The Medium Quartz Plus is designed for use with large open-face hot lights. It is rated up to 6,000 Watts and diameters from 9 to 21.5 inches. It may also be used with a strobe light, but this is not economical in the long run, since adapter rods would be required for the attachment of a strobe ring; this box has shorter rods.

The depth of the Quartz Plus is ideal for an open-face light. It is shallower than the Daylight Plus Bank designed for Fresnel Lights.

Use this box for the softest light possible. The "Plus" designation means the face of the box is removable. Chimera makes different strengths of diffusion material for front face applications. This softbox comes with a one stop diffusion cloth, and additional 1/2 and 1/4 grid cloths. Substituting a half or quarter difusion, or taking out the interior baffle will result in more contrast, slightly more light transmission, and less softening of the light.

Recessed face makes the soft source more directional, and enables addition of a honeycomb grid, soft fabric grid or louvers.

Required Speed (mounting) Rings are available separately for many manufacturers' lights.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Are there any grid type accessories for this softbox? I like that the front is one piece but it looks like adding a grid may be hard with no recessed edge. Even feathering is hard to achieve.

A: No it is not possible to use grid for this model of Chimera boxes. Please check the models with hood around and the white front surface inside.

Q: 2. Does this fit a 9.5 inch speedring?

A: According to Chimera, if you are referring to the the Chimera Modular 9.5 (241 mm) Speed Ring for Daylite Junior Lightbanks, B&H # CH9204 MFR # 8135, this speedring is only compatible with the Chimera Daylite Junior softboxes. If you are looking to purchase the the Chimera Video Pro Plus Softbox - Medium 36x48 (90 x 120 cm), B&H # CHVPPBM, listed above, then the Chimera Modular Speed Ring for the AAdynTech JAB Daylight LED Light (9.5 ), B&H # CHMRVPOP MFR # 9203OP, would instead be the correct speedring for use with this softbox.

Q: 3. The OVERVIEW section says This softbox comes with a 1 stop diffuser, a 1/2 and 1/4 grid cloth. The IN THE BOX section says it only comes with a 1-stop. Which is true? I believe the latter is true, but would love some help.

A: No, it does not come with the other cloths. The Pro Plus does but not the Pro Plus 1.So the one we carry comes with,Chimera Shallow Video Pro Plus 1 Softbox - Medium - 36x48 (90x120cm) Black Storage bag for Softbox, Diffusion Screen and Poles Poles Interior Baffle 1 f-stop Front Diffusion Cloth 5 Year Warranty NOTE: Speed Ring is REQUIRED and Not Included

Q: 4. Between the Video Pro Plus 1 and Video Pro Plus, which softbox creates the softest light? We are using Nanlite 720B spotlights

A: There is a difference in the included clothes, otherwise both products light output is very similar. The Chimera Medium Video Pro Plus 1 Softbox 36x48" (90 x 120cm) comes with 1 f-stop Front diffusion cloth with Touch Fastener. The Chimera Video Pro Plus Softbox (Medium, 36 x 48") comes with Front Diffusion Cloth (1 Stop), Grid Cloth (1/2 Stop), Grid Cloth (1/4 Stop).

Q: 5. What is the difference between this and the XS Video Pro Plus 8114 - beside the 30$ price difference? Thanks.

A: The difference is based on the diffusers that they include. The XS Video Pro Plus comes with a 1/2 and 1/4 diffusion panel while the Video Pro Plus 1 comes with a full stop diffusion panel. Otherwise, they have the same dimensions and silver interior.

Q: 6. would this fit the speedring Chimera Speed Ring for Video Pro Bank for Arri Compact 575, Arrisun 5 Par & Plus 1K - Circular 7-3/4 B&H # CHSRC775VP MFR # 9190? i am trying to get a softbox for rayzr 7

A: Yes this softbox is compatible with the Chimera 9190 speed ring.

Q: 7. Are these adjustable? Meaning, can I pan / tilt the doors to adjust the beam to my liking?

A: These barndoors would be adjustable being that they are made of lightweight aluminum and a rigid fabric.

Q: 8. Will the Chimera QR2490 speedring support this size softbox?

A: Yes the Chimera Quick Release Speed Ring for Bowens Esprit (Small) Series, BH #CHSRQRBSS MFR #2490QR will support this Chimera softbox.

Q: 9. could this be attached to a 9890 Quick Release Speed Ring?

A: That speed ring should be able to be used with all of the Chimera Video softboxes.

Q: 10. With the right speed ring(s) for each light, is it possible to use this with both the Arri 650 and Arri 150 fresnels?

A: For the Arri 150F use speed ring # CHSRC3VP, For the Arri 650F Ring # CHSRAC65VP