
The Nanlux 100x100cm Softbox is an essential accessory designed to seamlessly integrate with the powerful Nanlux Evoke 1200 LED fixture, transforming its intense raw output into beautifully soft, flattering light. Crafted for discerning cinematographers and photographers, this high-quality light modifier is engineered to provide precise control over illumination, enabling the creation of nuanced and professional-grade lighting setups for a wide array of productions, from studio portraits and interviews to demanding film sets. Its robust construction and efficient design ensure consistent performance and durability, making it an indispensable tool for achieving a polished aesthetic.
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
The Nanlux 100x100cm Softbox features a meticulously engineered design that prioritizes both light quality and structural integrity.
Shape: Square, 100x100cm (approximately 39.4 x 39.4 inches) when assembled, offering a generous diffusion surface for a broad and even light spread.
Internal Material: The interior is lined with a highly reflective silver material that maximizes light output and ensures efficient light bounce, contributing to its overall brightness.
External Material: Constructed from durable, heat-resistant fabric designed to withstand the rigors of professional use and maintain its shape even under prolonged exposure to high-output light sources like the Evoke 1200.
Mounting System: Equipped with a dedicated Nanlux mount, ensuring a secure and stable connection to the Evoke 1200 fixture without wobbling or slippage. This proprietary mount is designed for quick attachment and detachment, facilitating efficient setup and breakdown on location or in the studio.
Frame: The softbox is supported by a sturdy and flexible rod system that maintains the square shape, ensuring uniform tension across the diffusion panels.
LIGHT QUALITY AND CONTROL
This softbox is specifically tailored to enhance the light quality of the Evoke 1200, offering superior diffusion and shaping capabilities.
Diffusion Panels: Includes two layers of diffusion fabric – an internal baffle and an outer front diffuser. These layers work in concert to soften the harsh edges of the light, reduce specular highlights, and create a smooth, even light field. The internal baffle helps to further disperse light before it reaches the main diffuser, minimizing hot spots.
Light Distribution: Produces a broad and wrapping light quality ideal for key light applications, fill light, or as a general wash. The 100x100cm size ensures a significant light source for subjects of various scales.
Color Consistency: Designed to maintain the color temperature of the Evoke 1200, ensuring accurate and consistent color rendition without undesirable shifts. The materials used are chosen for their neutrality and light transmission properties.
Optional Grids: While not always included, softboxes of this type are typically compatible with optional fabric grids (egg crates) which can be attached to the front. These grids allow for more precise control over light spill and direction, narrowing the beam angle and concentrating the light for more dramatic or controlled effects, useful for separating subjects from backgrounds or creating specific moods.
EASE OF USE AND PORTABILITY
Consideration for practical usage on set is evident in the softbox's design.
Assembly: The softbox employs a straightforward assembly process, featuring a robust rod system that slots into the speed ring. While requiring manual setup, the design aims for efficiency and reliability.
Portability: Despite its substantial size when assembled, the softbox is designed to collapse into a compact form, making it easier to transport and store in its included carrying bag. This enhances its utility for both studio and on-location shooting.
Weight: Engineered to be as lightweight as possible without compromising durability, ensuring it can be safely mounted and handled, even on standard light stands when properly counterbalanced.
CLASSIFICATION
The Nanlux 100x100cm Softbox for Evoke 1200 is classified as a professional-grade square softbox, specifically designed as a light modifier for high-output LED film and video lighting fixtures. It falls under the category of light shaping tools, essential for cinematographers, gaffers, and lighting technicians who require precise control over their light output to achieve specific aesthetic outcomes. Its primary function is to transform the hard, directional light from a powerful source like the Nanlux Evoke 1200 into a softer, more diffused, and aesthetically pleasing illumination. This type of softbox is distinguished by its size, which dictates the coverage and softness of the light, and its proprietary mounting system, ensuring compatibility and secure attachment to a specific fixture. It is a fundamental accessory within professional lighting kits, crucial for everything from portrait photography and product shoots to narrative filmmaking and broadcast productions, where flattering and controllable light is paramount for high-quality visuals. Its construction, using reflective interiors and multi-layered diffusion, places it firmly in the category of premium light modifiers engineered for superior light quality and durability in demanding production environments.