In this episode we take a look at Aputure’s new and improved Light Dome soft box: the Light Dome III! This iteration of the Light Dome is now easier than ever to set up and tear down, pack, and transport in addition to still delivering the reliable performance we know and love from Aputure lights and modifiers. In this episode we cover the Light Dome III’s new features, compare it to a few similar soft boxes and diffusion modifiers, and discuss whether or not this might be the right soft box for you and your lighting kit. Let’s take a closer look!

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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Aputure Light Dome III Softbox — Aputure, B&H https://geni.us/AVHU1p
- Aputure Light Dome II Softbox — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/LirLfz
- Aputure Light Dome Mini II Softbox — Aputure, B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/0KTy
- Aputure LS 600x Pro Bicolor LED Light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/EreRQa
- Amaran 200x S Bicolor LED Light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/y6ym5V
- Amaran 60d S 60-Watt LED Light — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/3WAnEV
- 48x48” Chimera Frame and Fabric — B&H https://geni.us/enY27 (frame) https://geni.us/wjX31pd (fabric)
- Sennheiser MKH 8050 Supercardioid Condenser Mic — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/mUcDk
- Sound Devices MixPre Series II Recoders — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/O8e0
- Sound Devices 888 Field Recorder/Mixer — B&H, Sweetwater https://geni.us/O8e0
- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/8a8tt
- Amaran Spotlight SE —  Aputure, B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/4DuyTz
- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H https://geni.us/GWKt
- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H https://geni.us/ABYB
- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/qwsEs
- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/InspOl
- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/gr47

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Index
00:00 Summary
00:10 Intro
00:29 Purpose of softboxes
00:39 Versus Light Dome II
01:03 New features
02:30 Kit includes…
03:47 Comparison samples
04:59 Ideal use cases
05:58 My take
06:27 Please buy my courses