Overview
The Nanlite Para 120 Quick-Open Parabolic Softbox is a professional Bowens-mount light modifier designed to produce soft, controlled, and highly directional cinematic lighting.
With its large 120cm deep 16-sided parabolic design, the Para 120 creates a distinctive combination of wraparound softness and focused directionality, making it ideal for portrait, fashion, interview, and commercial production lighting.
Its deep profile increases light control and falloff at the edges, reducing spill while maintaining a natural, flattering softness on subjects.
The reflective silver interior maximises output efficiency, while the included front diffusion layers allow users to fine-tune contrast and softness depending on the desired look. Removing diffusion entirely transforms the modifier into a more specular, high-contrast reflector-style source.
The quick-open speed ring system enables rapid setup and breakdown, making it practical for fast-paced studio and on-location workflows.
A Bowens S-type mount ensures broad compatibility with Nanlite Forza, FS, and FC series fixtures, as well as other Bowens-mount LED, flash, and continuous lights.
Optional fabric grid compatibility allows for further control over light spill and directionality, narrowing the beam for more precise subject isolation.
Key Features
• 120cm deep parabolic softbox for Bowens-mount fixtures
• Produces soft yet highly directional cinematic lighting
• 16-sided construction for natural circular catchlights
• Deep design increases control and reduces spill light
• Quick-open speed ring system for fast setup and breakdown
• Includes 1-stop and 2-stop front diffusion options
• Reflective silver interior for maximum output efficiency
• Bowens S-mount compatibility (Forza, FS, FC series)
• Optional fabric grid compatibility for tighter beam control
• Ideal for film, photography, broadcast, and studio lighting
Specifications
• Product Type: Parabolic softbox
• Brand: Nanlite
• Model: Para 120 Quick-Open (SB-PR-120-Q)
• Size: 120cm / 47" diameter
• Depth: Approx. 29" (deep parabolic structure)
• Shape: 16-sided hexadecagon
• Mount Type: Bowens S-mount
• Interior Finish: Silver reflective
• Diffusion: 1-stop & 2-stop front diffusers included
Compatibility
• Nanlite Forza series
• Nanlite FS series
• Nanlite FC series
• Other Bowens-mount fixtures
What’s in the Box
• 1 × Nanlite Para 120 Quick-Open Softbox
• 1 × Bowens Speed Ring
• 1 × 1-stop Front Diffuser
• 1 × 2-stop Front Diffuser
• 1 × Carry Bag
