The Godox Softbox That Doesn’t Waste Your Time (or Patience) To Set-Up

Godox QR-PT Softboxes: Quick Setup Guide and Size Chart

By Conrad Knuist · Head of Marketing and Photography Specialist · 18+ years in photography

If you've ever wrestled with a softbox while your client waits, you'll understand the appeal of a modifier that is quick, reliable and gives beautiful light every time. The Godox QR-PT series is built for exactly that. From content creators in tight spaces to studio professionals who need soft but punchy light, these parabolic softboxes go up in seconds and come down just as fast.

Every size in the range, from the compact 60cm to the large 150cm, uses the same quick-release system: lift each rod until it clicks, and you're ready to shoot. This guide covers what makes the QR-PT series different, which size suits your work, how to set one up, and how to get the most from it.

What Sets the QR-PT Series Apart

The QR-PT softboxes are parabolic: deep, many-sided bowls rather than shallow boxes. That shape gives focused, flattering light with soft edges and good coverage. The silver interior reflects as much light as possible forward, and the inner baffle and outer diffuser soften it before it reaches your subject. Add the optional grid when you want to control spill and add contrast.

• Quick-release click-lock rods, for fast setup and teardown
• Durable build with flexible rods
• Reflective silver interior for maximum efficiency
• Double diffusion, with a removable inner baffle and an outer diffuser
• Grid-compatible, with a matching grid for most sizes (sold separately)
• Bowens mount, for Godox and other Bowens-mount lights
• Padded carry bag included

Features as listed by the manufacturer, Godox QR series.

Which QR-PT Softbox Size Is Right for You?

Bigger softboxes give softer, wider light but need more space. The depth of the parabola also changes the look: shallower shapes spread light more openly, while deeper shapes keep it more directional, with stronger subject separation.

Light character per the product descriptions at CameraStuff and Godox.

60cm and 70cm: compact and portable

Perfect for quick setups in small rooms or on location. The 60cm has a shorter profile that spreads light more broadly at close range, while the 70cm sits between compact and large modifiers. Both suit vloggers, event shooters and anyone who needs a lightweight modifier that still delivers soft light.

90cm: the happy medium

Large enough for a soft, natural look, small enough to move around easily. Its deeper parabolic shape keeps highlights controlled while shadows keep their definition, which makes it ideal for headshots, interviews and YouTube content.

120cm: the studio favourite

A popular choice for studio portraits and commercial shoots. It gives beautifully soft light with enough spread for half- and full-body portraits, while the deep shape keeps contrast and subject separation.

150cm: big, bold and dreamy

Made for fashion, beauty and group portraits where you want light to wrap gently around your subjects. It needs more space but rewards you with soft, cinematic results.

Our pick: Godox QR-P90T 90cm Parabolic Softbox

The all-rounder in the range. Big enough for soft, flattering light on headshots and interviews, small enough to move around a home studio, and quick to set up with the click-lock rods.

Shop the QR-P90T

Product features, per Godox.

How to Set Up a QR-PT Softbox

The quick-release mechanism is the standout feature. It's a one-person job with no tools and no extra hands.

1. Mount the softbox's Bowens ring on your light and lock it in place.
2. Lift each rod into position until it clicks.
3. Fit the inner baffle for softer light, or leave it out for a little more contrast.
4. Attach the outer diffuser, and add the matching grid if you want to control spill.
5. To pack down, press each rod's release button, fold the rods in, and store the softbox in its padded bag.

The mechanism is built to survive repeated setups without wearing out, which matters when you set up and pack down several times a week.

Where the QR-PT Series Excels

This series is built for real working conditions, whether that's a studio with a fan running, a windy rooftop, or a client's lounge.

• Photographers: gradual, natural light fall-off that flatters skin tones and suits product shots and dramatic portraits.
• Videographers: a consistent spread and shape of light for interviews, talking-head content and creative storytelling.
• Content creators: easy to set up and pack away between sessions, so it's a reliable tool when you're handling gear on your own.

Compatibility

The standard Bowens mount fits Bowens-mount lights such as Godox's SL series and Litemons LA300R LEDs. Godox flashes with Godox's own mount, such as the AD400Pro and AD600Pro, need a Bowens adapter. Other brands, such as Profoto or Broncolor, work with a compatible speedring adapter (sold separately).

Who It Suits

If you want soft, flattering light with fast setup, a durable build and a size for every kind of shoot, the QR-PT series is hard to beat. It suits portrait, fashion and product photographers, videographers shooting interviews, and content creators who set up and break down on their own. Whether you're full-time or just starting out, it's a smart long-term addition to your kit.

CameraStuff has been an authorised official agent and distributor of Godox in South Africa since 2018, confirmed by an official Letter of Authorization from Godox Global. Read more about CameraStuff and Godox.

Conrad Knuist

Head of Marketing and Photography Specialist

Conrad Knuist is Head of Marketing and Photography Specialist at CameraStuff, South Africa's specialist camera and lighting retailer. With over 18 years of hands-on experience testing gear across portrait, event, and commercial photography, Conrad has personally handled hundreds of products, from entry-level speedlights to professional studio systems. He is an authorised Godox specialist and works directly with South African photographers and videographers to match the right tools to their work. Every review and recommendation he publishes is based on real-world use, not spec sheets.

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