Softbox Lets Photographers Focus Light on the Subject

Summary

The Glow EZ Lock Deep Parabolic Quick Softbox (38″) is a cost-effective, high-quality lighting tool for photographers seeking focused light with minimal spill.

Abstract

The Glow EZ Lock Deep Parabolic Quick Softbox (38″) has been reviewed positively by a professional photographer who purchased it from Adorama.com. The product is praised for its sturdy construction, ease of use, and the quality of light it produces, which is soft and focused on the subject with minimal light spill. Despite its lower price point compared to similar products from more established brands, the softbox includes a range of accessories such as internal and external diffusers, a reversible aluminum deflection plate, an egg-crate grid, a Bowens mount speedring adapter, and a storage bag, along with a 1-year manufacturer's warranty. The photographer particularly appreciates the umbrella-style design for its quick setup and the effective light control provided by the softbox's depth and included accessories.

Opinions

The photographer is satisfied with the value for money, considering the softbox is less than half the price of competitors' products.
The quality and workmanship of the softbox, including the fabric material and aluminum rigging, are commended for their durability.
The photographer finds the internal diffuser snaps tight but expects them to loosen over time, which is preferable to them being too loose.
The softbox is noted for its ability to focus light onto the subject effectively, with very little light spill, which was the primary reason for the purchase.
The inclusion of an egg-crate grid and a reversible aluminum deflection plate is seen as a positive feature that contributes to the softbox's performance.
The ease of setup due to the umbrella-style design is highlighted as a convenience for photographers.

Product Review: Glow EZ Lock Deep Parabolic Quick Softbox (38″)

Photo by Jerry D Clement; used with permission

Recently we purchased a Glow EZ Lock Deep Parabolic Quick Softbox (38″) and my husband, the photographer, loves it. Here’s the review he shared:

I purchased this softbox from Adorama.com because I was looking for a speedlight modifier that focuses most of the light onto the subject and has very little light spill onto the background or the surrounding area. I was attracted to this softbox, in particular, because of the price. It sells for less than half the price of similar products made by some of the more familiar names.

Of course, the adage “you get what you pay for” has been around for so long because it’s true. Generally, the higher the quality of the product, the more you can expect to pay for it.

In this case, however, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and workmanship exhibited by this product. The fabric material and the aluminum rigging are very sturdy and should last for years of opening, use, closing and storing. The unit comes with:

an internal diffuser an external diffuser a reversible aluminum deflection plate an egg-crate grid a Bowens mount speedring adapter — 150mm (the Bowens mount itself is not included) a storage bag and a 1-year manufacturer’s warranty.

This softbox has an umbrella design that is easy to open and get ready for a shoot. It should take only a few minutes to go from storage to use. The internal diffuser attaches with snaps, and the external diffuser and egg-crate grid attach with Velcro. I did find that snaps on the internal diffuser fit together tightly, and I had to insert the edge of a knife to separate them on disassembly. I expect the connection will loosen with time, and at least, I won’t have to worry about the snaps separating during a shoot.

The diameter of the opening is 36.5″ and the depth of the silver-lined interior is 28.75″, giving the unit the soft light-focusing ability I was looking for. See the included photo proving that this softbox does, indeed, provide soft, focused light on the subject with insignificant light spill.

I am truly satisfied with the Glow EZ Lock Deep Parabolic Quick Softbox, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for similar results.

We did an unboxing video of it. You can watch it here and see how it works:

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