The large Chimera Shallow Video Pro Plus Softbox LargeSoftbox for video applications 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 1200 watts, the large 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. This softbox comes with a one-stop diffusion cloth, while 1/2 and 1/4 grid cloths are available separately. The 1/2 and 1/4 diffusers allow more light transmission and help to make the light more specular or "less soft."

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

Designed for Video Applications    For Use with Lights with Wide Throw    Ideal for Cramped Interiors    Removable Front Face    One Stop Diffusion Cloth Included

This softbox is 30% shallower than the standard model.
It is best suited for use with flood lights up to 1200 watts.

This size is perfect for full-length portraits of groups of 3 or 4 people or large objects.

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

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

If used with strobe heads, the head must have a protruding flashtube, which will provide adequate mixing of light inside the softbox.

Required speed (mounting) rings are available separately for many manufacturers' strobes.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can someone please advise how deep this softbox is? I have a low ceiling, would like to use this over head for single person portraits so Im looking for a softbox that is as shallow a possible. Thank you.

A: The size of that box is Width 24 inchesHeight 32 inchesDepth 13 inches.

Q: 2. What's the fully assembled depth of this box ?

A: This softbox would measure 30" deep when assembled.

Q: 3. How deep is this box? And are the rods segmented or solid?

A: The Chimera Super Pro X Plus Lightbank (Large, 54 x 72") is 30 inches deep. The poles/rods are segmented.

Q: 4. What's the speed ring to use with the Mole Richardson 2k fresnel 4341?

A: The Chimera Speed Ring for Quartz & Daylite Banks - Circular 10-1/8", B&H # CHSRC1018QD would be the proper speed ring. https://bhpho.to/2HjVAk5

Q: 5. Does this fit Arri L7-C Fresnel?

A: It looks like it should fit with the appropriate speed ring to attach, shown below. However, I can not confirm 100% as we use ours with Arri 1000 and 650 Fresnel fixtures.

Q: 6. 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: 7. 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: 8. can I use a Bowens speed ring? If not what type?

A: This ring will give you a Bowens mount https://bhpho.to/2PhrTTu.

Q: 9. 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: 10. is speedring included?

A: No.