DoPchoice debuts Airglow Float inflatable multipurpose light

Billed as simple to rig and compact to transport, the new Dopchoice Airglow Float is available in 4-ft, 8-ft, and impressively large 12-ft diameter sizes.

The Dopchoice Airglow Float consists of two adjustable inflated rings, supporting a cylindrical side cover, creating a circular, spill-free softbox. An attachable white Snapcloth diffusion adds ultra-soft natural lighting characteristics while a reversible black-white skirt can be added to further direct illumination. Outfitted with a three point ceiling mount system, the company says it is easy to loft into position.

This is very handy. It makes a smart toplight when mounted on popular LED panels or COB lights, and it has lots of little features that help make it an extremely adaptable piece of lighting kit. Its up-face features an adjustable back wall which adapts to accommodate each unique lighting source, and can be rolled partially open or closed to reduce top spill. To create greater top-mounted diffusion the Float’s height can be adjusted from 150mm-300mm by positioning the rings at different angles.

Users can also get an entirely different effect by mounting lighting units inside the Float. Flexible LEDs (LiteMat and LiteTile for example) can be lined around the cylindrical inner wall to send soft even light downwards. For more control users can offset one of the rings at an angle to create a cylindrical wedge shape, to further direct the angle of light.

Or, to achieve a booklight effect, a light fixture can be positioned inside the crux of the Float’s wedge, bounced off the far wall and down through the Snapcloth diffusion for soft, even illumination. The Float can also be converted into a large bounce, (aka Snapbounce) by removing the cylindrical side cover and affixing an inner circular white backing.

It does a lot, basically, and can be inflated quickly making it a hassle-free three-in-one top, backlight, or bounce solution. No pricing or availability information just yet, but hopefully the distributor network will have info and we’ll update here when we can.

tl;dr

• The Dopchoice Airglow Float is available in 4-ft, 8-ft, and 12-ft diameter sizes, designed for easy rigging and transport.
• It features adjustable inflated rings and a cylindrical side cover, creating a spill-free softbox with options for diffusion and light direction.
• The design allows for various mounting configurations, accommodating different lighting sources and effects, including a booklight setup.
• The Float can quickly convert into top, backlight, or bounce applications, with details on pricing and availability pending.