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

Name: Chimera Fabric for 48 x 72" Panel Frame (1/2 Grid)
Brand: Chimera
SKU: CH5255
Price: 104.55 USD
Rating: 4.9 (21 reviews)

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

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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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Chimera Grid Cloth Panel Fabric Overview

UPC: 845077052558

Chimera Grid Cloth Panel Fabric Specs

Total Size	48 x 72" / 1 x 2 m
Surfaces	Diffusion
Light Loss	0.9-Stop

Packaging Info

Package Weight	0.35 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	19.1 x 12.95 x 1.6"

Chimera Grid Cloth Panel Fabric Reviews

Soft light

By John

Rated 5 out of 5

Date: 2025-01-19

Need a softer dispersed light? This does the trick for me.

Great for a compact light diffusion set up

By Pierre

Rated 5 out of 5

Date: 2021-12-20

I just attach it to a boom pole or a reflector holder then placing it in front of a light source to create a nice diffused light.

See any errors on this page?

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?

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".