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SmallRig RA-L65 Lantern Softbox

BH #SM3754 • MFR #3754
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SmallRig RA-L65 Lantern Softbox
Key Features
  • Great for Ambient Light
  • Ideal for Overhead Use on a Boom
  • Removable Skirt Included
Ideal for overhead use on a boom or as a fill light, the omni-directional RA-L65 Lantern Softbox from SmallRig can also be used to elevate the ambient light level. This allows you to use more focused instruments and light specific areas of your live action scene, interview setup, or product photography, while maintaining an overall ambient exposure level on set. The soft output of the light boosts light levels, lifting your set out of darkness without casting shadows in the same way a key light can.
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SmallRig Lantern Softbox Overview

Ideal for overhead use on a boom or as a fill light, the omni-directional RA-L65 Lantern Softbox from SmallRig can also be used to elevate the ambient light level. This allows you to use more focused instruments and light specific areas of your live action scene, interview setup, or product photography, while maintaining an overall ambient exposure level on set. The soft output of the light boosts light levels, lifting your set out of darkness without casting shadows in the same way a key light can.

Increasing the ambient light levels allows your talent to move throughout the scene more naturally, without being plunged into darkness, while still allowing you to create strong lighting effects. An included cloth skirt easily attaches to the softbox for controlling spill, keeping it off walls for example, and creating more contrast where you want it.

  • The diffusion fabric creates smooth omni-directional soft light, without affecting the color or the CRI rating of your fixture's output.
  • The lantern softbox features a Bowens speed ring, making it compatible with a large variety of light fixtures for stills and video.
  • The included 4-section fabric skirt can be easily attached to control spill.
  • The diffusion material attaches securely to the speed ring, making setup and breakdown quick and easy.

SmallRig Lantern Softbox Specs

Key Specs
Item Type
Lantern Softbox (Circular Shape)
Interior Color
White
Light Compatibility
Built-In Speed Ring with Bowens S Mount
Item Type
Lantern Softbox (Circular Shape)
Interior Color
White
Light Compatibility
Built-In Speed Ring with Bowens S Mount
Quick Open Type
Click/Locking Type
Removable Front Face
No
Materials
Fabric
Dimensions
ø: 25.6 x H: 21.7" / ø: 65 x H: 55 cm
Weight
3.0 lb / 1348 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
5.66 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
33.2 x 8 x 7.9"

SmallRig Lantern Softbox Reviews

Solid build quality

By Scott
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-10-06

I started with one if these to check it out and evaluate the product and I was more than happy and recently bought two more of them. I have quite a few of the small rig products now starting with their camera cages and not many more items as well. They all seem to have that good balance of build quality with a more than reasonable price. Yes I know when I can get the super fancy version. But at twice the price usually and every product I have bought from them from a tiny tool set to camera cages , barn doors and several kinds of soft boxes I continue to be very happy with the price and purchase

amazing soft light suitable for smaller or home studio

By Alexandr
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-11-06

The light from this lantern is beautiful. I have also Aputure Lantern 90, but that one is too big for a small or home studio. The only improvement I could think of would be 2-part skirt. The one which comes in the box is divided all the way but the very top. So if you only need half, you still have to mount the whole thing somewhere. All in all, great value with amazing soft light suitable for smaller or home studio.

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What is the diameter?

What is the diameter?
Asked by: Spencer
The SmallRig RA-L65 Lantern Softbox has dimensions of ø: 25.6 x H: 21.7" / ø: 65 x H: 55 cm.
Answered by: Davis H
Date published: 2025-08-14

What are the dimensions when folded down? ...

What are the dimensions when folded down? Specifically the length. Thanks!
Asked by: Rob
The length is 33.5".
Answered by: Gary L
Date published: 2023-08-29

What size is the speedring insert?

What size is the speedring insert?
Asked by: Jim
The dimensions for the speedring on the SmallRig RA-L65 Lantern Softbox are as following. Outer diameter 140mm, inner diameter is 112mm. the ring is 13mm wide and 10mm thick. It comes with a standard bowen adapter connected and it is 38mm tall.
Answered by: Llinelva D
Date published: 2023-08-03

Is this compatible with the Aputure 600d?

Is this compatible with the Aputure 600d?
Asked by: Jason
Yes, the SmallRig RA-L65 Lantern Softbox is compatible on the Aputure LS 600d Daylight LED Monolight (V-Mount).
Answered by: Rob K
Date published: 2024-03-12

Is this Softbox a quick open style?

Is this Softbox a quick open style?
Asked by: David
Yes, the SmallRig RA-L65 Lantern Softbox is a quick-open style softbox.
Answered by: Kirk R
Date published: 2022-11-17

To attach it to a Smallrig 220B light, do I need ...

To attach it to a Smallrig 220B light, do I need any additional hardware such as a Bowens S ring?
Asked by: Rajnesh
No, the SmallRig RA-L90 Lantern Softbox 3932 already comes equipped with a Bowens 3 pin system.
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2023-08-29

What percent of light is transmitted?

What percent of light is transmitted?
Asked by: Rajnesh
Smallrig does not publish the diffusion amount of this lantern but often these are 1/2 to a full stop of diffusion.
Answered by: Jessica G
Date published: 2023-12-23
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