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Chimera Lantern Softbox with Skirt - 30"

BH #CHLLBS30 • MFR #1885
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Chimera Lantern Softbox with Skirt - 30"
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Chimera Lantern Overview

Lantern Softboxes are used by still photographers, filmmakers and videographers, for illuminating entire rooms with soft, even light. Choose a Chimera Lantern Softbox according to the size of the room, and your working light fixture.

This lantern softbox comes with a black skirt, which acts as a gobo, and provides more directional control of the light output from your fixture.

Required Speed (mounting) Rings are available separately for your light fixture.

Use this size for casting omni-directional lighting for a medium-sized conference room, or for adding accent lighting in a larger room.
Required Speed (mounting) Rings are available separately for many manufacturers' hot lights and strobes.
Bobinette scrims are available, to diminish the light output.
UPC: 845077018851

Chimera Lantern Specs

Key Specs
Item Type
30" Lantern Softbox (Rounded Shape)
Light Compatibility
Requires Bracket/Speed Ring (Not Included)
Accepts Grids
Yes (Not Included)
Item Type
30" Lantern Softbox (Rounded Shape)
Light Compatibility
Requires Bracket/Speed Ring (Not Included)
Quick Open Type
No
Accepts Grids
Yes (Not Included)
Maximum Wattage
1000 W (Hot Light)
No Maximum (Strobe)
Removable Front Face
No
Interior Baffle
Yes
Materials
Fabric
Dimensions
ø: 30" / ø: 76 cm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.5 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
44.5 x 4.3 x 4.2"

Chimera Lantern Reviews

Great tool

By Dominic
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-06-17

Love this product

Always on the truck

By J media
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2015-12-30

Great piece of gear. Can be used as fill, overhead, catch light, etc... Build quality is great, quick setup, works on many fixtures. And it's a Chimera!

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Which ring do I need for this in order to use it ...

Which ring do I need for this in order to use it with a Lowel omni light?
Asked by: Isaac
The Chimera Speed Ring for Lowel Omni Light (Aluminum), BH # CHSRLOL would be the option you would need. https://bhpho.to/3qJihFX
Answered by: Kirk R
Date published: 2021-11-17

Does this fold flat when stored?

Does this fold flat when stored?
Asked by: Diego
Yes, the Chimera Lantern Softbox with Skirt - 30" (76cm) Diameter once you take the speedring out it can be folded. The sleeve it comes with is more round so most fold it and roll it at the same time to fit in the sleeve.
Answered by: Rob K
Date published: 2023-02-28

Will this work with the Profoto OCF speedring?

Will this work with the Profoto OCF speedring?
Asked by: lyndon
Profoto OCF speedring will only work with Profoto OCF softboxes.
Answered by: Reuben K
Date published: 2022-02-24

Will this work with an Arrilite 750 and its ...

Will this work with an Arrilite 750 and its integrated Chimera connections? And / or an Arri 650 - sized Speed Ring?
Asked by: Isaac
Yes, the Chimera Lantern Softbox with Skirt - 30" is rated for use with hot lights up to 1000W and will work with an ARRILITE 750 and its integrated rod ports and can be used with an ARRI 650 and a Chimera ring for the ARRI 650.
Answered by: Elliot A
Date published: 2026-02-18

what is the beam angle?

what is the beam angle?
Asked by: Yuval
The beam angle of the Chimera Lantern Softbox with Skirt - 20" (50cm) Diameter with the skirt in place would be approximately 90 degrees.
Answered by: Boyd H
Date published: 2024-09-13

question

Will this work with a Chimera Triolet Mogul base adapter?
Asked by: RetroTech 1
The Chimera Lantern Softbox with Skirt - 20 (50cm) Diameter is designed for light fixtures up to 650 watts. The Chimera Triolet light fixture with the Mogul base uses bulbs up to 1000 watts, which would not be compatible for use with the Chimera Lantern Softbox.
Answered by: Manzell L.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

what kind of lights fixtures can this be used for ? as i see the only speed rings available are for Arri pocket lites
Asked by: Muhammad A.
I have a profoto speed ring and works great
Answered by: Craig O.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

Will you need a speed ring to assemble this? I am planning on using this with the Wescott Flex light. Thanks.
Asked by: Jae S.
Yes you need a ring for the build of lantern. I also own flex lights and you dont need this lantern for the the light from them is awesome
Answered by: Craig O.
Date published: 2018-08-26
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