Description
Aputure Lantern Softbox: Simple, Portable Soft Light for On-the-Go Creators
The Aputure Lantern Softbox is a refreshingly simple and portable solution for photographers, videographers, and content creators seeking a quick way to achieve soft, flattering light. This spherical softbox departs from traditional rectangular designs, offering a unique and user-friendly approach to lighting.
Soft Light Made Simple:
The Lantern’s defining characteristic is its ease of use. Unlike traditional softboxes with intricate assembly processes, the Lantern boasts a tension-based quick release frame. This innovative design allows you to pop open the Lantern in mere seconds, ready to diffuse your Aputure LED or studio strobe light. This minimizes setup time and allows you to focus on capturing your creative vision, especially valuable for fast-paced shoots or situations requiring quick lighting adjustments.
Omnidirectional Soft Light for Even Coverage:
The Lantern features a unique 26-inch spherical design that spreads light in all directions with a 270-degree beam angle. This omnidirectional light distribution bathes your subject in soft, even light, minimizing harsh shadows and creating a natural, flattering look. This is ideal for portrait photography, interviews, product shots, or any scenario where you desire soft and diffused lighting.
Precise Control with Adjustable Light Control Skirt:
While simple to use, the Lantern doesn’t compromise on control. It features a unique four-section, fully adjustable light control skirt. This detachable skirt utilizes a hook-and-loop design, allowing you to precisely control the spread of light and achieve more directional lighting when needed. Simply adjust the skirt sections to shape the light and prevent unwanted spill onto your background.
Built for Run-and-Gun Creators:
The Lantern prioritizes portability for creators on the move. Its lightweight and compact design makes it easy to carry in your bag, perfect for location shoots, travel, or situations where space is limited. Additionally, the softbox folds down compactly for easy storage and transportation.
Bowens Mount Compatibility for Seamless Integration:
The Lantern seamlessly integrates with your existing lighting setup thanks to the universal Bowens mount. This industry-standard mount allows for quick and effortless attachment to your Aputure lights (LS series, Amaran series, etc.) and opens doors to a vast ecosystem of light modifiers. You can combine the Lantern with other modifiers like grids or beauty dishes for even more control over the light.
Unleash Your Creativity with Simple Soft Light:
The Aputure Lantern Softbox is more than just a softbox; it’s a gateway to achieving beautiful, diffused lighting without complexity. With its quick setup, omnidirectional light spread, adjustable light control skirt, and portable design, the Lantern empowers you to capture stunning visuals and elevate your productions with ease. Whether you’re a budding content creator, a seasoned photographer, or a videographer seeking a simple yet effective soft light solution, the Aputure Lantern Softbox is a valuable addition to your lighting kit.
Ideal for use overhead or to raise the ambient illumination level, the 26″ diameter Lantern Softbox from Aputure has the same omni-directional quality of light as the “China Balls” of yore but is built of durable materials and has accessories such as a skirt set to control the 270-degree beam spread. The Lantern has a Bowens mount that fits Aputure lights such as the 120d or 300d series, but it is also compatible with many other lights that use this popular mount.
