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Impact Folding Beauty Dish (40")

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 151 ratings
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Color White x 1
Brand Impact
Style Umbrella
Material Metal
Included Components Reflector

About this item

  • White Interior w/ Deflector Disc
  • Classic Beauty Dish Light Quality
  • Ideal for Portrait or Event Photography
  • Collapsible Fiberglass Frame

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    Product Description

    The 40" Impact White Folding Beauty Dish provides a solution for photographers who love the signature light quality of these modifiers, but are frustrated by the transport options available with traditional metal reflectors. This Impact beauty dish sets up in seconds while shooters with traditional reflectors are still pulling their dish units out of cumbersome cases.

    Made for strobes, monolights and monolight-shaped LEDs, the beauty dish features a white interior for a soft quality of light with neutral color rendition. An integrated fiberglass frame and a metal inner deflector bounces the direct light output backwards and distributes it across the broad flat arc of the dish. If you want to soften the punchy look of the beauty dish further, you can simply slip on the included cap-style front diffuser.

    A favorite of portrait and fashion shooters, beauty dishes are usually used quite close up, where the flattened light wraps around the subject while bringing out details in makeup and clothing. The octagonal shape renders natural looking catchlights in the eyes of the model that are not possible with rectangular softboxes. Used up close, this large size covers full length single or small group shots routinely seen in catalogs.

    The Folding Beauty Dish comes with an Impact/Bowens S-Type adapter for the many brands that use this mount. It can be easily swapped out with adapters available for most major brands. A soft case is included.

    Customer reviews

    4.4 out of 5 stars
    4.4 out of 5
    151 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the portability, ease of use, quality and lighting of the camera stage lighting modifier. For example, they mention it's super portable, easy to mount and unfold, and provides good and soft light. That said, some are happy with value, foldability, and performance. Opinions are mixed on durability.

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    29 customers mention29 positive0 negative

    Customers find the camera stage lighting modifier super portable, compact, and easy to transport. They also say it's light weight and easy set up and take down. Customers also mention that the dish is the perfect size for location and that it folds up well.

    "...Pro's:Spreads the light as a beauty dish shouldFolds down to a manageable sizeEasy to set up and tear down..." Read more

    "...my go to's for location work because they fold up nicely and are easy to transport." Read more

    "...Well, this collapsing beauty dish fits the bill- it is lightweight and folds down to a small size...." Read more

    "...It’s so simple to set up and take down and super portable, plus compared to related products, it’s super affordable!..." Read more

    28 customers mention28 positive0 negative

    Customers find the camera stage lighting modifier easy to set up and mount. They say it gives good and soft light, and it's pretty light weight. Some mention that it'll set up quickly and attaches to the mount quickly.

    "...Folds down to a manageable sizeEasy to set up and tear downStrong materialWell madeCons:..." Read more

    "...It’s so simple to set up and take down and super portable, plus compared to related products, it’s super affordable!..." Read more

    "...The light quality is good and most importantly, it's extremely fast to set u and take down (less than 20 seconds if you're really in a rush)...." Read more

    "...Other than that it sets up quickly and love the huge size." Read more

    25 customers mention25 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the product. They mention that it is well built, impressive, and efficient. Some say that it provides nice contrast quality to shadows and light.

    "...The quality of light especially with a barebulb strobe is really nice...." Read more

    "...Nice contrast quality to my shadows" Read more

    "...It sure looks sexy enough, and the idea of buying a collapsible softbox was appealing enough to me...." Read more

    "...So far, it is beautiful." Read more

    23 customers mention21 positive2 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the lighting produced by the product. They mention that it produces a nice light, with a wide light spread. They also say that it is a great light modifier and easy to use.

    "...The quality of light especially with a barebulb strobe is really nice...." Read more

    "...The spread of light is fantastic, 90% as wide as a 40" white reflective umbrella which has a much wider spread of light than a shoot through...." Read more

    "...If you're expecting the kind of perfect, super soft, double diffused light you'll get out of a gigantic deep octabox, then go get a gigantic, deep..." Read more

    "...Seems to be pretty efficient in light output but I use bare bulb style flashes...." Read more

    21 customers mention17 positive4 negative

    Customers like the value of the camera stage lighting modifier. They say it's a great product for the money, well made, and relatively cheap. Some customers also mention that it'll be a good choice for those looking for a cheap beauty dish.

    "...down and super portable, plus compared to related products, it’s super affordable!..." Read more

    "...like a metal beauty dish (never close it) it makes for a great value for the money...." Read more

    "...beautiful light (in my DIY temporarily fixed mode) and it’s relatively cheap, just be very careful with it." Read more

    "Great product for the money. It isn't as robust as my Westcott. However, I like the Bowen mount that works with all my other gear...." Read more

    11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

    Customers like the foldability of the camera stage lighting modifier. They mention it works well, folds up easily, and is easy to set-up and take down. It's simple to open and close, and made of tough plastic.

    "...Even though it's simple to open and close, it's made of tough plastic and doesn't feel cheap, but the skeleton IS comprised of plastic...." Read more

    "...These have become my go to's for location work because they fold up nicely and are easy to transport." Read more

    "Its much sturdier than expected, and so easy to arm and disarmI dtill manipulate it with care as its plastic and dont what it to bend or break...." Read more

    "...Folds up nicely but because of the mount, it won’t end up as super compact as say a rod and ring style soft box...." Read more

    11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the camera stage lighting modifier. They mention that it works well, is easy to set up, and is a great product for a one light setup. The diffuser does a good job, and the Bowens mount works perfectly with Neewer studio strobes.

    "...and surprisingly It is still sturdy and working ok...." Read more

    "...It also works with my speed light though I prefer to use a smaller beauty dish for it." Read more

    "...The first one has lasted a couple years so far. The diffuser does a great job." Read more

    "Works well and. folds up easily!" Read more

    45 customers mention27 positive18 negative

    Customers are mixed about the durability of the camera stage lighting modifier. Some mention it's well built and solid, while others say it broke easily and is poorly made. Some say the supporting pole had snapped.

    "...Even my cons are not complaints.Feels solid. Made well. I am careful and deliberate when opening it to err on the side of caution...." Read more

    "After a while using this I see that there are some simple design flaws cooked into this 40" version...." Read more

    "...This folding Impact beauty dish is well made of excellent quality materials and is good for single portraits and small groups." Read more

    "...(one on the beach and one on hard rocks) and surprisingly It is still sturdy and working ok...." Read more

    GREAT for location & studio
    5 Stars
    GREAT for location & studio
    I have quite a few collapsible modifiers as they are so much easier on location that the regular metal beauty dishes. This dish at 40 inches is perfect size for location and I use it in my studio. It is well constructed, and gives off a beautiful soft light. I use it as a key light very close to subject and since it is very shallow and the light spread is wide, I feather it a great deal and I get directionality as well as the soft light from the edges of the modifier.I have attached two recent images to show how soft the light is as well as how with some fill light from large reflectors as well as fill from a hug parabolic umbrella set at very low power, I am still able to get some nice soft shadowing to give the image life.
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    Top reviews from the United States

    W. Rinhart Jr.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easily Worth The Money by Comparison to Standard Beauty Dishes!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2018
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    So far, so good. Couldn't decide of a 28" or a 40", so I split the difference. I like this beauty dish. I've used it outdoors mostly for on location shoots with a pretty sturdy heavy duty tripod and Flashpoint EXPLOR 600 HSS. Zero complaints. Even my cons are not complaints.

    Feels solid. Made well. I am careful and deliberate when opening it to err on the side of caution. Even though it's simple to open and close, it's made of tough plastic and doesn't feel cheap, but the skeleton IS comprised of plastic. I saw one or two people complain about it not holding up for them. I'm just very cautious to begin with and find no issue.

    Pro's:
    Spreads the light as a beauty dish should
    Folds down to a manageable size
    Easy to set up and tear down
    Strong material
    Well made

    Cons:
    Seems like you might break it once your on the last part of pulling the last bending piece of the structure together
    Sometimes the fabric comes of the ends of the rods, but not all a show stopper

    Final - For the price, ease of use, set up time, and space it takes up, this is a terrific purchase! 100% faith! Other beauty dishes cost more, are almost MORE delicate, and take up 3X the space. I'm good.
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    Shorbo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice light, easy to transport, inexpensive!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2018
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    I like this beauty dish so much I've bought the 28", 34" and 40" versions and have recommended it to several photographer friends. The quality of light especially with a barebulb strobe is really nice. These have become my go to's for location work because they fold up nicely and are easy to transport.
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    CHILI
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent light modifier
    Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2016
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    This folding beauty dish is a fantastic light modifier. I was looking for a modifier that spreads light like a white reflective umbrella but is more focused. I also wanted the light modifier to be lightweight for use with my lightweight lighting kit that includes lightweight lightstands. Well, this collapsing beauty dish fits the bill- it is lightweight and folds down to a small size.

    The spread of light is fantastic, 90% as wide as a 40" white reflective umbrella which has a much wider spread of light than a shoot through. This is great for small group shots. Even though this has deeper shadows than the 40" reflective umbrella I compared it with, I like the quality of the shadows from this beauty dish better. The shadows have a very soft edge which I like a lot.

    I use this with a speedlight (Flashpoint Zoom Li-ion flash) which is attached to the modifier with a Phottix Varos 2 speed light adapter that has a Bowens mount. There are other Bowens speedlight adatpers out there, but I love the knob for quick on and off of light modifiers as opposed to fiddling with a screw. I also use a diffuser for the flash, similar to the Stofen omnibounce, in addition to using the flash's diffuser panel. The flash is zoomed out to 24mm. All this diffusion results in a smooth spread of light.

    This folding Impact beauty dish is well made of excellent quality materials and is good for single portraits and small groups.
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    Brittany K
    5.0 out of 5 stars My newest love
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2017
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    This has been one of my greatest photo buys. After searching and buying other products that did not work well, this is my newest love. It’s so simple to set up and take down and super portable, plus compared to related products, it’s super affordable! If you’re looking for a soft box to take with you on location, look no further.
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    P. Taylor
    4.0 out of 5 stars Quick setup, portable, good light.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2017
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    Very very pleased with this octa dish. I primarily shoot outdoors and am on the go rather than in studio so this dish fits the bill. The light quality is good and most importantly, it's extremely fast to set u and take down (less than 20 seconds if you're really in a rush). The diffusion is good.

    If you're expecting the kind of perfect, super soft, double diffused light you'll get out of a gigantic deep octabox, then go get a gigantic, deep octabox. But if you're on the go or even need to shoot in tight spaces, you won't beat this for the price and what you get for it.

    Only negative?
    The draw-string for closing the back end around your light is the cheapest cord you can ever find. Mine snapped on first use but that should have ZERO impact on deciding to buy this. I replaced it in 2 minutes with an extra shoe lace that'll last for years.

    Only improvement I'd make? I'd add a shoulder strap to the bag it comes in to make carrying it a breeze.

    So I definitely recommend this.
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    Roman Rama
    5.0 out of 5 stars 2 drops and still ok
    Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2017
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    Used it on 3 shoots so far. I love it. I was worried about some comments made where it was poorly made. I've had it fall twice by wind (one on the beach and one on hard rocks) and surprisingly It is still sturdy and working ok. Only thing I would wish if they can sell the diffusion sheet separately so we can add some more softness to it.
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    Darque
    2.0 out of 5 stars Nice, but kinda fragile
    Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2018
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    I like the idea of the folding beauty dish and the weight of it is nominal. But I don't like how the spokes come out when I am opening and sometimes closing it. Yes, I can pop them back into place, but it is an annoyance that I'd rather do without. I have other Impact items and have no issues with them at all, so the fact that this one is giving me problems is disappointing.

    Update: - Now every time I use the beauty dish, I have to reinsert the spokes into the holders for at least two of them. Irritating would be the best way to describe it. Luckily I have not lost one of them yet....and that may not even be possible. At first it happened some of the time, not its all the time. I thought about gluing it into the holes, but I'm worried that could screw something else up.

    Deducting a star for the irritation of it all.
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    Michael Bucio
    5.0 out of 5 stars Todo muy rápido, todo como en la foto. Estoy contento.
    Reviewed in Mexico on July 9, 2019
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    El producto esta tal cual en la foto, la calidad de la marca es muy buena, todo me agradó incluyendo la rapidez del envío.
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    Michael Bucio
    5.0 out of 5 stars Todo muy rápido, todo como en la foto. Estoy contento.
    Reviewed in Mexico on July 9, 2019
    El producto esta tal cual en la foto, la calidad de la marca es muy buena, todo me agradó incluyendo la rapidez del envío.
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