Hobolite Avant Lantern Softbox 52cm

I wasn’t expecting the 270º spread to feel this even in my small studio, but shadows just melt away with the lantern. Setup took maybe two minutes, and the 52cm size is perfect for group portraits without any hot spots.

The spherical shape throws light in every direction, so I can finally skip the constant fiddling with flags and bounce cards. It's a proper 52cm size too, so the falloff is buttery smooth on portraits. Setup took me under a minute, which is a win in my book.

The spherical shape really does deliver on that soft, even light — I set it up for a portrait session and the falloff around the edges was exactly what I wanted. That 270º spread fills a room nicely without harsh hotspots.