Aputure Light Dome SE – Soft, Even Lighting for Cinematic Creations
The Aputure Light Dome SE is a lightweight, high-quality softbox designed to deliver beautiful, natural-looking soft light for filmmakers, photographers, and content creators. Built for Aputure’s Bowens mount LED lights, including the Amaran and Light Storm series, this fast-setup softbox is an essential tool for achieving professional lighting in studio and on-location shoots.
Featuring a 33.5-inch (85cm) parabolic design, the Light Dome SE provides a wide, wraparound light source, perfect for interviews, portrait photography, product shoots, and video production. The included two layers of diffusion (1.5 and 2.5 stops) and inner reflective silver lining ensure soft, even light distribution with enhanced brightness control.
With its quick-release speed ring, the Light Dome SE allows for rapid setup and breakdown, saving time on set. The addition of a fabric grid (45°) gives precise light direction, minimizing spill and enhancing contrast. Whether you’re crafting a cinematic scene, shooting high-quality portraits, or setting up a YouTube studio, the Aputure Light Dome SE is the perfect choice for soft, diffused lighting with professional-grade quality.
Create Stunning Soft Light for Any Production
The parabolic design of the Aputure Light Dome SE creates a wraparound light effect, making it ideal for cinematic interviews, beauty shots, and professional video productions. The silver interior boosts light efficiency, while the included two diffusion layers allow you to control light softness to match your creative vision.
Quick & Hassle-Free Setup
Designed with filmmakers and content creators in mind, the Aputure Light Dome SE features a quick-release speed ring, enabling fast and efficient assembly. No more struggling with softbox setups—spend more time focusing on your creative work.
Enhanced Light Control with 45° Grid
For those seeking precision in lighting direction, the Aputure Light Dome SE comes with a 45° fabric grid, which controls light spill, adds contrast, and helps shape the light for a professional look. This is perfect for cinematic lighting, dramatic portraits, and studio photography.
Perfect Companion for Aputure & Amaran LED Lights
The Aputure Light Dome SE is equipped with a universal Bowens mount, making it fully compatible with Aputure’s Amaran series (P60, 100d/x, 200d/x) and Light Storm fixtures like the LS 300d II and LS 600d Pro. It also works seamlessly with other Bowens-mount lights, offering maximum versatility for any lighting setup.
Compact, Durable & Travel-Friendly Design
Constructed with high-quality materials, the Light Dome SE is both lightweight and durable, making it easy to carry and set up on location. The included carrying bag ensures convenience and protection, making it the perfect softbox for traveling filmmakers and photographers.
Why Should You Use Aputure Light Dome SE?
The Aputure Light Dome SE is an essential accessory for anyone looking to enhance their lighting setup with soft, diffused illumination. Unlike harsh direct lighting, this softbox creates natural-looking shadows, smooth light falloff, and a cinematic glow, making it perfect for interviews, YouTube videos, portrait photography, and film production. Its quick-release design, compatibility with Bowens-mount lights, and included fabric grid make it a versatile and efficient tool for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
Who Should Use Aputure Light Dome SE?
The Aputure Light Dome SE is ideal for filmmakers, YouTubers, portrait photographers, commercial videographers, and creative professionals who need soft, controlled lighting with a professional finish. Whether you’re working on cinematic productions, live streaming setups, or studio photography, this softbox is an excellent choice for achieving stunning lighting effects.
Specifications
| Interior Color |
White (Translucent) |
| Light Compatibility |
Includes Speed Ring with Bowens S Mount |
| Quick Open Type |
No |
| Accepts Grids |
Yes (Included) |
| Removable Front Face |
Yes |
| Interior Baffle |
Yes, Removable |
| Light Loss / Gain |
1.5-Stop Loss |
| Materials |
Fabric |
| Dimensions |
ø 33.5 × H 17.7″ / ø 85 × H 45 cm (Open) |
| Weight |
2.4 lb / 1.1 kg |