Q: 5. Is this compatible with the 12"x12" Dracast Pro Series LED1000 Bi-Color LED Light Panel?

A: The Angler Collapsible Softbox for 1x1' LED Lights is compatible with the Dracast Pro Series LED1000 Bi-Color LED Light Panel, BH #DRLED1000BV.

Q: 6. Does this work with the Luxli Timpani?

A: Yes, the Angler Collapsible Softbox for 1x1' LED Lights would be compatible for use with the Luxli Timpani 1x1 RGBAW LED Light.

Q: 7. Will this work on a Astra x6?

A: Yes, this softbox can fit the Litepanels Astra 6X.

Q: 8. Will this fit a Astra?

A: Yes, this softbox can fit a Litepanels Astra.

Q: 9. Would this fit the Angler 865BLED 8"x8" light?

A: Unfortunately, the Angler Cylinder Omni Softbox for 1 x 1 LED Lights would be too large to fit the Angler 865BLED.

Q: 10. How big is the opening at the top on the bowens mount version? How tight can this be cinched down to? Would the smaller reflector dish of the NanLite Forza 60 be too small to effectively use this space light? Thanks.

A: This gets held by the Reflector sandwiched see images so this will work on the Forza 60