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Photoflex LiteDome Q39, Large Softbox , 36x48x25" (91x122x64cm)

  • Price: $153.95
  • B&H # PHLDLQ
  • Mfr# XT-3LLD293

Product Highlights

  • For Flash Only
  • White Interior

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A speed ring is required and not included with this unit. Remember to get the best type of speed ring for the light you are using. If you plan on using it with multiple lights we recommend the adjustable speed ring.

This is a Photoflex LiteDome Q39, Large Softbox , 36 x 48 x 25" (91 x 122 x 64cm) . 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.

    Size 36 x 48 x 25" (91 x 122 x 64cm)
    Shape Rectangle
    Compatibility For Flash Only
    Removable Front Face Yes
    Removable Interior Baffle Yes
    Accepts Grids Yes
    Required Speed Ring Must be ordered separately
    Click Here and go to: Speed Rings
    Note: A heavy duty stand mount is recommended for large and X-Large domes, to improve stability and lessen mounting stress on your fixture

    REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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    Photoflex LiteDome Q39, Large Softbox , 36x48x25" (91x122x64cm)
     
    4.4

    (based on 40 reviews)

    Ratings Distribution

    • 5 Stars

       

      (23)

    • 4 Stars

       

      (12)

    • 3 Stars

       

      (2)

    • 2 Stars

       

      (3)

    • 1 Stars

       

      (0)

    94%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Durable (23)
    • Attach securely (20)
    • Good color value (13)
    • Long-lasting (11)
    • Good power output (4)

    Cons

    • Flimsy (4)

    Best Uses

    • Indoors (22)
    • General purpose (16)
    • Outdoor events / games (7)
    • Low light (6)
    • Night time (6)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Pro photographer (11), Semi-pro photographer (11), Photo enthusiast (9)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (20)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Good fast and Cheap.

    There is a saying bounded round the industry. Good fast and cheap you can have 2 of 3 but not all three. Well this is a product that comes closer than most to being ...Read complete review

    There is a saying bounded round the industry. Good fast and cheap you can have 2 of 3 but not all three. Well this is a product that comes closer than most to being all 3.

    I personaly use this unit on my battery location strobes. At low light times sunset and civil twilight it fills without overpowering and I wind up with beautiful images. They are also very light so I can have assistants holding them with little effort. Additionally they can be clamped to all sorts of places you would never get away with a heavier unit. It is easy to pull diffusion and change modifaction to suit your needs as well. The only thing I find with these is they can be tempremental to get back in the bags..... ok any maybe they wear out a little sooner than other products but I really do enjoy using them.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    15% smaller than 36x48

    Softbox has great quality construction, but is not 36"x48". It is 31"x42".When I call Photoflex customer service, they just give me the run-around and say ...Read complete review

    Softbox has great quality construction, but is not 36"x48". It is 31"x42".When I call Photoflex customer service, they just give me the run-around and say they get quite a few of these complaints every year. The guy then asked me to write to his sales dept, (instead of him doing his job and relaying the message himself), to let the sales dept. know about the discrepancy. I call that being lazy and dishonest.Photoflex tries to cut corners on amount of materials they use, hoping customers won't notice. I consider this very dishonest and will never buy another Photoflex product again.[...]

    REVIEWS

    Reviewed by 40 customers

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    5.0

    I would Buy This Agin

    By Jenna Taryn Photography

    from Saskatoon, Sk, Canada

    About Me Pro Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Attach Securely
    • Durable
    • Good Color Value
    • Long-Lasting
    • Powerful

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • General Use
      • Indoors
      • Night Time
      • Outdoors
      • Special Events

      Comments about Photoflex LiteDome Q39, Large Softbox , 36x48x25" (91x122x64cm):

      I use the product to get the soft tones I need for my 365 project and for clients! It is a great Soft Box!

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      • No

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      4.0

      Actual quality from China.

      By D Norman Smith

      from Melbourne, Australia

      About Me Pro Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Attach Securely
      • Durable
      • Good Color Value

      Cons

      • NONE

      Best Uses

      • General Use
      • Indoors
      • Studio productportraits

      Comments about Photoflex LiteDome Q39, Large Softbox , 36x48x25" (91x122x64cm):

      Used mostly in the studio for large product photography and 3/4 length portraits. It is a quality made product that assembles easily (once you've figured it out). All in all a pretty nice softbox.

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      5.0

      Great value for nice softbox

      By monkeydonot

      from los angeles

      About Me Pro Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Attach Securely
      • Durable
      • Good Color Value
      • Long-Lasting

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • General Use
        • Indoors
        • Low Light
        • Night Time

        Comments about Photoflex LiteDome Q39, Large Softbox , 36x48x25" (91x122x64cm):

        I mostly use Chimera medium super softboxes which are the same size as this one, but when it came down to buying for myself, I chose this because of the features and the price. The fabric might not be as sturdy as the Chimera, but functionally, this is identical with similar light quality. I've only shot with it a few times, but I'm certain this will last quite a while for me. No more running around to the rental houses. Great value here.

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        5.0

        Works great

        By beasty

        from aus

        Verified Buyer

        Comments about Photoflex LiteDome Q39, Large Softbox , 36x48x25" (91x122x64cm):

        Not hard to set up and very good instructions, love the easy release.

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        5.0

        I loved wonderful product

        By Hector Wolf

        from San Luis Potosi, Mexico

        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Attach Securely
        • Durable
        • Good Color Value
        • Long-Lasting
        • Powerful

        Cons

        • Difficult to disassemble

        Best Uses

        • Indoors
        • Outdoors

        Comments about Photoflex LiteDome Q39, Large Softbox , 36x48x25" (91x122x64cm):

        i used for portrait and product
        homogeneous light is soft and subdued shades or almost imperceptible of course depending on the direction of light

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        4.0

        great construction

        By dk

        from minnesota

        About Me Photo Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Durable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • General Use
          • Indoors
          • Low Light

          Comments about Photoflex LiteDome Q39, Large Softbox , 36x48x25" (91x122x64cm):

          Great construction, definitely seems well built and able to withstand 8 hours a day every day of use. really lightweight considering the size. we have some "other" brand litedomes which are much smaller that weigh just as much as this and puts undue stress on the stands.

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          5.0

          Best of the Best!!!!

          By Roman

          from Sacramento, CA

          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Durable
          • Long-Lasting

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Indoors
            • Special Events

            Comments about Photoflex LiteDome Q39, Large Softbox , 36x48x25" (91x122x64cm):

            First softbox i have bought from Photoflex, and by the build of it and how durable it is, i am very pleased with it.

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            5.0

            I love Photoflex

            By cocitaphoto

            from San Diego, CA

            About Me Pro Photographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Attach Securely
            • Durable
            • Long-Lasting

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about Photoflex LiteDome Q39, Large Softbox , 36x48x25" (91x122x64cm):

                I purchased this softbox to use with my product studio setup. I have this box attached to an Alien Bee 800. I love Photoflex products as they are a great value, easy to setup and are very durable. I now have about 7 of these all different sizes and have yet to have one break or lose quality. Highly recommended if you do any product shooting.

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                5.0

                Excellent product. Well made.

                By Cadent_2.0

                from Sydney, Australia

                About Me Photo Enthusiast

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Durable
                • Good Color Value
                • Long-Lasting

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • General Use
                  • Indoors
                  • Low Light
                  • Night Time
                  • Special Events

                  Comments about Photoflex LiteDome Q39, Large Softbox , 36x48x25" (91x122x64cm):

                  The quality is consistent with Photoflex- built to last and affordable.

                  This soft box produces soft lighting you would expect from something this size.

                  It is a bit fiddly to put together at first, but the second go at it is easier.

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                  2.0

                  Soft box did not cover speedring

                  By Giorgi

                  from Tbilisi, Republic of GEorgia

                  About Me Pro Photographer

                  Verified Reviewer

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                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                        Comments about Photoflex LiteDome Q39, Large Softbox , 36x48x25" (91x122x64cm):

                        Soft box did not cover speedring completely - light spill.
                        Soft box increase color temperature for 400kelvin!

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                        5.0

                        Another great product

                        By P51 Guy

                        from Cleveland, OH

                        About Me Photo Enthusiast

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Lightweight
                        • Well built

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                            Comments about Photoflex LiteDome Q39, Large Softbox , 36x48x25" (91x122x64cm):

                            I own several Photoflex products, and I've never been disappointed by them. This is another. It is well-built, but lightweight. This is my first softbox, so assembly was a challenge the first time. (Hint: It helps to read the instructions.) The quality of light is great, and I expect to be using it for a long time. Just a note, this a large softbox and it may need a heavy stand to balance it. I initially had it mounted on a light stand and it was a little tipsy.

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                            5.0

                            It delivers!

                            By P51 Guy

                            from Cleveland, OH

                            About Me Photo Enthusiast

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Strong Lightweight

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                                Comments about Photoflex LiteDome Q39, Large Softbox , 36x48x25" (91x122x64cm):

                                This is the fourth Photoflex product I've purchased, and like the others, the quality for the price is great. It is well-constructed and lightweight. This is the first softbox I've owned, so the rods were a challenge the first time. (Hint: It helps to read the instructions.) The light quality is great. I expect to be using it for a long time.

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                                5.0

                                Well done!

                                By JoHnBoY

                                from Detroit, MI

                                About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Best bang for your buck

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Indoors

                                  Comments about Photoflex LiteDome Q39, Large Softbox , 36x48x25" (91x122x64cm):

                                  I use the softbox in my basement studio with my Lumedyne 400ws portable light/power pack.

                                  shoots f/11 @ 200iso @200ws with the subject 5'away, with nice even soft white light.

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                                  5.0

                                  works great!

                                  By mfarring13

                                  from Milwaukee, WI

                                  About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Attach Securely
                                  • Durable

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • General Use
                                    • Indoors
                                    • Low Light
                                    • Night Time
                                    • Special Events

                                    Comments about Photoflex LiteDome Q39, Large Softbox , 36x48x25" (91x122x64cm):

                                    works great and is easy to set up. output is also good

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                                    4.0

                                    Right Price

                                    By Greg

                                    from Phoenix

                                    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Interchangeable rings
                                    • Simple to use

                                    Cons

                                    • New hole required for Lg
                                    • Weak flash mount

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Indoors
                                    • Special Events

                                    Comments about Photoflex LiteDome Q39, Large Softbox , 36x48x25" (91x122x64cm):

                                    PhotoFlex working on mounting solution for larger domes.

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                                    5.0

                                    Very Useful

                                    By Kansas

                                    from Denver, CO

                                    About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Attach Securely
                                    • Durable
                                    • Good Color Value
                                    • Long-Lasting

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                      • General Use
                                      • Indoors

                                      Comments about Photoflex LiteDome Q39, Large Softbox , 36x48x25" (91x122x64cm):

                                      The build quality of this softbox is better than expected and I would presume I'll be using it for awhile. Build up and tear down is simple and painless.

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                                      4.0

                                      Solid Construction

                                      By Mark

                                      from Salinas, CA

                                      About Me Pro Photographer

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                      • Attach Securely
                                      • Durable
                                      • Easy to set up
                                      • Good Color Value
                                      • Long-Lasting
                                      • Strong construction
                                      • Sturdy

                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                        • General Use
                                        • Indoors
                                        • Night Time
                                        • Outdoors
                                        • Portraits

                                        Comments about Photoflex LiteDome Q39, Large Softbox , 36x48x25" (91x122x64cm):

                                        I just used this for the first time for portrait work attached to an alien bee unit with a special adapter ring. It is easy to assemble however getting the rods into the ring can be a little difficult. I had some difficulty and I am a strong male. Once together it is very rigid and of very solid construction while still light weight. Comes with a nice carrying case. It is of good size for a group portrait. I also bought the grid for it which was easy to install and works well.

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                                        4.0

                                        Nice large softbox at a great price.

                                        By kevin mauney

                                        from champaign, il

                                        About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

                                        • Attach Securely
                                        • Durable
                                        • Good Color Value

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                          • General Use
                                          • Indoors

                                          Comments about Photoflex LiteDome Q39, Large Softbox , 36x48x25" (91x122x64cm):

                                          This big box was just what I needed for portraits.

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                                          2.0

                                          I love the soft box but!

                                          By andrew

                                          from Brooklyn

                                          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                          Verified Buyer

                                          Pros

                                          • Good Color Value

                                          Cons

                                          • Flimsy

                                          Best Uses

                                            Comments about Photoflex LiteDome Q39, Large Softbox , 36x48x25" (91x122x64cm):

                                            One of the rods broke the first time I took it apart.

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                                            4.0

                                            Good

                                            By BenM

                                            from Dallas, TX

                                            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                            Verified Reviewer

                                            Pros

                                            • inexpensive
                                            • Light-weight

                                            Cons

                                            • Flimsy

                                            Best Uses

                                            • General Use
                                            • Indoors

                                            Comments about Photoflex LiteDome Q39, Large Softbox , 36x48x25" (91x122x64cm):

                                            I love the price. Way less expensive than the Elinchrom or Chimera equivalent. But, the rods are not pre-shaped like the rods in a Chimera box. The rods aren't nearly as durable and strong as other boxes. So, you might bend or break the rods. The caps on the ends can fall off. The material isn't as substantial as Chimera or Elinchrom, again. But if you understand you're buying it only to use in the studio or realize you will probably replace it after a while on location, then this is great stuff. But if you plan to use it everyday and will assemble and disassemble it everyday, this might not be the box for you. I'd say save your money for the more substantial competitors.

                                            It's not to say this isn't a great box or that it doesn't have outstanding light quality. It's all the same as far as the look is concerned. It's just a different in how well this product will hold up.

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