Elinchrom 39" Rotalux Deep OctaBox

Comments about Elinchrom 39" Rotalux Deep OctaBox:

I was going to buy a beaury dish, but decided on this instead. Much better value, and with the flexability of the diffusers and deflectors, as well as it's parabolic shape, I can use this light for a whole range of purposes. Works great with my Ranger RS Speed AS.

Comments about Elinchrom 39" Rotalux Deep OctaBox:

I use this for studio portraiture and it is a great softbox, flexible and versatile.

Comments about Elinchrom 39" Rotalux Deep OctaBox:

I use this product on solo portraits and group shots, in the studio or on location. The OctaBox produces gorgeous light and has some configuration options to give you a different look (one, two diffusers or bare). It's a good size to take on location, but be prepared to have an assistant hold it down in any sort of breeze. Setup isn't too bad - I can usually have it up in a few minutes. Teardown is even quicker. The only downside really is the size, and that's just a downside because it catches a lot of wind. But of course, the larger the source relative to the subject, the softer the light. I'm happy to solve the logistic issues of having it on location because the light it produces is simply awesome.

Comments about Elinchrom 39" Rotalux Deep OctaBox:

Great light quality, easy to setup and use. Only minor complaint would be that the depth of the soft box can make set up a little cumbersome, but certainly not enough of a reason to avoid getting one.

Comments about Elinchrom 39" Rotalux Deep OctaBox:

Expensive but beautiful results. Think the 27" beauty dish I bought with this is overkill now since with the range of diffusers on the DO come close to the same results. Beautiful light, would buy it again in a heart beat.

Comments about Elinchrom 39" Rotalux Deep OctaBox:

Easily vary the light by removing baffles and by changing distance.

Comments about Elinchrom 39" Rotalux Deep OctaBox:

This thing is amazing. It makes it way too easy to take incredible portraits. The fill is incredible. I admit it is huge, but I still manage to use in my street photography and travels. I use it with the Elinchrom Ranger Quadra system and it works great.

Comments about Elinchrom 39" Rotalux Deep OctaBox:

This incredible octa has replace my beauty dish on location, now I don't have to carry around my parabolic antenna anymore. In top of that the versatility of this box is amazing you have like ten different combinations between the front diffuser, the middle one and the included frosted deflector. It's very easy to setup and to breakdown

Comments about Elinchrom 39" Rotalux Deep OctaBox:

Easy assembly and very light weight for it's size. Beautiful light source.

Comments about Elinchrom 39" Rotalux Deep OctaBox:

I've put together Creative and Photoflex softboxes and the quality and ease of assembly is nothing compared to the Elinchrom line. I was very satisfied. Also, the quality of light from this softbox is nothing less than stellar. I purchased one to use on location with my Ranger AS RX system. Looking to purchase two more for my 600RXs for use in studio.

Comments about Elinchrom 39" Rotalux Deep OctaBox:

I have also have the 27" version of this Rotalux Deep OctaBox by Elinchrom.

Both provide excellent, professional light. I could never use lesser light modifiers after using these.

Remove the outer baffle and you have a light as, if not more striking than what you would get from a beauty dish, but with less hassel than the dish.

Comments about Elinchrom 39" Rotalux Deep OctaBox:

I have only had this for a couple weeks and primarily do portraits with it at the moment. I like the flexibility of being able to use 3 different configurations to produce different results. The locking mechanism can be tricky to fight with you would expect this. I would also expect it will become easier to use as I get more practice using it. no complaints.

Comments about Elinchrom 39" Rotalux Deep OctaBox:

the quality of light this octa produces is incredible!!!!

Comments about Elinchrom 39" Rotalux Deep OctaBox:

Its great in that it's lightweight, but what I did was modify it. I inverted the light source - I point my light into it from the front of the box, after having covered the hole with silver mylar. It give me a mini "parabola" effect, like the profoto series. I am also impressed with the sturdy construction.

Comments about Elinchrom 39" Rotalux Deep OctaBox:

This is a great modifier! sets up several different ways and get awesome results. Sweet!

My only problem with this modifier is that I found it super hard to open and close. Some people say its like an Umbrella and easy to open but totally disagree. This thing is super hard to close. opening it is not so bad but not by much. That is the only negative from me...

Comments about Elinchrom 39" Rotalux Deep OctaBox:

Doing portraits

Comments about Elinchrom 39" Rotalux Deep OctaBox:

This octabox is great for indoor and outdoor portraits. The best part is that it's very light weight and so far has exceeded my expectations, especially outdoors. Rain or shine it holds up the entire shoot.

Comments about Elinchrom 39" Rotalux Deep OctaBox:

So easy to use, it's almost criminal. Elinchroms quality has shown another level with this product. So fast to setup going from location to location it'll cut down your setup and pull-down times to next to nothing.

Comments about Elinchrom 39" Rotalux Deep OctaBox:

... that makes it different from any other modifier.

Double diffused gives you creamy buttery goodness.
Single diffused offers a hint of specularity.
No diffusers gives a directional bare bulb feel with a soft edge on hard shadows.

Perfect size.
Great traveler.
Exceptionally nice carry case.
A little more expensive than other Octas but worth every penny.

I disassembled the Elinchrom speedring and installed an AB insert for use with Einsteins. Not a mod for the faint of heart. Obviously my warranty is kaputt but well worth the risk with this Elinchrom Deep Octa/Einstein combo.

Gregg Zivney

Comments about Elinchrom 39" Rotalux Deep OctaBox:

This is a great and versatile tool. You can set it up several different ways and get visibly different results. I love that about it.

The big negative for me is that I found it insanely hard to open and close. I saw some people say its like an Umbrella but I completely disagree. This thing is a monster to try to close. opening is easier but not by much. Makes me just want to leave it open which is bad because I want it on location because its so good.