The Chimera Lantern Light Boom Kit for Photographyfrom Chimera Lantern Light Boom Kit for Photographyoffers a quick and easy way to position a light, particularly overhead lights with softboxes. Operating like a small jib arm, the Light Boom provides 72" of reach and features a 360° rotating head extension for angle adjustment. A single handle on the head extension is used to control all movements. The Light Boom features a combo baby/junior pin receiver for mounting to stands and accepts light fixtures that mount on a 5/8" baby pin (hex-sided). For balancing your light, the pole features a sliding counterweight system, with two empty counterweight bags included, capable of holding of to 15 lb.

Large Pancake Lantern    Standard Boom with Counterweight    Triolet Mogul Base with QR Speed Ring

• 18" head extension at the end of the boom offers 360° of rotation for light angle adjustment
• All angle movements controlled by a convenient handle at the head pivot point
• Sliding counterweight system adjusts for different sizes of lights and boxes
• Self-arresting movement
• Minimized length of counterweight section for use in smaller sized studios
• The boom assembles in less than five minutes and requires no tools
• 5/8" baby pin for light attachment
• Combo baby/junior pin receiver for stand mounting

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does the 'Most 1x2 LED fixtures' model fit on the Luxli Taiko?

A: The Chimera Lantern Kit for Most 1x2 LED Fixtures has not been tested specifically with the Luxli Taiko light. It might fit but results can vary. The ones that are made for that light are at this link, https://bhpho.to/3GSE1Wy.

Q: 2. I bought the recommended mogul base 500w/120V, but it doesn't fit. What bulb is supposed to go with it?

A: That's the bulb that I use. Not quite sure why yours doesn't fit. Is the bulb's base too large or too small?

Q: 3. Just to be clear, this replaces the 18 inch arm that comes with it? So the overall extension will just be 30 inches correct? Making sure its not 18+30. Just to be clear, this replaces the 18 inch arm that comes with it? So the overall extension will just be 30 inches correct? Making sure its not 18+30.

A: This extension replaces the 18 arm that is already attached to the Chimera Standard or Compact Light Boom.

Q: 4. Which ring do I need for this in order to use it with a Lowel omni light?

A: The Chimera Speed Ring for Lowel Omni Light (Aluminum), BH # CHSRLOL would be the option you would need. https://bhpho.to/3qJihFX

Q: 5. Will this work with a Chimera Triolet light fixture?

A: Specifically with a Chimera 9890QR Quick Release Speed Ring

Q: 6. what kind of lights fixtures can this be used for ? as i see the only speed rings available are for Arri pocket lites

A: I have a profoto speed ring and works great

Q: 7. what is the beam angle?

A: The beam angle of the Chimera Lantern Softbox with Skirt - 20" (50cm) Diameter with the skirt in place would be approximately 90 degrees.

Q: 8. I need a lighting solution like this to be used outside...problem is, we do not have a source of power in the woods. I don't want to carry a generator to where we are going. is there a viable power solution, like a v mount battery that this or a similar unit can utilize? Thank you

A: An option to consider is the Godox LP800X Power Inverter B&H # GOLP800X, which can power this light on location.

Q: 9. Will this work with the Profoto OCF speedring?

A: Profoto OCF speedring will only work with Profoto OCF softboxes.

Q: 10. Does this fold flat when stored?

A: Yes, the Chimera Lantern Softbox with Skirt - 30" (76cm) Diameter once you take the speedring out it can be folded. The sleeve it comes with is more round so most fold it and roll it at the same time to fit in the sleeve.