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Key Features
- Creates Soft 180° Light Source
- Diameter: 21"
- Depth: 12"
- 1/2 Diffusion Cloth
Create a soft 180° light source ideal for overhead lighting with the small Pancake Lantern from Chimera. This model measures 21" in diameter with a depth of 12" and has a flat top that makes it easy to place near a ceiling. Also, this model has a 1/2 diffusion cloth . This lantern is designed for fixtures with wide beam angles or bare-bulb lights and it has a heat-resistant construction that permits the use of lights up to 400W. Additionally, it comes with a zippered storage sack and it works with a range of separately available speed rings for attaching to your lights.
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Is it really not possible to use a 500 watt bulb in this one?
Unfortunately, Chimera does not recommend a 500 watt tungsten lamp to be placed inside of this Pancake Lantern due to the excessive amount of heat that it will give off.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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What's the cheapest speedring with a 1/4-20 that works with this?
Chimera makes speed rings with a 1/4 thread to that can accept the poles of this lantern. However, the correct model depends on the light being used with it.
Date published: 2018-08-27
what is the approximate angle degree?
what is the approximate angle degree?
The Chimera Pancake Lantern Softbox - Large - 48" (120cm) Diameter does not have a specific angle. It is a lantern softbox. It projects the light almost 180 degrees.
Date published: 2024-09-18
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which lights fixtures does this fit? is there a certain size fixture diameter?
Many lights can fit on to the Pancake Lantern Softbox. All that is needed is the correct speedring if one is available.The softbox in general is a regular 4 pole softbox. If you do have a specific light in mind it is best you contact us direct via chat or phone.
Date published: 2018-08-27
Hi, I"m getting confused about which Triolet ...
Hi, I"m getting confused about which Triolet speed ring to get for the Chimera pancake lantern (BH #CHLPLBSM • MFR #1865). Is it this one ? (BH #CHT2POP • MFR #9950OP). The pancake seems to have 4 pins - but these are "Octo" speed rings. Thanks
You can still use the Chimera Triolet Flood Light with Octaplus Speed Ring (120 VAC), B&H # CHT2POP in 4 rod points only with this Lantern.
Date published: 2019-11-06
is it compatible with Apurture 300D II? If so, ...
is it compatible with Apurture 300D II? If so, how?
To use the Chimera Pancake Lantern with Skirt (Medium, Full Diffusion) with the Aputure LS C300d II you need this speedring, BH #CHSRQRBSS (https://bhpho.to/3BiBnK4).
Date published: 2024-09-16
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Can you use with Lowel Omni?
You could use this lantern with a Lowel Omni and the Chimera Speed Ring for Lowel Omni Light (Aluminum) B&H # CHSRLOL. However, the lantern works at its full potential when using a bare tube lighting fixture such as the Chimera Triolet Flood Light with Quick Release Speed Ring (120VAC) B&H # CHT2P. Please see the following images below for reference.
Date published: 2018-08-27
Does it come with a light fixture where you can ...
Does it come with a light fixture where you can fix a bulb in it or is it just a softbox?
This is only the softbox.
Date published: 2021-01-06