Nanlite Beauty Dish Reflector 40cm

Nanlite BM40 Beauty Dish Reflector 40cm – Soft, even portrait lighting for Bowens Mount fixtures

The Nanlite BM40 Beauty Dish Reflector produces soft, even light tailored for portrait and beauty work. Designed for use with Bowens Mount fixtures under 600W, it combines controlled beam shaping with a portable, disc-shaped design. Photographers and filmmakers can use it to flatter facial features, reduce harsh shadows, and achieve a natural wrapping quality in studio or on-location shoots.

How the BM40 shapes light

The BM40 uses an orange-peel textured interior and a central deflector plate to bounce light and distribute it evenly. This design reduces hotspots and creates a signature soft wrap around your subject. For an even gentler look, attach the included diffuser to soften the output further and produce a glowing, natural result ideal for beauty and headshot work.

Precise control with included accessories

The reflector ships with a honeycomb grid that narrows the light to a 25° beam angle. This grid helps you limit spill and focus illumination on specific areas of the frame, which is useful for dramatic portraits or when you need to highlight facial features without lighting the background.

Built for portability and practical use

Weighing 0.95kg and featuring a compact, disc-shaped form, the BM40 is easy to carry and quick to set up. Its size and weight make it well suited to small studios, crowded sets, or location work where space and transportability matter.

Common use cases

• Portrait photography
• Headshots and glamour shoots
• Fashion and beauty photography
• Studio and outdoor photography

Key features

• Beam Angle: 25° (with honeycomb grid)
• Size: Φ405×145mm (15.9×5.7″)
• Weight: 0.95kg (2.09lb)
• Material: Aluminum alloy
• Compatibility: Bowens Mount fixtures (under 600W)

What’s included

• BM40 Beauty Dish Reflector × 1
• Honeycomb Grid × 1
• Diffuser × 1
• User Manual × 1

Technical specifications

FAQ

Question: Which lights can I use the BM40 with?
Answer: The BM40 is compatible with Bowens Mount fixtures rated under 600W. It attaches to Bowens Mount lights to provide the described beam shaping and diffusion.

Question: What effect does the honeycomb grid have?
Answer: The included honeycomb grid narrows the beam to 25°, limiting spill and allowing you to concentrate light on the subject for more precise, dramatic portraits.

Question: When should I use the diffuser?
Answer: Attach the diffuser to soften the output further and create a glowing, natural look. Use the diffuser when you want to reduce contrast and achieve gentler, flattering illumination for beauty and headshot work.

Question: Is the BM40 easy to carry and set up for location shoots?
Answer: Yes. The BM40’s disc-shaped design and 0.95kg weight make it compact and portable, suitable for studio use and on-location shoots where transport and space are considerations.