The Jenie Beautybox Softbox with Grid, 65CM, is a versatile and professionally-oriented light modifier designed for photographers and videographers who need high-quality, portable, and adaptable lighting solutions. This product combines the best features of a traditional softbox and a beauty dish, making it a powerful tool for a variety of shooting scenarios, from studio portraits to on-location fashion shoots.
Key Features and Professional Applications
1. Hybrid Light Quality (Softbox and Beauty Dish in One): The core of the Jenie Beautybox's appeal is its ability to create a signature light quality. It functions as an octagonal softbox, providing a large, soft, and wrap-around light source that is ideal for general-purpose lighting, especially for full-body and group shots. However, its true value lies in the included aluminum deflector and dual diffuser cloths. By using the deflector without the outer diffuser, it transforms into a beauty dish. This setup creates a more focused, yet still very soft light with a characteristic specular highlight in the subject's eyes, a look highly sought after in fashion and portrait photography.
2. Portability and Quick Setup: This softbox is designed with the working professional in mind. Its "quick-fold" and "quick-assemble" design, supported by an internal frame of rods, allows for rapid deployment and breakdown. This is a significant advantage over traditional softboxes with separate rods, which can be cumbersome and time-consuming to assemble, especially on location. The lightweight construction and included carry bag make it easy to transport, eliminating the need to carry a bulky, heavy metal beauty dish.
3. Bowens Mount Compatibility: The Jenie Beautybox features a standard Bowens mount, ensuring broad compatibility with a wide range of popular studio strobes and continuous LED lights from brands like Aputure, Godox, and others. This makes it a seamless addition to existing lighting kits. Additionally, the design allows for an optional "S bracket" to be used, expanding its compatibility to include hot-shoe flashes and speedlights.
4. Included Grid for Light Control: The included cloth grid is a crucial feature for professional-level light shaping. When attached to the front of the softbox, the grid narrows the beam angle of the light, preventing spill and directing the illumination more precisely onto the subject. This control is essential for creating dramatic effects, adding contrast, and ensuring that the background is not over-exposed or a distracting element in the shot. It also helps to create more defined shadows and a sense of depth.
5. High-Quality Materials and Construction: Crafted from high-quality fabric and sturdy internal rods, the Jenie Beautybox is built to withstand the rigors of professional use. The silver interior lining maximizes light output and creates a crisp, specular quality. The double diffuser cloths provide an additional layer of diffusion, allowing for even softer light when needed.
In the Box
Quick-fold Beautybox
Two soft diffuser cloths
One cloth grid
One aluminum deflector
One Bowens mount ring
One carrying bag
The Jenie Beautybox Softbox with Grid is a highly versatile, reliable, and portable light modifier that offers a range of lighting possibilities, from broad, soft illumination to the crisp, signature look of a beauty dish. Its ease of use and compatibility with a vast range of lighting systems make it an excellent choice for photographers and videographers who require flexibility and professional-grade results.