Aputure Light Dome 150 Softbox

Aputure Light Dome 150 – 150 cm Bowens Mount Softbox

The Aputure Light Dome 150 is a large 150 cm (5-foot) parabolic softbox for Bowens-compatible LED lights, designed for filmmakers, photographers, and studio productions seeking to create a very soft, enveloping, and professional light. The 32-panel design provides an almost perfectly round light shape and natural catchlights, while the large format allows for illuminating larger areas with smooth transitions between light and shadow. With two different front diffusers, a quick-mount design, and an included 45° grid, the Light Dome 150 is a versatile light shaper for interviews, portraits, commercials, and larger film productions.

Massive 150 cm light source for extra-soft light

With a diameter of 150 cm, the Light Dome 150 transforms a Bowens-compatible point light source into a large, soft light surface. The large front surface creates broad, natural light transitions and provides an enveloping light that is particularly well-suited for people, product photography, interviews, and scenes where an elegant and controlled look is important.

32-sided design for round reflections

The Light Dome 150 features a 32-sided construction that produces a much rounder shape compared to traditional softboxes with fewer sections. This results in more natural, round reflections in eyes and reflective surfaces, while the light appears even and organic.

Two Diffusers for Different Light Qualities

The softbox comes with two front diffusers: 1.5-stop and 2.5-stop. The 1.5-stop diffuser provides higher light output and a slightly more defined light, while the 2.5-stop version delivers even softer and more diffused light. This allows you to quickly adjust the light’s character to suit your subject and production.

Quick Setup with Quick Release Design

The Aputure Light Dome 150 uses Aputure’s quick-mount design, allowing the softbox to be set up and taken down in no time. This is especially handy for on-location work or production days where lighting setups need to be changed quickly between different scenes.

45° grid for better control

The included 45° fabric grid limits light spread and reduces spill onto the background, walls, and other parts of the scene. This makes it easier to direct the soft light toward the subject while maintaining contrast in the rest of the image.

Bowens Mount for Wide Compatibility

The Light Dome 150 uses a standard Bowens Mount and is compatible with a wide range of Aputure and amaran lights, as well as other Bowens-compatible lights. It works particularly well with more powerful lights such as the Aputure LS 600 series, LS 1200d Pro, STORM 700x, and other high-power lights, where the large softbox’s full potential can be harnessed.

Designed for larger film and studio productions

Its large size makes the Light Dome 150 particularly well-suited for larger studios, full- and half-body interviews, commercial productions, and scenes where the light source needs to be positioned relatively close to the subject for maximum softness. It also works well as a key light or large fill light in more advanced lighting setups.

Included in the package

• Aputure Light Dome 150
• 1.5-Stop Front Diffusion Cloth
• 2.5-Stop Front Diffusion Cloth
• 45° Fabric Light Control Grid
• Speed Ring for Bowens Mount
• Carrying Case

Specifications

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

Which lights are compatible with the Aputure Light Dome 150?

The Light Dome 150 uses a standard Bowens mount and is compatible with Aputure, amaran, and other Bowens-compatible LED lights.

Is the Light Dome 150 suitable for the Aputure LS 600 series?

Yes. This large softbox works particularly well with more powerful lights like the LS 600 series, as these have sufficient output to effectively fill the large diffusion surface.

What is the difference between 1.5-stop and 2.5-stop diffusion?

The 1.5-stop diffusion provides higher light output and slightly more definition, while the 2.5-stop diffusion produces an even softer and more diffused light.

What is the included 45° grid used for?

The grid limits light spread and reduces spill, making it easier to direct the light toward the subject without illuminating the entire surroundings.

Is the Light Dome 150 quick to set up?

Yes. It uses Aputure’s Quick Release design and can be set up significantly faster than traditional softboxes with individual loose ribs.

What is the advantage of the 32-panel design?

It provides an almost perfectly circular shape, which creates rounder catchlights and more natural reflections in, for example, eyes, glass, and other reflective surfaces.