Description

1×3 Strip Softbox with Grid (Bowens Mount)

Slim, Directional Light Control for Portraits, Edge Lighting, and Creative Separation — Opens in Seconds

A 1×3 strip softbox is one of the most useful modifiers you can add to your lighting setup. Its tall, narrow shape produces clean, controlled light that works beautifully for portraits, rim lighting, and background separation.

This strip softbox features a fast umbrella-style opening mechanism that sets up in about 2 seconds, making it ideal for photographers who want professional results without slow assembly time.

Whether you’re working in a studio or on location, this strip box helps you place light exactly where you want it — without lighting everything else in the scene.

The included fabric grid adds even more control, allowing you to create dramatic highlights and professional-looking images with ease.

Fast Umbrella-Style Setup in About 2 Seconds

Unlike traditional rod-style softboxes that require multiple steps to assemble, this modifier uses an umbrella-style rapid-open frame.

Benefits include:

• setup in seconds
• faster location workflow
• easier adjustments between shots
• less setup frustration during busy sessions
• ideal for travel and event-style shooting environments

Quick setup means you spend more time creating and less time assembling gear.

Why Photographers Love 1×3 Strip Softboxes

A strip softbox produces a vertical column of soft, directional light, making it ideal when you want shaping and control instead of wide light spread.

Perfect uses include:

• rim lighting subjects from the side or behind
• lighting athletes and dancers
• separating subjects from backgrounds
• controlling spill light in tight shooting spaces
• creating clean highlights on faces and clothing
• full-length standing portraits
• product and automotive accent lighting

This size is large enough to create flattering portrait light but compact enough to travel easily.

Included Fabric Grid for Extra Control

The included grid narrows the light spread and keeps illumination focused where it belongs.

Benefits include:

• cleaner backgrounds
• stronger subject separation
• reduced lens flare
• improved contrast control
• more dramatic portrait lighting options

Use the grid when you want precision. Remove it when you want broader coverage.

Ideal Size for Portrait and Edge Lighting

The 1×3 shape (approximately 12″ × 36″ / 30×90cm) produces a natural vertical highlight pattern that works especially well for:

• headshots
• half-length portraits
• full-length standing portraits
• hair lights
• rim lights
• accent lighting on products

It’s one of the easiest ways to add professional polish to your lighting quickly.

Bowens-Mount Compatibility

This strip softbox uses a Bowens-style speedring, making it compatible with many popular lighting systems including:

• battery-powered strobes
• studio monolights
• LED continuous lights
• AC/DC hybrid lights

Bowens compatibility makes this modifier easy to integrate into almost any lighting setup.

Fast Setup and Reliable Construction

Designed for photographers working both in studio and on location, this strip softbox features:

• umbrella-style rapid-open frame (≈2-second setup)
• durable internal support structure
• removable internal diffusion panel
• removable front diffusion panel
• included fabric control grid
• lightweight travel-friendly construction

Setup is straightforward so you can spend more time shooting and less time assembling gear.

Excellent for Sports & Media Day Lighting with Pro Light Mods

This 1×3 strip softbox pairs especially well with Pro Light Mods, making it a powerful option for sports portraits, athlete media days, and dramatic team photography setups.

When used together, the strip softbox provides clean vertical edge lighting while Pro Light Mods help shape and intensify the beam to create the bold, high-impact look commonly seen in professional sports graphics and recruiting images.

Photographers often use this combination for:

• athlete edge lighting
• shoulder highlights
• dramatic rim lighting
• uniform texture separation
• controlled background spill
• multi-light sports portrait setups

Because the strip shape naturally follows the vertical form of the human body, it works especially well for full-length athlete lighting and symmetrical two-light edge setups.

Pro Light Mods are available here at FlashGear.

Many photographers run two 1×3 strip boxes with Pro Light Mods on each side of the subject to create the signature stadium-style edge lighting look used in professional sports media days.

What’s Included

1×3 strip softbox
Internal diffusion panel
Front diffusion panel
Fabric control grid
Bowens-style speedring
Carry bag

Specifications

Size: 1×3 ft (approximately 30×90cm)
Mount Type: Bowens-style speedring
Interior: Reflective silver
Front Diffusion: Removable
Inner Diffusion: Removable
Grid: Included
Frame Type: Umbrella-style rapid-open mechanism
Setup Time: Approximately 2 seconds
Shape: Strip
Use Case: Portrait, rim lighting, accent lighting, product photography
Compatibility: Bowens-mount lighting systems

Why This Modifier Belongs in Your Lighting Kit

Strip softboxes are one of the fastest ways to make your lighting look intentional and professional.

They give you:

• better edge definition
• cleaner subject separation
• stronger spill control
• more shaping options than umbrellas
• consistent results indoors or outdoors

Many photographers eventually keep two strip softboxes in their kit for balanced edge lighting on both sides of a subject.

Ideal Pairings for This Modifier

Pairs especially well with:

• battery strobes
• studio monolights
• boom arm setups
• background separation lighting
• multi-light portrait setups

A pair of strip boxes creates beautiful symmetrical rim lighting on portraits and athletes.