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Neewer Hexadecagon Parabolic Carrying Portable Review

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Revainrating 4 out of 5  
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3.9
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Description of Neewer Hexadecagon Parabolic Carrying Portable

Parabolic Softbox: Diameter: 47.2inches/120cm; Depth: 27.9inches/71cm; Made of superior highly reflective fabric, professional silver embossed linings that are highly reflective to create soft diffused lighting effect. Sturdy and durable; Easy to use. All metal parts with Premium industrial construction. You can produce beautiful diffused light after simple and easy express setup. Removable Diffuser with Grid: Removable internal diffuser and external diffuser allow you to soften the light while lowering exposure by 2.1 stop. Different levels softness can be controlled. Equipped with grids, the gird can be installed on the softbox easily. Fabric grid included to tighten beam angle and help control unwanted light. Steel Wire Bracket: Strong toughness and high strength enough to support the softbox, making it work for a long time without deformation. With Bowens mount, it is suitable for photography led light, speedlite, flash, moonlight and more. 【Attention Lock & Unlock Method】1. Opening: Please Pull all the rods until they lock in place to open the softbox. 2. Folding: Lift the softbox, press the button and pull up the rod to release. Repeat the step for each rod. (as shown in pic2). Versatile Applications: It helps to make the outline of the object clearer; Ideal for shooting of wedding, commercial advertising, fashion and portrait,live shows and so on. Note: The flash and light stand are NOT included. It is compatible with Neewer CB60 CB100 CB150, Aputure 300D II 120D, Godox SL-60W SL150W II FV150 VL150 and Other Bowens Mount Light.

Reviews

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great, rugged, portable light shaper.

Amazing Light Modifier! If I had one complaint it would be that pulling and locking takes quite a bit of force when initially unfolding and installing the bars that lock into place.

Pros
  • Hands-Free Operation
Cons
  • Appearance

Revainrating 3 out of 5

So glad to have this in my kit

I have SO MUCH light for my live streams but I've never been happy with the lighting. It's not enough and it looks dark or the light is so bright it looks like a very bad TV channel. It spreads nicely. It also gives me room for more dramatic effects. I am very happy to have it in my first aid kit.

Pros
  • good stuff
Cons
  • hard to say

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Assembly / disassembly

I am giving this review 3 stars because the quality is excellent, it is exactly what I wanted but the assembly and disassembly is an issue. I just received my package! I'm a professional photographer. This product was very difficult to assemble and disassemble. My fiancé literally had to use pliers to take the softbox apart. I would like to keep this softbox but it's not worth the money as it's uncomfortable.

Pros
  • Trial period for one year
Cons
  • Not bad but...

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Design issues in lighting and studio

Neewer I'm a big fan of your products. I have softboxes etc so I say this on my FB newsfeed and I ordered it and it arrived today 6/7/2020. I immediately shot an unboxing video and these are my thoughts, I am a professional photographer, I shoot in studio and on location and I am currently using a 47 inch umbrella style Hekta which you open the same way you do would make an umbrella and I like the quality and feel but poor design. I don't have time to pull all the bars until they click and then

Pros
  • Great for outdoor activities
Cons
  • Not sure

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Assembly / Disassembly

I give this review 3 stars because the quality is excellent, it's exactly what I wanted, but the installation and disassembly is a problem. I just received my package! I'm a professional photographer. This product was very difficult to assemble and disassemble. My fiancé literally had to use pliers to take the softbox apart. I would like to keep this softbox but it's not worth the money as it's uncomfortable.

Pros
  • Absolute Legend
Cons
  • Great Price

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Good softbox for the money.

Not as portable as a regular softbox as the mounting ring is built into the device. Pretty easy to install and remove. Old style softboxes could sometimes get stuck in the mounting ring when disassembled. You will not have this problem with them since they are all one. All you have to do when you open it up is add white panels that easily attach with velcro. I'll probably buy a few more as my old Chimera brands wear out.

Pros
  • Handy item
Cons
  • So far so good

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Design Issues

Neewer I am a big fan of your products, I have soft boxes etc. So I say this on my FB feed and I ordered it and it arrived today 7/6/2020. I immediately shot an unboxing video and these are my thoughts, I am a professional photographer, I shoot in studio and on location and I am currently using a 47 inch umbrella style Hekta which you open the same way you do would make an umbrella and I like the quality and feel but poor design. I don't have time to pull all the bars until they click and then…

Pros
  • Absolutely Amazing!
Cons
  • Not bad but...