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Chimera Lighttools 40° Grid (XX-Small)

BH #CHGF40XXS • MFR #3500
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Chimera Lighttools 40° Grid (XX-Small)
Key Features
  • For 12 x 16" Touch-Fastener Softbox
  • Controls Spread
  • Adds Directional Control
  • Fabric Construction
The Chimera Lighttools 40° Fabric Grid is compatible with 12 x 16" touch-fastener lined softboxes with recessed fronts. Ideal for minimizing the spread and adding directional control, it is an essential accessory for any lighting system. The grid alters the shape and intensity of the light output from your softbox when it is mounted on a light head. Made from fabric and hand-stitched, it collapses easily for storage or transport.
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Chimera Fabric Grid Overview

The Chimera Lighttools 40° Fabric Grid is compatible with 12 x 16" touch-fastener lined softboxes with recessed fronts. Ideal for minimizing the spread and adding directional control, it is an essential accessory for any lighting system. The grid alters the shape and intensity of the light output from your softbox when it is mounted on a light head. Made from fabric and hand-stitched, it collapses easily for storage or transport.

Additional Details
  • Narrows beam angle
  • Restricts light spread
  • Limits spill to prevent lens flare and increase contrast
UPC: 845077035001

Chimera Fabric Grid Specs

Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.44 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.9 x 4.55 x 2.8"

Chimera Fabric Grid Reviews

Saggy, bows outward

By Rodney W
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2025-01-14

I bought a couple of these with my medium soft boxes from Chimera. Upon first use these grids were moderately loose and floppy, not a huge deal…yet. I soon noticed that if your softbox/fixture is facing any slight amount downward, which they usually are, or fully downward, the middle of the eggcrate sags excessively with gravity, which then causes the light to bow OUTWARD from the cener of the eggcrate. Which equals less light control and rather than a 40° path as advertised, you’ve got more like a 70-90° path of light. It has stretched and worsened over time. 20 shoots later and it’s barely usable. For the price, these should be made better, tighter, and not get looser with use. One solution is to bunch & A-clamp the corners to add tension to the fabric grid, but probably the more ideal solution is to get Chimera’s E-ZPop version that provides tension across and hence doesn’t sag. But they’re even more ridiculously priced (@ $500).

small but mighty

By Stephen David
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-03-11

worth the cost. added control - light spillage a thing of the past

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Will this fit the Arri Skypanel S30 Chimera POP ...

Will this fit the Arri Skypanel S30 Chimera POP Bank?
Asked by: Manuel
No it will not fit
Answered by: Joseph
Date published: 2021-03-16

Is this the Velcro grid that fits inside the ...

Is this the Velcro grid that fits inside the softbox for the s60?
Asked by: Anonymous
This grid fits into the Chimera 24 x 32" softboxes.
Answered by: Kirk R
Date published: 2021-07-28

question

I see, hook and loop to all four sides of the Chimera . . . but this is an 8-sided beauty-dish? Clarification?
Asked by: David
This item has been corrected on the item page to reflect the correct information, since this is an 8 sided modifier. Thank you for pointing this out to us and we apologize for any confusion.
Answered by: Kirk R.
Date published: 2018-08-28

Would this also fit a Chroma-Q Space Force Octo?

Would this also fit a Chroma-Q Space Force Octo?
Asked by: Timothy
No. The following system will not sit correctly please review the following item for your grid needs. CHROMA-Q Soft Egg Crate for Space Force BH #CHSPFSEC • MFR #CHSPFSEC https://bhpho.to/3BDvnry
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2022-02-21

Does this grid fit the Chimera 'M Standard' soft ...

Does this grid fit the Chimera 'M Standard' soft box for the Arri S60?
Asked by: Stuart
Yes , however its always better to use original manufacture grid . We recommend # IMLBGRXL
Answered by: Shalom
Date published: 2020-08-31

question

does this fit the universal 1665?
Asked by: Patrick M.
The grid is a universal 1x1 fabric grid and can be used in many softboxes. If the softbox you have is 1x1 then there is a good chance this will fit as long as the softbox can take a grid.
Answered by: Robert K.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

Is this product manufactured by Chimera?
Asked by: Lauren K.
Yes. B&H # (this item) CHGF3050MS, is manufactured by Chimera.
Answered by: Craig R.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

Can I use this with the DoPchoice Snapbag Softbox for Astra 1x1?
Asked by: Jonathan
While this grid would only fit the Chimera 1650 and 1670 lightbanks, the Litepanels 40 Grid for Astra 1x1 and Hilio D12/T12 Snapbag B&H # LIG40SBA1X1 would fit the DoPChoice Snapbag Softbox.
Answered by: Kirk R.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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