Elinchrom EL 26183 Rotalux 39-Inch Mini Octagonal Softbox with 2 Diffusers

by Elinchrom

Product Details

• Item Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 13 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000S5GWK4
• Item model number: EL 26183
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

Compact softboxes are designed for smaller portrait studios and commercial tabletop product work where space is tight. They are compatible with existing Elinchrom lampheads and feature spring-loaded strut locking collars for virtually instant set-up.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great portable soft box, December 18, 2009

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R. Berrington - See all my reviews
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Top quality soft box. A little tricky to put together the first time but once you get it set you can keep most of it connected. Because it is not square or rectangular like most soft boxes it folds similar to an umbrella into a convenient carrying case. The supplied case is about 7 inches across and the length is about 22 inches. Takes less then 5 minutes to set up and hook to my Elinchrom BX400 mono lights. Great soft light images. I use it for waste up portraits of individuals or up to 4 people group shots. You could probably do full body shots and a few more people in group shots but I haven't had the need for that. Highly recommended and well worth the price.

3.0 out of 5 stars Great light, PAIN to put together, January 21, 2011

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Tenna Merchent (Noblesville, IN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Elinchrom EL 26183 Rotalux 39-Inch Mini Octagonal Softbox with 2 Diffusers (Electronics)

Putting this softbox together was awful. I got halfway through and just couldn't complete it. I read the directions over and over. I looked on-line, and everything said it was so easy. I didn't think so. Luckily, my husband was able to finish the assembly for me. But he concurred that I would not be able to assemble it by myself on location. It comes with a carrying case, which I don't foresee using, ever.

So on a positive note. It is a well shaped softbox. I expect to use it in studio, but honestly, I prefer my Elinchrom EL 26158 74-Inch Octa Light Bank. It's much easier to assemble, and if I didn't want to light the whole subject, I could simply flag part of it off.