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Chimera Fabric for 48 x 72" Panel Frame (1/2 Grid)

BH #CH5255 • MFR #5255
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Chimera Fabric for 48 x 72" Panel Frame (1/2 Grid)
Key Features
  • Reduces Light by 0.9 Stop
  • For Use with 48 x 72" Panel Frame
  • Hand Sewn in the USA
  • Elastic Corners for Easy Installation
This 1/2 Grid Diffusion Fabric from Chimera is a medium-strength diffusion option made to be used with the Chimera 48 x 72" Panel Frame, and it gives you nuanced control over the strength and quality of your light. This particular fabric lets you diffuse your light, reducing it by 0.9 stop. Elastic corners make it easy to install this fabric on your 48 x 72" frame, and a plastic storage bag is included so that your fabric stays clean in between projects.
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Is this Silent 1/2 grid or noisy?

Is this Silent 1/2 grid or noisy?
Asked by: Stephen
The Chimera 5205 is a silent grid cloth. Also it is not a reflector, but rather a diffusor.
Answered by: Ron
Date published: 2025-05-15

Do these have seems or are they seemless to ...

Do these have seems or are they seemless to provide a clean reflection?
Asked by: Dan
That's what I thought but the one I just bought from you has a seam that shows up in clearly in the reflection on people's glasses.
Answered by: Dan
Date published: 2024-09-14

Is this the same diffusion half grid fabric as ...

Is this the same diffusion half grid fabric as the Chimera Pro Panel 6x6 Fabric Kit?
Asked by: Claudia
This listing is for 1/4 grid.
Answered by: Reuben K
Date published: 2020-10-15

What frame is recommended for this fabric?

What frame is recommended for this fabric?
Asked by: Jason
The Chimera Frame for Frame/Panel Reflectors - 72x72" B&H # CHFP7272 can be used with this fabric. https://bhpho.to/2GGDBTT
Answered by: Kirk R
Date published: 2019-04-28

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Would this fabric be considered 'noisy' or 'silent' in windy situations?
Asked by: James
The material is considered silent.
Answered by: Robert K.
Date published: 2018-08-26

Could this 42x72 fabric wrap around a 42x42 frame ...

Could this 42x72 fabric wrap around a 42x42 frame to "double diffuse"? Doing the math, it seems it would be short and wouldn't r
Asked by: Jeffrey
The Chimera 42x72" Reflector Fabric - 1/2 Grid Cloth would be too short to be doubled over a 48 x 48" frame.
Answered by: Elliot A
Date published: 2025-09-02

does this have grommets or only elastic at the cor

does this have grommets or only elastic at the corners?
Asked by: Claudia
The Chimera 8x8' Butterfly Fabric - 1/2 Grid Cloth (B&H# CHF88.5GCD) attaches to a frame such as a separately available Avenger H800M 8.0 x 8.0' Modular Overhead Frame (B&H# AVH800M) just with the included straps, not with grommets.
Answered by: Yoni S
Date published: 2026-07-03

Is this mislabelled? Is this really for 42"x72" ...

Is this mislabelled? Is this really for 42"x72" Pro Panels?
Asked by: Marcus
It is on page 49 of the Chimera catalog it is correct 42x82".
Answered by: Reuben K
Date published: 2020-03-03
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