Overview
The Nanlite Para 150 Quick-Open Parabolic Softbox is a professional Bowens-mount light modifier designed to deliver highly controlled, cinematic soft lighting with strong directional shaping.
With its large 150cm deep 16-sided parabolic design, the Para 150 produces a distinctive combination of soft wraparound illumination and enhanced contrast control, making it ideal for portrait, fashion, interview, and commercial studio work.
Its deep construction creates a more focused and directional light source compared to shallow softboxes, reducing spill while maintaining smooth, flattering falloff across the subject.
The reflective silver interior maximises output efficiency, while the included diffusion panels allow users to adjust softness and contrast. Removing diffusion entirely transforms the modifier into a more punchy, high-contrast reflector-style source.
A quick-open speed ring system enables fast setup and breakdown, improving workflow efficiency in fast-paced production environments.
The Bowens S-mount ensures wide compatibility with Nanlite Forza, FS, and FC series fixtures, as well as other Bowens-mount LED, flash, and continuous lights.
Optional fabric grid compatibility provides additional control over light spill, allowing for tighter beam shaping and more precise subject isolation.
Key Features
• 150cm deep parabolic softbox for Bowens-mount fixtures
• Produces soft yet highly directional cinematic lighting
• 16-sided design for natural circular catchlights
• Deep structure 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 light 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 150 Quick-Open (SB-PR-150-Q)
• Size: 150cm / 59" diameter
• Shape: 16-sided parabolic (hexadecagon)
• Depth: Deep parabolic construction (~43")
• Mount Type: Bowens S-mount
• Interior Finish: Silver reflective
• Diffusion: 1-stop & 2-stop front diffusers included
• Grid Compatibility: Optional fabric grid (sold separately)
Compatibility
• Nanlite Forza series
• Nanlite FS series
• Nanlite FC series
• Other Bowens-mount fixtures
What’s in the Box
• 1 × Nanlite Para 150 Quick-Open Softbox
• 1 × Bowens Speed Ring
• 1 × 1-stop Front Diffuser
• 1 × 2-stop Front Diffuser
• 1 × Carry Bag
