Aputure Light Dome Mini II 55cm Softbox with grid

$100.00 /day

The ultimate highly portable, shallow 21.5-inch (55cm) circular softbox from Aputure, now available for premium gear rental in Hong Kong. Engineered with a quick-release Bowens mount speedring and an included 40-degree fabric grid to deliver fast-paced, beautifully soft, and focused key lighting on tight sets.

A 10% damage waiver fee will be applied to your order in the rental basket unless proof of own insurance can be supplied.

The Aputure Light Dome Mini II (55cm) is an incredibly popular, fast-assembling light-shaping modifier revered by run-and-gun filmmakers, solo content creators, and portrait photographers, making it a heavily demanded asset for renting in Hong Kong. Moving completely away from traditional, bulky softboxes that take ten minutes of tedious manual rod-threading to assemble, this premium 21.5-inch circular modifier features a brilliant quick-release mechanical skeleton framework. By utilizing 16 heavy-duty structural steel rods tensioned permanently to the core speedring, it clicks into a beautifully round profile in just a matter of seconds.

When executing an equipment hire for fast-paced commercial interviews, tight on-location music videos, or high-end e-commerce lookbooks, speed and spill control are mandatory on HK production sets. The shallower design of the Light Dome Mini II makes it highly optimized for smaller fixtures, preserving raw lumen exposure while fitting perfectly inside cramped environments where space is at a premium. The double-diffusion layout smooths out raw hot-spots completely, while the included 40-degree fabric honeycomb grid allows local gaffers to flag spill cleanly away from backgrounds. Featuring a native standard Bowens mount, it pairs natively with a massive array of continuous LED lights and studio flash heads.

Applicable Scenarios:

Run-and-Gun Location Video Interviews: Combines seamlessly with mid-sized LED fixtures like the Amaran 200d or Forza 300 to create an incredibly flattering key source that fits cleanly inside narrow office boardrooms in Central.
HK Street & Fast-Flash Quick Shoots: Compact 55cm footprint minimizes physical wind resistance, making it an exceptional, rapid-deployment soft modifier for fast-moving outdoor sets in Tsim Sha Tsui or Mong Kok alleys.
Solo Creator YouTube & Livestream Sets: Mounts effortlessly overhead or on compact boom arms without throwing heavy stands out of balance, throwing a crisp, soft glow with a stunning circular catchlight into the eyes.

Rapid Mechanical Quick-Setup Build: 16 high-tensile structural steel rods pre-attached to the core ring click and lock into a perfectly rigid circular profile within seconds.
Shallow, High-Efficiency Profile: Narrower box depth optimizes light transmission power, producing exceptional brightness tracking while remaining ideal for cramped shooting spaces.
Flawless 16-Sided Circular Geometry: Delivers a beautifully round, natural wrap-around profile while throwing sharp, clean circular catchlights into the subject’s pupils.
40° Fabric Honeycomb Control Grid: Includes a collapsible, high-tension fabric eggcrate grid to restrict peripheral spill and add tight directional focus to dark sets.
Universal Native Bowens Speedring: Adapts seamlessly with an endless array of Bowens mount continuous LED lights (such as Aputure Light Storm, Amaran, Nanlite Forza) and compatible strobes.

Aputure Light Dome Mini II 55cm Softbox Fabric Shell x 1
Integrated 16-Rod Quick-Release Mechanical Speedring Frame (Bowens Mount) x 1
Removable Internal Diffusion Fabric Sheet x 1
Removable Pure White Front Diffusion Fabric Sheet x 1
40-Degree Collapsible Fabric Honeycomb Grid x 1
Dedicated Reinforced Fabric Transport Carrying Bag x 1
(Note: This rental package covers the standalone compact softbox modifier structure and grid only. Continuous LED lights, heavy-duty light stands, and wireless transmitters are available for rent separately at our HK studio.)

Q: What is the primary difference between this Light Dome Mini II and the full-sized Light Dome II?
A: The full-sized Light Dome II features a much larger 90cm diameter and a significantly deeper dome body, which yields an even softer light quality but requires more physical space. The Light Dome Mini II (55cm) is specifically engineered for high-mobility workflows; it is much shallower and more compact, making it significantly lighter and easier to deploy inside narrow local spaces while maximizing center brightness.
Q: Can I use this Aputure softbox on heavy studio flash monolights?
A: Yes, absolutely. It utilizes a standard Bowens mount, making it perfectly compatible with studio strobes like the Godox AD600 Pro. However, because the compact, shallow structure traps heat close to the source, we strongly advise turning off or heavily dimming high-wattage tungsten halogen modeling lamps (like 300W/500W bulbs) during prolonged indoor sessions to prevent heat damage to the fabric. It is 100% safe with cool-running LED lights and LED modeling sources.
Q: Do I have to attach the fabric grid every time I open the softbox?
A: No. The 40° fabric grid attaches via high-tension hook-and-loop fasteners along the front rim. If you are doing a quick multi-location shoot in Hong Kong, you can leave the grid pre-attached to the rim fabric; it will fold down flat completely along with the main softbox housing inside the carry pouch.
Q: How is the rental fee calculated?
A: The rental fee is calculated on a 24-hour basis per rental period at Dream Scenes Studio Hong Kong.
Q: Is a deposit required?
A: Yes, a corresponding deposit is required for all equipment rentals in HK.
Q: What payment methods are accepted for the deposit?
A: We accept credit card authorization for the deposit, which is fast and convenient for local and international crews.