Continued access to adjust light settings on touchscreen or wirelessly control from the Rotolight App But unfortunately, I also think this proliferation of the S-Fit was ultimately one of the causes of their downfall. Before long, competitively priced Chinese strobe companies like Godox began manufacturing S-Fit strobes that were good enough for all to use and at a price point to see them sideline the bigger Bowens. thedarkerwave: Could you point out the adapter you use? I'm looking for a decent horizontal mount adapter. The Forza 60B from Nanlite is a Bicolour monolight style LED with remarkable light output relative to its small size. Weighing only 1.83 lbs, the Forza 60B employs a COB LED module with a variable colour temperature range from 2700K to 6500K. With the included reflector, the Forza 60B outputs 13830 Lux of 5600K daylight-balanced light at 1 meter. All while maintaining a high average CRI/TLCI of 96/98, ensuring accurate colour rendition. As you may know, the speedring adapter consists of two parts, the speedring adapter (with a diameter larger then the Bowens S) which takes the rods that form the softbox, and the speedring adapter ring, which can be swapped for other types for use on non Bowens flash units, to mount the speedring with softbox on the S type monolight

Continued access to adjust light settings on touch screen or wirelessly control from the Rotolight App NOTE: There is a concern that, depending on the light you're using, the material of the round hole in the softbox may occluded part of the flashcube. The Forza 60 is directly compatible with a purpose-built line of Forza 60 light modifiers, while the included Bowens S-Mount adapter expands compatibility to a massive selection of light modifiers, including but not limited to Nanlite's line of full-sized softboxes and umbrellas. By mounting your Bowens S-Type lighting equipment on the wall, you can free up valuable floor space in your studio. This helps create a more organized and efficient working environment, making it easier to move around and set up additional equipment. Bowens as a company was founded in 1923 and by the 1950s it was one of the largest of its kind in Europe. The company saw great success for many years and was well known for producing incredibly reliable and durable studio lighting heads that were the workhorse of many a busy studio.

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But apart from the mechanical challenges (the L type diameter is approx 16cm, the opening in the speedring adapter is 14cm, so some creative bending and shaping will be required) I wonder if the flash tube itself won't end up in a too shallow position inside the softbox. It already is somewhat receded in the old Bowens Mono Bronze and Solver units (I have of them myself, next to my Gemini's), and with the addition of the speedring adapter , with the softbox on top of that, may risk not protruding far enough inside the softbox. Bowens have had 2 different types of fitting during their history (as far as I know). The older 'L' style hasn't been made for quite some time and the 'S' fit has now become the norm. Pretty anything you buy that is descibed as Bowens compatible will fit this adapter. ENDLESS LIGHT SHAPING POSSIBILITES: The Forza 60B is directly compatible with a purpose-built line of Forza 60 light modifiers, while the included Bowens S-Mount adapter expands compatibility to a massive selection of light modifiers, including but not limited to Nanlite's line of full-sized softboxes and umbrellas. ENDLESS LIGHT SHAPING POSSIBILITES: The Forza 60 is directly compatible with a purpose-built line of Forza 60 light modifiers, while the included Bowens S-Mount adapter expands compatibility to a massive selection of light modifiers, including but not limited to Nanlite's line of full-sized softboxes and umbrellas. There are also other versions with a clamp instead of the Bowens mounts that allow it to be used our my Profoto B2's. Illustrations below are on a smaller softbox, but the attachment point at the rear is the same size regardless of the front size.

I'd still like to know if the lug is within Bowen's tolerances. But it looks like I'll be shaving the the tops of those lugs. Of course, if you get a chance to mike a real Bowen's mount, I'd like to see them. If I get that chance, I'll do the same. COLOR PERFECTION - The output of a light is important, but without color accuracy, a ton of time and money will be lost in post-production. The Forza 60 features a CRI/TLCI of 98/95 meaning color reproduction will be precise.Bowens was certainly struggling and in June 2016, the German investment company AURELIUS bought Bowens. The following year, in July 2017, Bowens went into liquidation and AURELIUS closed it down completely shortly thereafter. We’ve heard nothing from them until now. So Where Does WEX Photographic Fit Into All of This? Connects to the rear of standard Speedring adapters speedrings including INTERFIT, PROFOTO RFI, PHOTTIX and many more So what’s changed now? Well, WEX state here that the new Bowens XMT heads will not be made in the old Bowens factory (presumably that no longer exists) but instead the XMT specs will now be built in the Godox factory. It’s a small difference and it could mean nothing at all. But time will tell if the more consistent XMT head was due to its specifications or a slightly tighter quality assurance in the older Bowens factory. Peace of Mind I have a similar, but different adapter to this that allows the speedlight to be mounted horizontally (which makes things a bit easier if you're using CLS / ETTL etc.)... works like a dream. With one small easy height adjustment, the same adapter can be used to mount the NEO & AEOS centrally in the modifier

GO HAND HELD: The included Battery Grip enables approx. 1 hour of cord-free runtime at 100% brightness when equipped with 2x Sony L style NP-F750 batteries, plus by no longer relying on light stands for support, the Forza 60 can now be used anywhere and everywhere, perfect for run and gun filmmaking, creative effects and event photography. Our new price match policy guarantees you the same price as other retailers so you’re alway getting the best deal possible...

Sony NP-F Style (Via BH-FZ60 Battery Grip) Battery Included: No Battery Required: No Charge Time to Full (Hours): Battery Dependant Charge Time to 80% (Hours): Battery Dependant Runtime @ 100% Brightness (Hours): 14.8V Sony V-Mount 160WH: 1.8 hours It looks like I got 9.9 mm for the height of the lug, where you got 9.7. I think that's where the difference lies. I have scrape marks across the top of it where I forced it to go on. All of them are like within .05 of each other. I have been using umbrellas for quite a while now and now looking to start using larger modifiers, particularly Octaboxes of around 150cm. Now I know what youre gonna say: "You wont have enough power blah blah blah" Yeah I know, thats not the question :) There's a recent (Jan 2018) cohort of 16 rod Foldable/Collapsible Beautydishes - white or silver - and all using this Bowens S insert as their Bowens option. They range in size above and below 80cm - some specified in inches, flat to flat and some in cm, point to point (& optimistically, at that). I'm enjoying mine ("80cm"). The Forza 60B is directly compatible with a purpose-built line of Forza 60 light modifiers, while an optional Bowens mount adapter (sold separately) expands compatibility to a massive selection of light modifiers, including but not limited to Nanlite's line of full-sized softboxes and umbrellas.

The included Battery Grip enables approx. 1 hour of cord-free runtime at 100% brightness when equipped with 2x Sony L style NP-F750 batteries so you can operate in any location regardless of power availability. Other power options include an AC Adaper (included) or a 14.8w V-Mount style battery, via a specially designed battery grip (sold separately).Rotolight’s industry-first SmartSoft technology was first revealed in the flagship Rotolight Titan X2 and X1 lights and has been used on numerous feature films and by leading photographers around the world. The new SmartSoft Box, is the world’s first intelligent softbox, offering users the ability to focus and spread light without the need for gels or additional modifiers. The brightness of a light is important, but without colour accuracy, a ton of time and money will be lost in post-production. The Forza 60 features a CRI of 98 and a TLCI of 95 meaning you can shoot with confidence knowing the colour reproduction will be precise. The Forza 60 LED from Nanlite is a monolight style light fixture with remarkable light output relative to its small size. Weighing only 1.83 lbs, the Forza 60 employs a COB LED module to output 18820 Lux of 5600K daylight-balanced light at 1 meter. All while maintaining a high CRI/TLCI of 98/95, ensuring accurate colour rendition. Bowens speedring adapter: two parts 1) the speed ring (with the copper colored screwie things) which will take the softbox 2) the interchangeble ring (in this picture with Bowens S mount) I have some old Bowens mono lights that refuse to die, they're like old Marshall amplifiers! But I can't get the L fit softboxes anymore so is there a S to L adapter? Also, what is the S type diameter as I may be able to 'modify' an aftermarket softbox.