Product Review

Very popular among beauty and fashion photographers, as they prefer the round catch light given by this soft box. When using Elinchrom Lights you can make yourself a great folding beauty dish just by removing the front and inner diffusers and adding one of the optional deflectors available in the popular Elinchrom deflector kit. Another innovative feature which distinguishes Elinchrom soft boxes from others is the lightweight dedicated speed ring, which utilizes knurled, spring-action sockets to connect the stainless rods which form the frame of the box, to the ring. This allows easy assembly of the box in a de-tensioned state. The user then simply pivots the sockets 90 degrees until they lock into place to tension it for use. The 53" (135 cm) Octa shape features a large surface area which renders a "wrap-around" light quality especially when used at close range. It is ideal for shooting portraiture or fashion. Shape The 53" (135 cm) Octa shape is ideal for head-and-shoulders portraiture for a group of people, as a hair light for groups or for reflective products and glassware. Quick Setup, Breakdown Lightweight, dedicated speed rings utilize knurled, spring-action sockets to connect the 8 stainless rods which form the frame of the box. Storage Fits assembled but de-tensioned in the included case, ready to set up again in seconds.