EZ Lock
Deep Parabolic Softbox
Guide
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Introduction
Glow EZ Lock Deep Parabolic Softbox is an ingenious, portable version of the
light modier famous for stunning fashion and portraiture images showcasing the
incomparable ‘safe and sure’ EZ Lock system. No more clumsy construction, fumbling
with ex resistant rods or struggling in frustration for careful alignment of speedring
holes. The 16-ribbed softbox opens up and closes down, ‘umbrella style.’ The self-catch
EZ Lock surrounds a thick center shaft, providing a comfortable place for your ngers
to push-lock the mechanism open, and a generous wide button to unlock-release and
close the softbox painlessly. The quick-to-setup deep parabola bullet like assembly has
all the advantages of a metallic magnum style reector without the delicate nature.
This collapsible unit was borne for the road or studio, with sturdy aluminum support
rods for structural stability and extraordinary fabric strength.
The Glow EZ Lock Deep Parabolic Softbox is the ideal shape for the transmission of
light, over short or long distances; the mirror-symmetrical parabola. The variations of
use range from a soft quasi-reverse umbrella to a super hard polished magnum bullet,
depending on your deployment.
This one modier can serve as a key light, as a prodigious reector, imitate an outsized
focusing umbrella, or by adding the gridded outer diuser shield, change the overall
wash of sharper light to a less harsh mood. The reversible opaque Deector disc cover
causes light to bounce throughout and ood the wall of the outer bowl of the softbox,
resulting in a softer spread of indirect light.
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Precautions
• Please study this guide and store for future reference.
• The materials used in this product are not waterproof or ame resistant.
Care must be taken to avoid damage.
• Attach strobes with modeling lamps following the recommended bulb wattage
limits.
• Store in a cool and dry environment.
• The EZ Lock Parabolic Softbox and diusers can be hand cleaned with cold water
and mild detergent. Air dry.
• Handle this Parabolic Softbox with care when opening and closing. Be especially
diligent when closing the Parabolic Softbox and hold the Parabolic Softbox.
The EZ Lock mechanism releases with force.
• Make sure the unit is intact, and there are no missing parts.
• All photos in the manual cover all EZ Lock Parabolic Softbox varieties and are
for illustrative purposes only.
INCLUDES:
• Glow EZ Lock Parabolic Softbox • External Diuser
• Internal Diuser • Eggcrate Grid
• Reversible Deector Disk • Storage Bag
• Bowens Mount Speedring Adapter (insert Size 144mm)
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Setup Instructions
1. Remove the EZ Lock Parabolic Softbox from the carrying case.
2. Rest the back of the Parabolic Softbox, the Bowens speedring, on a
at surface and gently spread out the aluminum rods that support the
silvered fabric material.
3. Grasp the aluminum EZ Lock mechanism that is suspended, unlocked,
on the center umbrella shaft.
4. Press down on the EZ Lock ring to slide it down to mate with the hub
of the rod spokes, until it is rmly seated with a click. The EZ Lock
automatically latches, with the button out, when it is the proper position.
5. The Parabolic Softbox is now fully opened and correctly constructed.
Unzip the slit on the side of the softbox, reach inside, and grasp the
speedring insert and the softbox rmly. Align the mount to mate with
your ash and lock into place according to the ash manufacturer’s
instructions, or replace the adapter to match the strobe of choice from
the wide variety of Glow 144mm speedring inserts.
6. Attach the deector disc. This step must be accomplished after the
Parabolic Softbox is assembled and EZ Locked. The softest eect is
reached with the plate in position. The plate is reversible to achieve a
variety of properties.
A. Hold the disk concave prole up to control the center hotspot and
spread the light about the softbox. By reversing the deector disk
and changing the position of placement on the shaft, the light
spread is customizable.
B. Slide the cap on the center shaft.
C. Center the plate hole in the shaft and Press the EZ Lock downward
on the shaft until it meets the hub. The rubber ring will keep the
cap in the place of your choice.
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Optional Steps
The light will now bounce o the inner curved deector plate and ood the
walls of the outer bowl of the Parabolic Softbox, resulting in a broad spread
of softer indirect light.
You can ip the deector plate convex side out, creating an alternate light
distribution.
7. Attach the inner diuser. The inner layer can be used with or without
the deector cap. The more diusion, the less dramatic the Parabolic
Softbox wrap. The fabric snaps onto the interior elastic tabs that are on
each rod spoke.
8. Attach the outer diuser. Join the outer diusion fabric to the Velcro
strips that line the inner perimeter of the softbox. Again, the deector
cap, as well as the inner diuser, can be used together to maximize the
softness of the ash.
A. Unfold the diusion material and align the diuser’s corners
with the outside junctions of the opened Parabolic Softbox.
B. Press the strips rmly to seal o light leaks.
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Optional Steps
9. Attach the Eggcrate Grid. The grid attaches using the Velcro touch
sensitive strips running along the inside edge of the bowl.
A. Align the shape carefully to match the perimeter shape for the
strongest feathering.
B. Press the surfaces rmly to seal the grid for spill control and drama.
10. Close‘r up!
A. Remove any diusers that are attached.
B. Reach into the center of the hub and hold onto the EZ Lock knob.
C. Press the wide side button into the center while holding the softbox
rmly. The EZ Lock mechanism is released, and the structure relaxes.
D. Complete the closure by bringing the spokes and sections together,
as if closing an umbrella. Bind the closed softbox with the Velcro
strap, slip the bundle into the zippered case and call it a day.
Installing An Optional Parabolic Softbox Adapter Insert Ring
If your ash uses a dierent mount than the Bowens, a Glow 144mm
speedring adapter is needed. The process is simple to exchange the
reector’s mount ring:
1. There is a zipper located on the mounting end of the softbox.
Open the zipper to reveal the speedring.
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Optional Beauty Dish Adapter Insert Ring
Specications GLSBEZ20 GLSBEZ28 GLSBEZ38 GLSBEZ48
Diameter
open
19.5” / 49.5cm 27.5” / 70cm 36.5” / 92cm 46” / 118cm
Depth open 20.0” / 51cm 23.25” / 59cm 28.75” / 73cm 28.75” / 73cm
Weight 2lb 15.5oz /
1.2kg
2lb 15.5oz /
1.3kg
4lb 1oz / 1.85kg 4lb 4oz / 1.92kg
Dimensions
closed
22x7.5”/
56x19cm
26.75x7.5”/
68x19cm
34x7.5”/
86.4x19cm
26.75x7.5”/
68x19cm
2. On the mounting end of the softbox, locate the four tabs that are
holding the speedring in place
3. Unscrew and remove the only thumb nut. With a Philips head
screwdriver, loosen the three screws, on the ring plate tabs, enough
to slip the adapter ring free. The reector mount ring slips out
eortlessly from the grasp of the three other tabs.
4. Choose the Glow 144mm Adapter Ring to match the mount style of
your ashhead. The wide ange of the new speedring adapter ts
under the three xed tabs. Securely tighten the three ring plate tabs
and replace the thumb nut. Follow your strobe’s instructions
for installing a light modier.
SPECIFICATIONS
Materials Reinforced Fabric, Aluminum Rods, Aluminum Ring
Finish Silver interior, black matte exterior, custom trim
Mount Interchangeable Bowens speedring supplied (Insert Size 144mm)
Sections 16
Interior Smooth Silver
Rods 16 Aluminum
144mm
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