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Chimera

Chimera soft box on 2.5 kw HMI Light

A device for diffusing a light source to make a hard light into a soft light.

Chimeras come in a range of sizes from small to large and has adapters to fit onto the front of most TV & film lights. They are used to create a soft light source which is very flattering for portraiture and is also useful for general fill lighting.

Submitted by: eric
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