Measuring just 75 x 50cm, this Wafer Rectangle softbox from Bowens is nicely compact and useful for general-purpose light control, producing a nicely diffused soft light from practically any flash head. Its 3:4 proportions produce a classic light-shape for portraits and products, whether it’s being used off-camera or via an overhead boom.

Softer light is a huge asset to broad range of shoots, from group portraits to still-life close-ups, and the Bowens Wafer 75 Softbox is one of the most convenient and affordable ways to achieve it. Slotting neatly into practically any workflow, the softbox will prove an invaluable aid in a huge range of photographic disciplines.