Nanlite Lantern 80cm Softbox with Bowens Mount

$150.00 /day

A premium, lightweight 31-inch (80cm) spherical omnidirectional lantern softbox featuring a universal Bowens mount, now available for professional gear rental in Hong Kong. Custom-engineered to deliver a massive, shadow-free overhead wrap light for video sets and commercial spaces.

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

The Nanlite Lantern 80cm Softbox with Bowens Mount is an industrial-grade, 31-inch spherical omnidirectional light modifier engineered for film sets, interview stages, and commercial interior crews, making it a highly requested item for renting in Hong Kong. Moving far away from traditional directional softboxes that confine light into a narrow beam, this classic “China Ball” style modifier projects a sweeping, 270-degree pool of soft ambient light. Constructed around a heavy-duty mechanical frame, it expands smoothly into a perfectly round profile that raises the baseline ambiance of any room within seconds.

When executing an equipment hire for cinematic video interviews, high-end lookbooks, or continuous multicam sets, establishing a shadow-free ambient key or overhead fill is mandatory on HK production sets. The premium, highly diffuse fabric blends hotspots cleanly, spreading light seamlessly edge-to-edge. This premium Hong Kong rental package comes equipped with an integrated skirt control set. The adjustable hook-and-loop fabric black skirts allow local creators to physically flag and block light from spilling onto backdrops, letting you isolate your subjects with ultimate directional control. Featuring a native Bowens mount, it pairs perfectly with continuous LED fixtures and compatible studio flash heads.

Applicable Scenarios:

Cinematic Video Interviews & Multi-Cam Talk Shows: Suspended on a boom arm or high truss over a table set to create a giant, incredibly soft top-down source that beautifully wraps across multiple speakers simultaneously.
Tight HK Location & Real Estate Shoots: Placed centrally on compact indoor sets across Central or Tsim Sha Tsui, raising the baseline ambient exposure naturally to mimic uniform ceiling light or soft daylight fill.
Run-and-Gun Commercial Lookbooks: Offers a ultra-fast pop-up lighting architecture that delivers flawless, shadow-free full-body coverage during quick continuous shoots in tight studio spaces.

Massive 31-Inch Omnidirectional Footprint: 80cm spherical profile projects a sweeping 270-degree pool of diffuse ambient light for flawless room-wide illumination.
Integrated Skirt Control Fabric Panels: Includes detachable multi-segmented black fabric flags to easily control spill and shape the beam boundaries on set.
Universal Native Bowens Speedring: Adapts seamlessly with an endless array of Bowens mount continuous LED fixtures (such as Nanlite Forza/Forza II, Aputure Amaran/Light Storm) and compatible strobes.
Rapid Mechanical Quick-Setup Build: Features a clever high-tension mechanical skeleton frame that pops up and locks into place within seconds without manual structural rod threading.
Zero Color Shift Technical Diffusion: Tailored from color-neutral optical diffusion fabrics that spread light cleans without introduced yellow or blue temperature shifts.

Nanlite Lantern 80cm Spherical Softbox Fabric Shell x 1
Integrated High-Tension Quick-Release Mechanical Speedring Frame x 1
Detachable 4-Section Fabric Black Control Skirt Set x 1
Dedicated Reinforced Fabric Transport Carrying Bag x 1
(Note: This rental listing covers the standalone lantern softbox structure and control skirts. Continuous LED lights, heavy-duty light stands, extension booms, and flashes are available for rent separately at our HK studio.)

Q: Can I use this Nanlite Lantern softbox on heavy studio flash monolights?
A: Yes, provided the studio strobe features a native Bowens mount (such as Godox AD600 Pro, etc.). However, because the closed spherical structural capsule naturally traps heat inside, we strongly advise turning off or dimming high-wattage tungsten halogen modeling lamps (like 300W/500W bulbs) during prolonged indoor sessions to prevent heat damage to the lightweight internal frame. It is 100% safe with cool-running LED modeling sources and continuous video lights.
Q: What is the primary operational benefit of using a lantern softbox over a standard octabox?
A: A standard octabox is highly directional, throwing light strictly forward within a 45 to 60-degree beam angle. The Nanlite Lantern throws light in a complete 270-degree spherical pattern, acting as a giant bare-bulb ambient source that raises the overall exposure of an entire room while casting incredibly soft, feather-edged shadows.
Q: Is the included skirt set easy to adjust on location?
A: Yes, absolutely. The multi-segmented black fabric skirts attach via high-tension hook-and-loop fasteners along the top rim. You can independently roll up or drop down each of the 4 sections to precisely flag spill away from camera lenses or dark studio backdrops.
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.