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Photoflex Speed Ring Octo Connector for Paul Buff Monolights
This Photoflex Speed Ring is a Series 9000 speed ring that allows mounting of a Photoflex or any other manufacturers' Octagonal or rectangular softbox to a Paul Buff White Lightning Ultra, Ultra Zap, Alien Bees, or X Series monolight. (Identical to Balcar adapter).
This is an aluminum, heat-resistant ring that allows any softbox to freely rotate. For larger softboxes, order: #ACALSWMTB, which helps to redistribute the weight from your fixture to the bracket.
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 15 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Attach securely (13)
- Durable (11)
- Long-lasting (6)
Cons
Best Uses
- General purpose (7)
- Indoors (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Pro photographer (7), Semi-pro photographer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (10)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 15 customers
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Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Outdoors
- Special Events
Comments about Photoflex Speed Ring Octo Connector for Paul Buff Monolights:
Worked just fine with the Einstein E640 and a photoflex rectangular softbox :)
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
Comments about Photoflex Speed Ring Octo Connector for Paul Buff Monolights:
The great thing about this is it can be mounted to light stand directly, which is preferable for me to mount my 7 foot Photoflex octabox.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Photoflex Speed Ring Octo Connector for Paul Buff Monolights:
Work well on my White Lightnings. Some cheaper speedrings tend to come loose or pop off of PCB lights; not these! Worth the money.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
Cons
- Dirty
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Photoflex Speed Ring Octo Connector for Paul Buff Monolights:
Works great, however it was covered with black powder/dirt and had to be cleaned before assembling. That way the powder/dirt didn't get on the white diffusion material on the softbox (from my hands).
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
Comments about Photoflex Speed Ring Octo Connector for Paul Buff Monolights:
I use this with my Einstein strobe and Octobox. Does its job for me
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Photoflex Speed Ring Octo Connector for Paul Buff Monolights:
This should be a simple product that's well made and does the job. It is.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- Photoflex 5ft Octobox
Comments about Photoflex Speed Ring Octo Connector for Paul Buff Monolights:
Perfect fit.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Photoflex Speed Ring Octo Connector for Paul Buff Monolights:
Does what it is supposed to do: connect Photoflex modifiers to my Buff lights.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Long-Lasting
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Low Light
Comments about Photoflex Speed Ring Octo Connector for Paul Buff Monolights:
I was surprised it fit just like the original equipment from the manufacturer. I used it to connect a Soft box.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Photoflex Speed Ring Octo Connector for Paul Buff Monolights:
Made with the simplicity of the Alien Bee products. The product itself is just another ring, but the DESIGN makes it simple to use. THumbs up.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
Cons
- Little bit expensive
Best Uses
Comments about Photoflex Speed Ring Octo Connector for Paul Buff Monolights:
I bought this to attach a Photoflex softbox to my White Lightning strobes, and it does the trick. I'm please with the build quality, and it's easy to use.
So glad I found one that fit - I'm enjoying having another softbox option!
Comments about Photoflex Speed Ring Octo Connector for Paul Buff Monolights:
Bought it to connect an Alien Bee to a 5' Octodome
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Photoflex Speed Ring Octo Connector for Paul Buff Monolights:
I would highly recommend this to anyone who owns Paul Buff/White Lightning products for use with Photoflex softboxes. Works equally well with the standard rectangular softbox and the eight sided softbox.
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
Cons
- Poorly balanced
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
Comments about Photoflex Speed Ring Octo Connector for Paul Buff Monolights:
We use it to attach our Photoflex softbox to our White Lightning 1200 monolight. It fits well and performs as designed. I wish the design had included better balancing, as the large Photoflex softbox is HEAVY and makes aiming this thing a two-handed wrestling match.
Other than that (which is just how it's designed), it works fine.
Comments about Photoflex Speed Ring Octo Connector for Paul Buff Monolights:
Have used this with Photoflex medium and small softboxes on my AlienBees AB400 and AB800. No problems.
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