The Godox S2 Bowens Mount Bracket with Softbox & Carrying Bag Kit (SGUV8080) is a versatile and compact lighting modifier system designed for photographers who need a portable solution for on-location and studio shoots.
Key Features and Components
Godox S2 Bracket: This is an updated version of the original S-Type bracket. It's designed to be more compact and portable while offering a secure mounting system.
Universal Compatibility: The S2 bracket can hold a wide range of flashes, including standard speedlights from various brands, as well as Godox's own V1 round-head flashes, and the larger AD200Pro, AD300Pro, and AD400Pro off-camera flash systems. It uses a clamp to hold the flash body, so there is no pressure on the hotshoe.
Mounting: It allows for both horizontal and vertical mounting of speedlights. It also has a removable block to accommodate the larger Godox AD-series flashes.
Bowens Mount: The front of the bracket has a Bowens-compatible speed ring. This allows you to attach a wide variety of Bowens-mount accessories like softboxes, beauty dishes, reflectors, and snoots.
Tilting and Umbrella Holder: The bracket tilts up and down for stepless angle adjustment and includes a hole at the bottom for an optional umbrella.
Softbox (31.5 x 31.5 inches / 80 x 80 cm): The kit includes a square-shaped, collapsible softbox.
Light Quality: The softbox features a silver interior and comes with both a front diffuser and an inner diffusion baffle to soften and diffuse the light, creating a more flattering and even illumination.
Portability: The softbox is designed to be easily collapsible, making it quick to set up and take down, which is ideal for on-the-go photography.
Note on Grids: While the softbox is designed to accept grids, a grid is not always included in the SGUV8080 kit and may need to be purchased separately (some listings, like the SGGV8080, do include a grid).
Carrying Bag: The kit comes with a carrying bag to store and transport all the components, adding to its portability.
Use Cases
This kit is well-suited for a variety of photographic applications, including:
Portrait Photography: The large softbox creates soft, wrap-around light, which is excellent for portraits.
Product Photography: It provides a diffused light source that minimizes harsh shadows and glare.
Event and On-Location Photography: Its compact and portable design makes it a great choice for photographers who need to set up and move quickly.
In summary, the Godox S2 Bowens Mount Bracket with Softbox & Carrying Bag Kit (SGUV8080) is a comprehensive and portable lighting solution that leverages the versatility of the Bowens mount to provide soft, diffused light for a wide range of flash units.