This Westcott ClickBox (Bowens mount) is a 1 x 3ft strip softbox for rim, hair and accent lighting. Its narrow face sends light along edges rather than across the whole scene, so portraits and video setups gain separation with less spill. The silver interior reflects more output through the removable front diffuser, while the click-lock frame opens quickly and folds down with a push-button release.
Westcott ClickBox 1x3 (Bowens) Key Features:
- 1 x 3ft strip softbox shapes rim, hair and accent light
- Narrow strip design adds edge definition with less side spill
- Silver interior reflects more light through the front diffuser
- Removable front diffuser softens output for smoother skin highlights
- Click-locking frame opens quickly without separate rods or tools
- Push-button release folds the softbox down for easier storage
- Bowens S mount fits compatible flashes and LED fixtures
- Supports strobes up to 400Ws and LED lights up to 300W
- Accepts an optional 40° grid for tighter light direction
- Metal, nylon and plastic build keeps weight down to 590g
- Includes outer diffusion panel and ClickBox Bowens mount
FAQs:
What is the Westcott ClickBox mainly used for?
The 1 x 3ft shape makes this softbox most useful when you want a long, narrow line of light rather than broad front lighting. Placed behind or beside a subject, it can catch the edge of the face, hair, shoulder or clothing and separate that shape from the background. Because the modifier is slim, it sends less light across the whole set than a wider softbox. That makes it well-suited to rim, hair and accent lighting in portrait and video setups.
How does the silver interior affect the light?
The silver interior reflects more of the flash or LED output forward before it passes through the front diffuser. This means less light is absorbed inside the softbox, so the fixture can produce a stronger beam through the same 1 x 3ft face. The light still softens as it passes through the removable diffuser, but it retains a little more contrast than a white-lined softbox. That extra bite can be useful when you want edge highlights to read clearly on hair, clothing or shoulders.
How does the ClickBox frame set up?
The frame uses a click-in, locking structure rather than a traditional rod-and-ring setup. When you open the softbox, the frame clicks into place, tensioning the fabric and preparing it for mounting without the need to thread individual rods. After shooting, the push-button release lets the structure collapse for packing. This makes it easier to work quickly in small studios or when moving between setups.
What lights can I use with the Bowens mount?
The included Bowens S mount works with compatible flashes and LED lights, including the Westcott FJ400 and L120-B. It supports strobes up to 400Ws and LED fixtures up to 300W, so it can be used with common studio and location lighting heads within those limits. The mount locks the modifier to the light, keeping the strip face aligned as you angle it for rim or accent work. It also works with Westcott’s Quick-Mount S-Bracket system when using suitable lights.
Can I use a grid with the ClickBox 1x3?
Yes, the ClickBox 1x3 accepts a separately available 40° grid. When fitted to the front, the grid narrows the spread of light by blocking rays that would otherwise travel sideways from the diffuser. This gives the strip light more direction and reduces spill onto the background or nearby areas of the subject. It is particularly useful when you want a cleaner rim light or a more contained highlight in a tight space.
Product Specification
| Colour | Black |
| For Use With | Westcott FJ400, Westcott L120-B, Bowens S mount compatible flashes and LEDs |
| Included Accessories | Outer diffusion panel, ClickBox Bowens mount |
| Interior Surface Colour | Silver |
| Size [cm] | 91.4 x 30.5cm |
| Type | Softbox |
| Weight [g] | 590.00 |