This is a Photoflex SilverDome NXT, Small Softbox , 16 x 22 x 13" (41 x 56 x 33cm). Photoflex makes a wide variety of softboxes for use on your strobes or hotlights. LiteDomes and MultiDomes are for use with strobes only. SilverDomes and HalfDomes may also be used with hotlights. All Photoflex softboxes require a Speed Ring Adapter, which must be purchased separately.
Choose a softbox according to the size of your subject. For example, a small or extra small is appropriate for a head-and-shoulders portrait, or a very small still-life such as a paperweight. A medium softbox is good for a half-length portrait of an adult. A large is suitable for a group portrait of 3 - 4 people.
Choose a softbox interior color for the lighting effect you want. White is the most universal, giving the most softening effect. Silver gives a little more punch and crispness. Gold (with the MultiDome only) adds that punch, with a warmer tone.
LiteDomes
White Interiors
Offer the most softening
Quick Release
The Medium, Large and Extra Large LiteDomes feature a Quick-Release tab that releases the tension on the framing rods, to ease removal of the softbox from the Speed Ring.
MultiDomes
Removable Panels
Softbox begins with white interior
Four panels each of silver and gold may easily be fastened into place
Mix and match colors, or blank panels for more customized lighting effects
SilverDomes
Silver Interiors
Offer softening, but with an intensifying effect
Adds specular highlights to shiny surfaces
Dual Use
Heat-resistant - may be used with strobes or hotlights
Maximum wattage: X-Small - 500W, Small - 1000W, Medium - 2000W, Large - 3000W, X-Large - 4000W
HalfDomes
Drama
Formerly known as "StripDome", HalfDomes are useful as an edge light from the side, or a hair light when boomed overhead
Accessories
Grids, Strips, Circle Masks
Many (except X-Small and X-Large) accept these light-shaping devices that easily fasten to the front of the softbox
Use a fabric grid to greatly limit the spread of the light
Use strip and circle masks to change the shape of a reflection on your subject -- example: a circle mask will make a more natural catch light in a subject's eyes
Note:Provide ample ventilation when using flash heads that have modeling lights. Do not use a modeling light higher than 300 watts with a LiteDome or MultiDome.