Elinchrom 27.5" Rotalux Deep Octa
The Elinchrom 27.5" Rotalux Deep Octa softbox has a narrow shape that reduces the spread of light. Compared to a standard Octabox, the Deep Octa delivers a more focused soft light (with the included internal and external diffusers), or sharper shadows and crisp, direct light (without the included internal and external diffusers). This is an ideal on-location softbox for the Ranger battery system.
- Top quality diffusing and reflecting fabric
- Internal diffuser
- Optional RotaGrid provides sharper cut-off, more direct light
- Gray rip piping, professional finish
- New lightweight speed ring, only 9.27 oz (263 g)
- Redesigned locking with wing nut
- Redesigned snap locks
- Molded Elinchrom logo
- A carry bag is included
| Size | 27.5 x 15.7" (70 x 40 cm) Diameter x depth |
| Shape | Octagonal |
| Compatibility | Elinchrom Flash |
| Removable Front Face | Yes |
| Removable Interior Baffle | Yes |
| Accepts Grids | No |
| Required Speed Ring | Included for Elinchrom |
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by PowerReviews(based on 7 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Durable (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors (4)
- Outdoors (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Pro photographer (6)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (6)
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Pros
- Light Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Outdoors
Comments about Elinchrom 27.5" Rotalux Deep Octa:
The EL Rotalux Deep Octa is a great addition to my Ranger Quadra system.. It has a beautiful, soft, even spread of light and is perfect for beauty and fashion lighting.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy to set up
Cons
Best Uses
- Fashion
- General Use
- Portraits
Comments about Elinchrom 27.5" Rotalux Deep Octa:
Real nice octabox. Since Broncolor don't make octaboxes i bought this and modified the speed ring for use with my Broncolor strobes. It worked very well and is a nice tool.
The Rotalux is well made and folds down like an umbrella. It has a two cloth design, so you can choose if you want soft or extra soft look, thanks to Elinchroms design you also can use this almost as an large beutydish. It comes with the best softboxbag i have seen so far!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Size
- Lightweight
- Powerful
Cons
- Flimsy
- Weak
Best Uses
- Fashion
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Outdoors
- Portrait
- Travel
Comments about Elinchrom 27.5" Rotalux Deep Octa:
I mostly use this to shoot portrait and fashion. It provides an amazing light quality. You can even use it almost as a beauty dish due to the reflector that comes with that you can adapt and taking off the diffusers.
It is amazing how lightweight it is and how portable. And it is great the size that has once it´s up.
The material might feel a little on the cheap side. However I believe is not.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Outdoors
Comments about Elinchrom 27.5" Rotalux Deep Octa:
I bought this softbox for the field with my Ranger RX battery/light system. I also have the beauty dish, which I love, but wanted something lighter and more portable also. This softbox fits the bill. Love the portability, quality of light and size. It's just a great size box.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Elinchrom 27.5" Rotalux Deep Octa:
Unbelievably versatile. Use all the baffles and you have a ridiculously soft light. You have the options of the outer baffle, inner baffle and a reflector included. This makes a really nice beauty dish substitute. The size makes it useful for about 1-3 people. Well built, light but solid. Excellent product, no regrets at all!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Color Value
Cons
- Flimsy
- Not as pictured
- Not deep dish
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Elinchrom 27.5" Rotalux Deep Octa:
The picture is very misleading. i have assembled this unit a couple different ways, each time bending the arms to curve at different lengths, and it is just not possible to get it to look as deep as the product photos, without having the 8 sides cave in. If I bend the metal rods only slightly, then it holds a perfect shape and is not flimsy, however it is not deep at all, more like a "regular" softbox. The metal rods they supplied are just not long enough. You will also have to spend extra for the elinchrom transparent frost reflector.
I was expecting a parabolic-like dish, which this is definitely not. I ended up returning this, perhaps getting the hensel 32 inch parabolic umbrellas for travel, and also investing in a REAL Mola-brand beauty dish (you can always attach white cloth diffusers with central transparent deflectors to beauty dish to dual purpose as softbox).
The only good use I see this for is for traveling and on location, but it is NOT a deep dish.
Pros
- Attach Securely
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Outdoors
- Special Events
Comments about Elinchrom 27.5" Rotalux Deep Octa:
Dramatic lighting.
Easy to set up .
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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Speed Rings
- Price: $89.46
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Lights
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- Original: $789.95
- Save: $32.07
- Price: $757.88
Diffusers
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- Original: $82.35
- Save: $14.99
- Price: $67.36
Grip & Gaffer Gear
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Light meters
- Price: $134.73
What's in the Box
- Speed Ring for Elinchrom Flash Heads
- Inner Diffuser
- Outer Diffuser
- Carry Bag
- Two Year Manufacturer's Warranty
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