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Chimera Pancake Lantern with Skirt (Large, 1/2 Diffusion)

BH #CH1871 • MFR #1871
3 reviews
Chimera Pancake Lantern with Skirt (Large, 1/2 Diffusion)
Key Features
  • Creates Soft 180° Light Source
  • Diameter: 48"
  • Depth: 19"
  • 1/2 Diffusion Cloth
Create a soft 180° light source ideal for overhead lighting with the large Pancake Lantern from Chimera. This model measures 48" in diameter with a depth of 19" and has a flat top that makes it easy to place near a ceiling. Also, this model has a 1/2 diffusion cloth and comes with a skirt that features adjustable zippers and touch-tab fasteners so it can be rolled up for control over the light's spread. 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 2000W. 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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Chimera Pancake Lantern Large Overview

Create a soft 180° light source ideal for overhead lighting with the large Pancake Lantern from Chimera. This model measures 48" in diameter with a depth of 19" and has a flat top that makes it easy to place near a ceiling. Also, this model has a 1/2 diffusion cloth and comes with a skirt that features adjustable zippers and touch-tab fasteners so it can be rolled up for control over the light's spread. 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 2000W. Additionally, it comes with a zippered storage sack and it works with a range of separately available speed rings for attaching to your lights.

UPC: 845077018714

Chimera Pancake Lantern Large Specs

Item Type48" Lantern Softbox (Rounded Shape)
Interior ColorWhite
Light CompatibilityRequires Bracket/Speed Ring (Not Included)
Quick Open TypeNo
Accepts GridsNo
Maximum Wattage2000 W
Removable Front FaceNo
Interior BaffleYes
Light Loss/GainNone
MaterialsFabric
Dimensionsø: 48 x H: 19" / ø: 121.9 x H: 48.3 cm

Chimera Pancake Lantern Large Reviews

Great shallow depth lantern.

By Daniel
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-10-20

Overall I really love this, but two things... firstly I saw in another review that they were glad they went with the larger lantern because is barely reaches 4'. I think the 4' is diagonal, not long edge, so it is not really 4' and secondly, you get the impression that it fits any speed ring, and B & H lists several. But it did not fit any that I already had, and one was a speed ring recommended by B & H. You absolutely need to use the Chimera speed ring from Chimera with the spring loaded tabs. Most of the generic ones the holes are too small for the rods.

Fancy Light

By James
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-09-18

Awesome light, but get the blue-speed ring that has small-black tabs to release the rods.

Excellent Lantern

By Graham
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2016-11-15

This is a great overhead base light. Great for indoor scenes with multiple talent. The skirt can be used in multiple ways.

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question

which lights fixtures does this fit? is there a certain size fixture diameter?
Asked by: Anonymous
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.
Answered by: Robert K.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

can i use this with any LED light fixture? how about this one? <a href= http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/984175-REG/etc_7410a1406_1x_desire_d40_studio_tungsten.html target= _blank >http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/984175-REG/etc_7410a1406_1x_desire_d40_studio_tungsten.html</a>
Asked by: Anonymous
No, that light is not designed to be used with a softbox.
Answered by: Robert K.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

what type of speeding is needed for general household / cfl bulb fixtures? I could not tell from the site.
Asked by: Anonymous
I use it with the Chimera Triolet Flood Light - comes with the household bulb adapter.
Answered by: Kevin B.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

can i use this with 500 watts bare bulbs in standard socket?
Asked by: Valente
Yes, you can. You will probably need to adapt to a standard medium base bulb, as the pancakes are mogul based. Adapter is easy to find an inexpensive.
Answered by: JAMES M.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

Can you use an Arri 650 with this unit?
Asked by: Todd M.
I think it would work but the fresnel beam would only cover 50% of the pancake. A bare bulb works better. I have a bi-color LED strip wrapped around a tube.
Answered by: Michael J T.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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