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Glow ParaPop 38" Portable Softbox for Bowens

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Style Portable
Material Silver
Light Source Type LED

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  • ParaPop 38" Softbox - Spreedring adapter for Bowens Mount Lights - angle adjustment shoe bracket with height and depth adjustment screw to 5/8 stud adapter - protective case - removable inner and outer diffusers - removable cold shoe .
  • OPENS in a FLASH! CLOSES with a POP!
  • Heat and water resistant inside and out
  • Superior GlowRite silver reflective grid fabric lining
  • UV filtered diffusion materialreduces UV-Rand UV-A light by up to 98%
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    Product Description

    The Glow ParaPop 38 With Free Speedring Adapter For Bowens Mount Lights is the mobile solution to speedlights, studio and large portable strobes, featuring flattering, soft and rich color lighting with all the great advantages of the softbox/umbrella quality of our very successful GlowHexaPop line. Once constructed, the lightweight ParaPop 38 opens and closes speedily. Setup in a snap for action with jointed positioning rods that lock with a simple click into the dedicated speedring and release to collapse the softbox with twin safety tabs, sounding a signature 'pop'. The combination of the perfect reflector diffuser together with the unique deployment and closing 'pop' system makes for a dynamic solution to portable softbox lighting. This evolutionary innovation is available for 5 popular speedlights, monolights and studio strobe head via custom interchangeable rings that fit on the ParaPop and QuadraPop mobile softboxes. You can own one Pop's for many lights. A special bracket for hot shoe mounted speedlights mates the flash precisely and predictably to the Parapop softbox. The unique 12-sided shape and parabolic profile 38 inch diameter by 16.5 inch depth, provides a big 105-degree light spread in a light, space saving package. The shadows are slight and beautifully graduated. Colors are saturated and vibrant without the flat pancake 'flashpan' look of direct strobe. A full and voluptuous light that caresses your s

    Customer reviews

    4.3 out of 5 stars
    4.3 out of 5
    61 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the lighting, portability, and ease of setup of the camera stage lighting modifier. For example, they mention it's very efficient in light output, it doesn't bias the color temperature, and it folds into the carry bag. That said, opinions are mixed on the material.

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    10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

    Customers find the setup of the camera stage lighting modifier to be easy. They mention that it is portable and has quick set up times. Some customers also say that they didn't find any assembly problems. Overall, most are happy with the ease of use and portability of the product.

    "...I didn't find any assembly problems, yes this is an expensive softbox but in my opinion is without a doubt worth it...." Read more

    "This is my go to light modifier. It’s easy to set up and very portable." Read more

    "Very easy to set up and fold down. Fits my AD600 perfectly. But I had to first unscrew the speedlite mount and then screw in the bowens mount...." Read more

    "...Even though it was easy to put together, there is one step that you need to take care of or when you collapse the umbrella it may fall apart...." Read more

    8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

    Customers like the portability of the camera stage lighting modifier. They say it's very light weight, reliable, and convenient. Some appreciate the fact that it folds into the carry bag.

    "...this product doesn't have a better rating, is extremely reliable and convenient. I took a chance and I'm glad I did it...." Read more

    "This is my go to light modifier. It’s easy to set up and very portable." Read more

    "Love how this folds into the carry bag as well how fast I can open it up on location." Read more

    "...It is light and portable." Read more

    4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the lighting of the product. They mention that it is very efficient in light output, the light output across the spread is even, and it doesn't bias the color temp. They also love the way the light is diffused and that it's light and portable. Overall, they recommend it for its portability and efficiency with time.

    "...It is light and portable." Read more

    "...has helped out my portrait photography tremendously by increasing efficiency with time and portability, and the results look great compared to other..." Read more

    "...It’s very efficient in light output, the light output across the spread is even, and it doesn't bias the color temp.The case is 7” dia...." Read more

    "Love the way the light is diffused. Hubby puts it together for me. It doesn't always collapse all the way but I don't fuss with it." Read more

    9 customers mention3 positive6 negative

    Customers are mixed about the material of the camera stage lighting modifier. Some mention that the material seems good, the rods are strong, and well designed with lightweight materials. Others say that the rod is easily broken, the hooks are brittle, and the build quality is cheap.

    "...For the PRICE, it is flimsy, cheap, the rods do not stay together...!..." Read more

    "...The rods are strong and they give you an extra one...." Read more

    "...Verdict: Although I had to modify my softbox, 2 of the pieces broke, and I'm not happy with the cheap build quality, this has helped out my portrait..." Read more

    "Update: I sold this unit because one of the rods actually broke...." Read more

    Top reviews from the United States

    Carlos Chavez
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Fastest Softbox Period!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2018
    Verified Purchase
    One reason I bought this softbox "Speed"
    I purposely bought it for a wedding I just had.
    I knew I had to hassle I'm proud to say my work went flawlessly all thanks to this Glow ParaPop, I paired this softbox with my Godox AD 600 Pro monolight.
    I didn't find any assembly problems, yes this is an expensive softbox but in my opinion is without a doubt worth it.
    Just remember to hook those little elastic to the white hooks at the end and you will be just fine. There are some pieces I wish there were metal but I can live with it.
    The rods are strong and they give you an extra one. Honestly I don't know why this product doesn't have a better rating, is extremely reliable and convenient. I took a chance and I'm glad I did it. I will definetly keep it with me for my next event!!
    Excellent product!!!
    8 people found this helpful
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    Trudy Cr
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2018
    Verified Purchase
    This is my go to light modifier. It’s easy to set up and very portable.
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    Karamvir Punia
    5.0 out of 5 stars You need to remove the speedlite mount and then screw in the bowens mount first
    Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2018
    Verified Purchase
    Very easy to set up and fold down. Fits my AD600 perfectly. But I had to first unscrew the speedlite mount and then screw in the bowens mount. There was no instruction manual about this. I suggest watching videos on Youtube to set it up.
    2 people found this helpful
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    DENNIS S
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very Portable
    Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2019
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    Love how this folds into the carry bag as well how fast I can open it up on location.
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    Lynette A. Jessee
    4.0 out of 5 stars Instuctions would be helpful
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2019
    Verified Purchase
    The Glow ParaPop came on time. My only con about the softbox is that it did not come with instructions on how to assemble. Even though it was easy to put together, there is one step that you need to take care of or when you collapse the umbrella it may fall apart. There are tiny rubber bands that need to be hooked when you assemble. I would have not known if I hadn't watched a Youtube video. The material seems good although there is a lot of plastic which for the cost of the Softbox, you would think it would be made of better material. It is light and portable.
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    Jake Maness
    5.0 out of 5 stars Get it! You'll love it! It will save you time.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2017
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    Definitely a must have! It's worth the money to save some time on setup and tear down on your shoot. And, I love the fact the outer diffuser doesn't blow off when the wind blows.
    One person found this helpful
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    DWayne
    1.0 out of 5 stars Poorly Designed...Over-Priced!!!!!!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2018
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    I was excited to receive this product. However, when I received this product it was a sad day! For the PRICE, it is flimsy, cheap, the rods do not stay together...! The rods were popping out.... My short message is, do not get this softbox...I went with Cheetah sofbox and I am so happy...less expensive, bigger 48, and much, much, much better. Cheetah from now own!!!!!
    4 people found this helpful
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    Christopher S.
    3.0 out of 5 stars Cheap Build Quality, but Invaluably Increased my Workflow
    Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2018
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    UPDATE: IMPORTANT, THE SOFTBOX HAS SMALL ELASTIC LOOPS TO HOLD THE RODS IN PLACE! No where does it instruct to do this. I've used this on at least 30 shoots and never noticed. I've seen so many videos on this product, no one has made this point until the 12th video I saw. All the commenters were shocked as well. This makes the ParaPop much more appealing. Before knowing this (I'm not the only person to miss this), I had to JB weld the rods into the plastic inserts. So please disregard point #1 on the modifications of my review.

    As a portrait photographer, I use this soft box a few times a week for the past 6 months. I love using this softbox because of it's portability, and very quick set up times. I'm able to throw it in my big rolling case easily or strap it to my camera backpack along with my light stand, and set it up within seconds before the shoot.

    BUT (this is very important), you will have to modify this to make it work.

    1. Unless you glue/tape the rods to the bracket itself, the rods will fall off of the bracket, making it very similar to a normal softbox, where you have to put together the softbox before each use. After gaff taping the rods to the bracket and having the tape fall off a few months, I attached the rods using JB weld and tape.

    After attaching the rods to the bracket, you can quickly set up and break down this soft box quickly after each use.

    2. I ordered the Bowens mount version of this softbox, but it came with the flash bracket installed with the Bowens mount thrown in the package separately. You will have to remove the flash mount, which is simple - just a few screws to remove - and add the Bowens bracket.

    3. One of the plastic bits that hold the rod broke after first use. Now, I have 15 rods to hold open the softbox, with one rod limp. It's still usable but it's fragile.

    4. One of the caps of the rods that hold the rod in place to the softbox came off. Not happy with that but it's still very usable. Although it comes with it's own nice carrying case with extra rods, the extra rods were also missing the threaded cap... not cool.

    I leave the inner and outer diffusion on the softbox and it is still easy to to collapse and stow away.

    Verdict: Although I had to modify my softbox, 2 of the pieces broke, and I'm not happy with the cheap build quality, this has helped out my portrait photography tremendously by increasing efficiency with time and portability, and the results look great compared to other portable softbox solutions. Clients are very impressed with this softbox too. I'm able to go on location using the NYC subway with just one small photo bag and the soft box strapped to the bag with a light stand. I think this is definitely worth it if you're a on-location portrait photographer.

    I would also consider the Cheetah Quick softboxes too before deciding to purchase this.
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