The Chimera Video Pro Plus Shallow Lightbank SilverSoftbox is designed for use with a broad light with a wide throw, such as a Tota light. With fabric rated for the heat of a continuous light up to 750 Watts, the Small Shallow Plus for Video applications is ideal for work in cramped interiors where medium softening of a broad light is desired.

The "Plus" designation of this softbox means the front face of the softbox is removable. Chimera makes different strengths of diffusion material for front face applications.

This softbox has a built in "lip" around the edges to help control light spill. This lip also facilitates the attachment of optional honeycomb grids, fabric grids, and louvers.

This softbox is only for lights with a very wide throw. The shallow depth of this softbox will not allow the light from a spotlight to spread out adaquately within the box. Exposure then would not be as even across the entire front face of the softbox.

Recessed front helps to control light spill and facilitates the attachment of an optional grid or louvers.

Equates to more headroom if the box is used overhead, or easier maneuvering in cramped interior shoots.

This softbox comes with a 1 stop diffuser, a 1/2 and 1/4 grid cloth. This provides many options of light transmission and level of softness.

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

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I travel a lot and would like to start taking my softbox with me. I have the 36x48 version, but the poles that go inside the softbox dont fit in the largest suitcase that you can check in. Is there any way to find out how long the poles are for the smaller options? I want a softbox that I can travel with and the only problem is the metal poles that go in the softbox to stretch it out.

A: I purchased the 12X16 Chimera for my lumedyne because I also shoot on location and didn't want to take my Chimera Octa because it was just too much to lug around.The rods are around 12'' I love this soft box and it is made in America.

Q: 2. I am looking to purchase this Softbox for my Godox AD600pro, can someone please advise which speed ring is required?

A: You may use the Impact Speed Ring for Impact, Bowens S, Westcott & Aputure B&H # IMSRIMPV2 to fit the AD600 Pro.

Q: 3. Can a Chimera light box be used with an Aputure 300d ii?

A: You may purchase the Chimera Speed Ring for Bowens Esprit II, Esprit DX, Small Series, Calumet Series II, B&H # CHSRBPL, or the Impact Speed Ring for Impact, Bowens S, Westcott & Aputure, B&H # IMSRIMPV2, to connect the Chimera Super Pro X Plus Lightbank (Small 24 x 32", White Interior) to the Aputure Light Storm C300d Mark II LED Light.

Q: 4. I am thinking of getting a Profoto D1 Air 500w/s ( a href= http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/605739-REG/Profoto_901024_D1_Air_500_w_s.html target= _blank http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/605739-REG/Profoto_901024_D1_Air_500_w_s.html/a ) to use with this soft box, however this box says not to use a strobe with built in reflector. The Profoto D1 says it has a built in reflector, so is this light not going to work with this box?

A: You are correct; as the Pprofoto D1 has its own built-in reflector, it also would not be recommended for use with the Chimera Shallow Super Pro Plus Softbox, Silver - Large.

Q: 5. What are the differences between the Chimera Super Pro Plus Softbox, White - Medium- 36x48 (Model 1135) and the new Chimera Super Pro X Plus Lightbank (Medium 36 x 48 , White Interior) (Model 1130)?

A: The Super Pro X bank, model 1130 would now feature a clean close back that wraps around the lighting fixture without excess material. This allows for smoother rotation of the softbox.

Q: 6. Can I use this with my Arri 750w + Lights? Or is this a softbox for strobe only?

A: You can't use this with continuous lighting, it's for strobe only. What you want is called the Chimera Video Pro Plus Softbox - Medium 36x48 (90 x 120 cm) B&H # CHVPPBM MFR # 8135.

Q: 7. 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: 8. is the inside silver or white?

A: its white

Q: 9. is the inside silver or white?

A: This softbox would have a silver interior.

Q: 10. Puedo usarlo con joker 800 y 400 ?O solo uno de ellos

A: You need a heat resistant video soft box. That would probably melt.