{"product_id":"ulanzi-fold-qs30-30cm-octagonal-softbox","title":"Ulanzi FOLD QS30 30cm Octagonal Softbox with Mini Bowens Mount and Grid","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ulanzi FOLD QS30 is a compact 30cm octagonal softbox designed for portable photography and video lighting setups using compatible Mini Bowens mount lights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts foldable quick-release construction makes the softbox faster to open and collapse, reducing setup time when moving between locations or changing lighting arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/6943\/8707\/files\/imgi_171_5_f57ae3e5-2b81-448c-9c46-385a5a544681.jpg?v=1788966735\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighing approximately 0.3kg and supplied with a storage bag, the QS30 is particularly suited to compact lighting kits and location work where portability matters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/6943\/8707\/files\/imgi_184_7_67ce7a43-6659-4186-8a73-1934f5098594.jpg?v=1788966735\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe FOLD QS30 is designed for photographers, filmmakers and content creators who use compatible Mini Bowens mount lights and want a small, portable modifier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30cm octagonal softbox\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMini Bowens mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoldable quick-release design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStretch reflective fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiffusion cloth included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoneycomb grid included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft, controlled illumination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUseful for catchlights and rim lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 0.3kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage bag included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCompact for location work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/6943\/8707\/files\/imgi_195_9_943bc038-119d-4116-a358-24a3e59987c7.jpg?v=1788966735\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow it works \/ component breakdown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30cm octagonal design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe QS30 opens to a compact 30cm format, providing a broader and softer light source than using a bare fixture alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts size makes it particularly useful when working close to a subject or when a compact modifier is required for portable setups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick-fold construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe foldable quick-release design simplifies opening and collapsing the softbox.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is particularly useful on location, where reducing modifier setup and packing time can make it easier to move quickly between different shots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare should be taken when opening and collapsing the softbox due to the elastic tension in its folding mechanism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiffusion cloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe included diffusion cloth attaches using a hook-and-loop system and helps soften the light passing through the modifier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis produces broader, more natural-looking illumination that can be useful for portraits, products, video and close-range fill lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoneycomb grid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe included honeycomb grid provides greater control over the spread of the softened light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy reducing unwanted spill, the grid makes it easier to keep illumination concentrated around the subject or create more deliberate separation from the background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMini Bowens mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mini Bowens mount allows the QS30 to connect to compatible lights within the Ulanzi lighting ecosystem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePortable design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt approximately 0.3kg, the softbox adds relatively little weight to a portable lighting kit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt folds flat for storage and is supplied with a 42 × 20cm storage bag, making it easier to transport between studio and location shoots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/6943\/8707\/files\/imgi_54_11_2db1693f-7aa6-4e91-bf50-4677be82ef70.jpg?v=1788966734\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy choose the Ulanzi FOLD QS30?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe FOLD QS30 is designed for situations where a full-size softbox would be unnecessarily large or difficult to transport.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts compact octagonal design provides softer, broader light, while the included grid adds spill control when more precise illumination is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal 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