

Broncolor Para 177 Reflector
$1,400.00 /day
A magnificent 177cm parabolic reflector that delivers an incomparable three-dimensional light character. Features 24 highly polished silver segments and a precise focusing tube system.
A 10% damage waiver fee will be applied to your order in the rental basket unless proof of own insurance can be supplied.
The Broncolor Para 177 Reflector is a true masterpiece of studio light shaping, offering an expansive 177cm (approx. 5.8 feet) diameter that serves as the ultimate tool for high-end fashion, commercial advertising, and large-scale editorial productions. Siting perfectly between the versatile Para 133 and the gargantuan Para 222, the Para 177 provides an incredibly brilliant, three-dimensional light quality that wraps effortlessly around full-length standing models or small groups while maintaining distinct structural contrast.
Featuring Broncolor’s legendary 24-segment parabolic architecture with a highly polished silver internal coating, the Para 177 functions as a highly adjustable creative system rather than a static modifier. By sliding the central focusing tube forward or backward, photographers can fundamentally alter the character of the light on set. Positioned completely inside (focused), it acts as an intense hard spotlight with crisp shadow boundaries and brilliant specular highlights. Defocused (moved toward the front opening), it becomes a colossal, soft-wrapping source that fills the set with beautifully sculpted, dimensional illumination.
Applicable Scenarios:
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Full-Length Fashion Lookbooks: Delivers uniform, edge-to-edge wrap-around illumination over standing models, beautifully accentuating garment textures and high-fashion tailoring.
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Commercial Advertising & Campaign Shoots: Provides an immense pool of high-efficiency light with incredible depth, making it the industry standard for high-budget print and commercial campaigns.
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Large Group & Celebrity Portraits: Offers wide, even coverage that flatters multiple subjects simultaneously without localized hot spots or uneven light drop-off.
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Automotive & Large Luxury Goods: Captures pristine, long, continuous specular reflections on highly reflective metallic surfaces and glass.
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Massive 177cm Parabolic Profile: Expansive 24-segment design provides a majestic scale of light with an unmatchable three-dimensional wrap-around quality.
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Mechanical Focusing Control: Effortlessly glide your flash head along the central optical axis to morph the light from a punchy spotlight to an ultra-soft environmental flood.
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Brilliance-Rich Silver Facets: Specular internal coating maximizes light efficiency and throw distance while ensuring breathtaking detail and crisp textures.
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Strictly Color Neutral: Built with premium, high-end materials that guarantee zero yellow or blue color shifting, fully preserving your strobe’s precise color temperature.
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High-Elasticity Structural Rods: Reinforced, durable framework designed to maintain its perfect geometric shape under heavy studio usage.
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Crank Mechanism for Easy Setup: Features a specialized mechanical opening system that allows the giant reflector to be unfolded smoothly by a single assistant.
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Broncolor Para 177 Parabolic Reflector Shell x 1
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Broncolor Focusing Tube (F177) x 1
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Internal Focusing Rod & Mounting Hardware x 1
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Heavy-Duty Padded Transport Case x 1
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(Note: This rental item includes the reflector shell and focusing mechanics only. It does not include lamp heads, flash power packs, add-on diffusion cloths, or light stands. Please rent those separately as needed.)
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Q: Can the Para 177 be mounted on standard aluminum light stands?
A: No. Due to its significant weight and large physical footprint, the Para 177 creates immense leverage and can act like a sail on set. For absolute safety and stability, we strictly require it to be mounted on a heavy-duty steel C-stand (properly sandbagged), a heavy-duty Combo stand, or a rolling wind-up crank stand.
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Q: Can I use third-party lighting brands like Profoto or Godox inside this Para 177?
A: Yes, the Para 177 system can accommodate third-party flash heads. However, this requires a specific brand-compatible focusing rod adapter to ensure the light source sits perfectly on the parabolic optical center. Please notify us of your lighting system when booking.
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Q: Does this rental base kit include front diffusion sheets or honeycomb grids?
A: No, this base listing is for the raw silver Para 177 and its focusing tube only. If you require a completely diffuse, softbox-like effect, please add our matching Para 177 Diffuser cloths to your rental order.
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Q: How is the rental fee calculated?
A: The rental fee is calculated on a 24-hour basis per rental period.
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Q: Is a deposit required?
A: Yes, a corresponding deposit is required for all equipment rentals.
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Q: What payment methods are accepted for the deposit?
A: We accept credit card authorization for the deposit, which is fast and convenient.
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