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Chimera Shallow Video Plus Softbox - Large

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Chimera Video Pro Plus Overview

The Chimera Large Shallow Video Plus Softbox is designed for use with a broad light with a wide throw such as a Tota light. With fabric rated for the heat of a continuous light up to 1200 Watts, the Large Shallow Plus for Video applications is ideal for work in cramped interiors where medium softening of a broad light is desired.

The "Plus" designation of this softbox means the front face of the softbox is removable. This softbox comes with a 3 diffusers. The 1/2 and 1/4 diffusers allow more light transmission and help to make the light more specular, or "less soft."

This softbox is made for lights with a very wide throw. The shallow depth of this softbox will not allow the light from a spotlight to spread out adaquately within the box. Exposure would not be as even across the entire front face of the softbox.

This size is perfect for full-length portraits of groups of 3 - 4 people, or large objects.
Recessed front helps to control light spill and facilitates the attachment of an optional honeycomb or fabric grid, or louvers.
Equates to more headroom if the box is used overhead, or easier manuvering in cramped interior shoots.
If used with strobe heads, the head must have a protruding flashtube, which will provide adaquate mixing of light inside the softbox.
Required Speed (mounting) Rings are available separately for many manufacturers' strobes.
UPC: 845077080452

Chimera Video Pro Plus Specs

Key Specs
Item Type
54 x 72" Softbox (Rectangular Shape)
Interior Color
Silver
Light Compatibility
Requires Bracket/Speed Ring (Not Included)
Accepts Grids
Yes (Not Included)
Item Type
54 x 72" Softbox (Rectangular Shape)
Interior Color
Silver
Light Compatibility
Requires Bracket/Speed Ring (Not Included)
Quick Open Type
No
Accepts Grids
Yes (Not Included)
Maximum Wattage
1200 W (Hot Light)
Removable Front Face
Yes
Interior Baffle
Yes, Removable
Materials
Fabric
Dimensions
72 x 54 x 22" / 180 x 135 x 57 cm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
6.4 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
33 x 9 x 9"

Chimera Video Pro Plus Reviews

Quality

By Maarten Vanden
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-12-17

Very pleased with.

Best softbox in the market

By Maxime
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2015-11-10

Very Nice softbox! Come with 4 diffusion ( mena lot of control) Very useful with my k5600 joker bug 800 and arrilite 750!

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question

can this be used on the Arri L5 Led light? if so, do I need to get an adapter (speed ring)?
Asked by: Shun
You could attach this to an Arri L5 LED light with a speed ring such as the Arri Speed Ring for 650W Fresnel B&H # ARCSRF650. Please see the image below.
Answered by: Kirk R.
Date published: 2018-08-25

question

would this fit the speedring Chimera Speed Ring for Video Pro Bank for Arri Compact 575, Arrisun 5 Par & Plus 1K - Circular 7-3/4 B&H # CHSRC775VP MFR # 9190? i am trying to get a softbox for rayzr 7
Asked by: Gaurav R.
Yes this softbox is compatible with the Chimera 9190 speed ring.
Answered by: Kirk R.
Date published: 2018-08-25

question

What is the depth of the box? I need a shallow box, but no dimension for the depth is given.
Asked by: Eric
The Chimera Video Pro Plus Small Softbox 24 x 32 , B&H # CHVPPBS, measures 24 x32 x18 in size, and has a depth of 18 inches (45 cm).
Answered by: Manzell L.
Date published: 2018-08-25

What is the difference between this and the XS ...

What is the difference between this and the XS Video Pro Plus 8114 - beside the 30$ price difference? Thanks.
Asked by: Isaac
The difference is based on the diffusers that they include. The XS Video Pro Plus comes with a 1/2 and 1/4 diffusion panel while the Video Pro Plus 1 comes with a full stop diffusion panel. Otherwise, they have the same dimensions and silver interior.
Answered by: Kirk R
Date published: 2021-04-14

question

Does this fit a 9.5 inch speedring?
Asked by: Mike
According to Chimera, if you are referring to the the Chimera Modular 9.5 (241 mm) Speed Ring for Daylite Junior Lightbanks, B&H # CH9204 MFR # 8135, this speedring is only compatible with the Chimera Daylite Junior softboxes. If you are looking to purchase the the Chimera Video Pro Plus Softbox - Medium 36x48 (90 x 120 cm), B&H # CHVPPBM, listed above, then the Chimera Modular Speed Ring for the AAdynTech JAB Daylight LED Light (9.5 ), B&H # CHMRVPOP MFR # 9203OP, would instead be the correct speedring for use with this softbox.
Answered by: Manzell L.
Date published: 2018-08-25

question

could this be attached to a 9890 Quick Release Speed Ring?
Asked by: francois t.
That speed ring should be able to be used with all of the Chimera Video softboxes.
Answered by: Christopher E.
Date published: 2018-08-25
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