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UlanziUlanzi FOLD QS30 30cm Octagonal Softbox with Mini Bowens Mount and Grid

SKU: ULA-FOLD-QS30

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The Ulanzi FOLD QS30 is a compact 30cm octagonal softbox designed for portable photography and video lighting setups using compatible Mini Bowens mount lights.

Its foldable quick-release construction makes the softbox faster to open and collapse, reducing setup time when moving between locations or changing lighting arrangements.

The included diffusion cloth softens and spreads the output for more natural-looking illumination, while the honeycomb grid provides additional control over light spill and direction. This combination makes the QS30 useful when you want soft light while retaining greater control over where it falls.

Weighing approximately 0.3kg and supplied with a storage bag, the QS30 is particularly suited to compact lighting kits and location work where portability matters.

Who this is for

The FOLD QS30 is designed for photographers, filmmakers and content creators who use compatible Mini Bowens mount lights and want a small, portable modifier.

Its 30cm format makes it useful for close-range lighting, catchlights, rim lighting and portable fill-light setups where a larger softbox would be less convenient.

At a glance

  • 30cm octagonal softbox
  • Mini Bowens mount
  • Foldable quick-release design
  • Stretch reflective fabric
  • Diffusion cloth included
  • Honeycomb grid included
  • Soft, controlled illumination
  • Useful for catchlights and rim lighting
  • Approx. 0.3kg
  • Storage bag included
  • Compact for location work

How it works / component breakdown

30cm octagonal design

The QS30 opens to a compact 30cm format, providing a broader and softer light source than using a bare fixture alone.

Its size makes it particularly useful when working close to a subject or when a compact modifier is required for portable setups.

Quick-fold construction

The foldable quick-release design simplifies opening and collapsing the softbox.

This is particularly useful on location, where reducing modifier setup and packing time can make it easier to move quickly between different shots.

Care should be taken when opening and collapsing the softbox due to the elastic tension in its folding mechanism.

Diffusion cloth

The included diffusion cloth attaches using a hook-and-loop system and helps soften the light passing through the modifier.

This produces broader, more natural-looking illumination that can be useful for portraits, products, video and close-range fill lighting.

Honeycomb grid

The included honeycomb grid provides greater control over the spread of the softened light.

By reducing unwanted spill, the grid makes it easier to keep illumination concentrated around the subject or create more deliberate separation from the background.

Mini Bowens mount

The Mini Bowens mount allows the QS30 to connect to compatible lights within the Ulanzi lighting ecosystem.

Portable design

At approximately 0.3kg, the softbox adds relatively little weight to a portable lighting kit.

It folds flat for storage and is supplied with a 42 × 20cm storage bag, making it easier to transport between studio and location shoots.

Why choose the Ulanzi FOLD QS30?

The FOLD QS30 is designed for situations where a full-size softbox would be unnecessarily large or difficult to transport.

Its compact octagonal design provides softer, broader light, while the included grid adds spill control when more precise illumination is required.

The quick-fold construction and low weight also make it a practical companion for portable Mini Bowens lighting setups, particularly when modifiers need to be assembled and packed away frequently.

Ideal uses

  • Portrait photography
  • Content creation
  • Video production
  • Catchlights
  • Rim and edge lighting
  • Portable fill lighting
  • Product photography
  • Location shoots
  • Compact studio setups
  • Mini Bowens lighting systems

Features

  • Compact 30cm octagonal softbox
  • Mini Bowens mount for compatible lighting
  • Foldable quick-release construction
  • Diffusion cloth for softer, broader illumination
  • Honeycomb grid for improved spill control
  • Stretch reflective fabric construction
  • Suitable for catchlights, rim lighting and portable fill lighting
  • Approx. 0.3kg net weight
  • Folds flat for easier transport and storage
  • Storage bag included

What’s In the Box

  • 1 x Octagonal Softbox
  • 1 x Diffusion Cloth
  • 1 x Honeycomb Grid
  • 1 x Storage Bag
  • 1 x User Manual

Specifications

BrandUlanzi
ModelFOLD QS30
TypeOctagonal softbox
MaterialStretch reflective fabric
Net Weight0.3kg
Package Size28 × 9.5 × 5cm
Opening Size30 × 16.5cm
Storage Bag Size42 × 20cm
Mount TypeMini Bowens mount

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