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Large octagonal softbox with silver interior and Bowens mount

Glow Edge

Glow Edge 48" Octa Quick XL Softbox Bowens Mount

SKU CH-6KJ5-B5B80

Eight-sided 48" deep parabolic softbox with umbrella-style EZ Lock setup and Bowens mount for broad, flattering light

  • TypeAccessories
  • EZ Lock system enables rapid umbrella-style setup
  • 48-inch octagonal parabolic shape wraps light for flattering portraits
  • Silver interior delivers soft luxurious colour quality
  • Sturdy aluminium rods provide structural stability for travel
  • Bowens mount ensures compatibility with studio flash heads

48-inch Octa Softbox for Portrait & Fashion

The Glow Edge 48" Octa Quick XL is a collapsible eight-sided softbox designed for studio and location lighting. Its deep parabolic shape produces soft, flattering illumination suited to full-length portraits and small-group photography. The Bowens mount allows direct attachment to compatible strobes and continuous lights. Photographers needing a large, wrap-around light source will find the octagonal catchlights and even fall-off match professional portrait and fashion workflows.

Umbrella-Style EZ Lock Assembly

The softbox opens and closes with an umbrella-style mechanism that eliminates separate rods and speed-ring alignment. A self-catching EZ Lock collar surrounds the central shaft, letting you push the frame open until it locks and press a generously sized release to collapse it. Aluminium support rods provide structural stability while the fabric withstands frequent transport. No tools are required and the design avoids the fumbling common with traditional multi-rod softboxes.

Bowens Mount Compatibility Required

Verify that your lighting heads accept a Bowens-type accessory bayonet before ordering; other mount systems will not fit without a separate adapter. The 48-inch diameter demands adequate studio or location space for the fully opened modifier. Ensure your stands and boom arms can support the assembled weight and that the silver interior finish matches the colour quality you need for the intended shoot.

Highlights

  • EZ Lock system enables rapid umbrella-style setup
  • 48-inch octagonal parabolic shape wraps light for flattering portraits
  • Silver interior delivers soft luxurious colour quality
  • Sturdy aluminium rods provide structural stability for travel
  • Bowens mount ensures compatibility with studio flash heads

Specifications

TypeAccessories

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the EZ Lock mechanism has engaged correctly after setup?

Push the center shaft until you hear the positive lock click; the eight aluminum ribs will then hold the 48-inch octagonal canopy rigid without any wobble.

What comes in the box and what must I purchase separately?

The package includes the 48-inch octa softbox with Bowens mount, silver interior fabric, eight aluminum support rods and the EZ Lock center shaft; a compatible Bowens-mount light head and optional front diffuser or grid are sold separately.

Which size should I choose for full-length portraits and small groups?

The 48-inch diameter model is designed to illuminate an entire person and small groups with smooth, wraparound light, making it the appropriate choice for those subjects.

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