Kupo KS-182 18’’ China Ball Bracket w/E27 Scoket

Kupo KS-182 18" China Ball Bracket – E40 socket for soft, natural film light

The Kupo KS-182 China Ball Bracket provides a simple holder and socket solution for paper lanterns used in film and video. It creates natural, soft light that helps achieve pleasant skin tones. Use it with lanterns and bulbs intended for photographic and video work.

Construction and design

The frame uses 3/16’’ (5mm) steel with a chrome plated surface treatment for durability. You can interchange the frame by removing the screw nuts to fit a different size of paper lantern. A rotatable steel ring lets you control the output of light while fabric or gel is attached, so you can adjust spread and direction quickly on set.

Cable, socket and safety

The bracket includes a ceramic lamp socket firmly fixed on a round metal plate to keep the bulb from wobbling. The top cable gland features an anti-kinking spiral design to prevent the cable from loosening under vibration.

• The power cable is 3C*14AWG (2.08mm) and measures 90cm in length.
• It comes with a standard Edison plug.
• Maximum wattage is 500W—use bulbs suitable for photography and film.
• Do not leave the lantern unattended due to the risk of spontaneous fire.

Mounting and compatibility

The round plate underneath the socket is pre-drilled to provide flexible mounting options with grip equipment. The bracket includes both thread adapter options for common mounting needs.

• Two 1/4’’-20 threaded holes.
• Two 3/8’’-16 threaded holes.
• Includes 1/4’’-20 or 3/8’’-16 male thread adapter.
• A 5/8" (16mm) pin with 3/8"-16 threaded male is included for light-stand mounting.

When to use it

Use the KS-182 when you need a quick lantern holder and reliable socket for soft, even illumination in interviews, narrative scenes, or any production where natural skin tones matter. It fits traditional China ball (paper lantern) setups and adapts to different lantern sizes when needed.

Frequently asked questions

question: What socket type does this bracket use?
Answer: The KS-182 uses an E40 ceramic lamp socket that is firmly fixed to the round metal plate to reduce wobble.

question: Can I mount this bracket on common grip equipment?
Answer: Yes. The round plate includes two 1/4’’-20 and two 3/8’’-16 threaded holes and the product ships with 1/4’’-20 or 3/8’’-16 male thread adapters. A 5/8" (16mm) pin with 3/8"-16 male is also included for standard light-stand mounting.

question: Is the bracket suitable for use with different sizes of paper lanterns?
Answer: The frame is interchangeable by removing the screw nuts, which lets you fit different sizes of lantern paper when necessary.

question: What power and cable specifications should I know?
Answer: The cable is 3C*14AWG (2.08mm) and 90cm long with a standard Edison plug. The bracket supports bulbs up to 500W and we recommend using lamps made for photography for film and video applications.

question: Are there safety considerations I should follow?
Answer: Yes. Do not leave the lantern unattended due to the risk of spontaneous fire. Use appropriate photographic bulbs and secure the cable with the anti-kinking spiral top gland to avoid loosening under vibration.