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πŸ”… Aputure Light Dome II 35 Inch Deep Octagon Softbox for Aputure 120D Mark 2 300D II 300X 120D 120T & Bowen-S Mount Lights: Enhanced Illumination Review

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Description of πŸ”… Aputure Light Dome II 35 Inch Deep Octagon Softbox for Aputure 120D Mark 2 300D II 300X 120D 120T & Bowen-S Mount Lights: Enhanced Illumination

Smooth round-shaped hexadecagon light output for beautiful catchlight, best for portraits, interviews, professional filmmaking and facial shots. 35 inch large outer difuser increases size of beam, which makes a softer and more flattering light, and deep dome design ensures tigher and more focused beam. Full silver coating intensifies output strength for more control over light source; unique dual diffuser design ensures even distribution of the light across the entire field. With honeycomb grid add-on help control light spill spread by 40 degrees; with a gel holder for filmmaker to design light colors. Re-designed 16 rods of wear-resistant steel construction and features a new generation of the quick-release speed ring, you can now easily install and disassemble the dome.

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Best Softbox, Best in Camera & Photo

Using a 2 light dose mark with a 120d 2 mark is a great combination. The softbox is huge, so this isn't the softbox for you if you don't have the space. Otherwise, the assembly works perfectly and the dismantling is quick and easy.

Pros
  • Lighting Controls and Modifiers
Cons
  • Good but Not Great

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Big! The best softbox setup ever!

It looks beautiful in every way and is very easy to assemble. I see abrasions on some edges. Maybe this is normal? As if I see a rope hanging from the two ends of a cone. But it works very well and comes with an egg case to direct the light better.

Pros
  • Lighting
Cons
  • Troublesome

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Super fast setup, excellent light quality

The Light Dome II is unique because it is so easy to set up. No more metal poles to assemble like every other Light Dome model - all the Light Dome II requires is to push the poles to the base to install, then push the metal buttons to close them loosen and take them apart. Excellent, intuitive and effective product.

Pros
  • Camera and photo
Cons
  • Security

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Superb attention to detail

VERY good quality. It's a bit pricey but you get what you pay for. Mind you, this thing is BIG. So when you are in the bedroom, expect it to take up a lot of space. In fact, I've decided to use it with the new SL-60w instead of the Aperture 120d. I understand that the new one has a few (small) caveats compared to the 120d, but the amount of money is a big win. Your choice depends on your use case. VERY GOOD PURCHASE.

Pros
  • Lighting and Studio
Cons
  • Older model

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Internal diffusion broke first time

Has not been used in production so my comment is limited to the assembly process only. The internal diffuser is supposed to be attached inside with four Velcro straps. My device came with Velcro straps that were too short, and when I tried to stretch the fourth strap to take advantage of internal diffusion, it broke. The internal diffusion straps are very flimsy, especially for this amount of money for this particular softbox. Not a good first impression and I haven't found a way to buy…

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  • Electronics
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