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Photoflex OctoDome3 Softbox (Large, 7' Diameter)

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Photoflex OctoDome3 Softbox (Large, 7' Diameter)
Key Features
  • For Use with Strobes Only
  • White
  • Removable Front Diffuser
  • Removable Inner Baffle
The Photoflex (Large, 7' Diameter) OctoDome³ softbox is designed for use with strobes only, with modeling lights up to 500 watts. Its circular design provides diffused light that is as wide as it is tall. It has an internal baffle that eliminates hotspots with smooth, natural light. Its narrow profile gives you more versatility in small rooms.
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Photoflex OctoDome3 Large Overview

The Photoflex (Large, 7' Diameter) OctoDome³ softbox is designed for use with strobes only, with modeling lights up to 500 watts. Its circular design provides diffused light that is as wide as it is tall. It has an internal baffle that eliminates hotspots with smooth, natural light. Its narrow profile gives you more versatility in small rooms.

Use this size for full-length portraits of 2 or 3 people.

A Series 900 Speed Ring is required for mounting the OctoDome to your light, and is not included.

Quick Release Corners (QRC) relieve pressure on support rods for quick and easy softbox set up and breakdown
Use both the face and the baffle for the softest, most diffused light
Use the OctoDome without the face or baffle for a broad, high-contrast light
Using the included gold and silver panels results in a warmer, more natural image
OctoDome optional grids provide precise control of light
UPC: 799245009069

Photoflex OctoDome3 Large Specs

Item Type7' Softbox (8-Sided Octagon Shape)
Interior ColorGold, Silver, White
Light CompatibilityRequires Bracket/Speed Ring (Not Included)
Quick Open TypeNo
Accepts GridsYes (Not Included)
Maximum Wattage500 W
Removable Front FaceYes
Interior BaffleYes, Removable
Dimensionsø: 7 x H: 2' / ø: 2.1 x H: 0.6 m
Packaging Info
Package Weight6.5 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)48.5 x 8.8 x 5.5"

Photoflex OctoDome3 Large Reviews

Possible minor struggle constructing softbox on location.

By Steve
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2021-10-26

Quite large as one might suspect, takes some effort to put together, at least for the first time. Material flaps with velcro stips are well built, just a very tight fit when slipping poles into strobe ring, this might vary as I used a pro-photo ring which was very tight fit, having to push down the softbox with front facing the floor. You can appease this buy releasing the light poles velcro straps at the other end. Yet this might prevent the velcro strap to fit across the pole due to such extreme tension. Best to have high ceilings to get the best out of this large box. White outer face has stitching that runs across the top & bottom.

gorgeous modifier

By Sean
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2015-02-26

Despite being a bit of a pain to put together it gives a great soft, beautiful quality light!

Duke in manassas

By Duke
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2014-04-02

Great for portraits. you only need one soft box, plenty of space, and perhaps a 1000w strobe flash. tow or more are needed to assemble the light box

Love it

By TN Photography
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2012-04-25

I bought this 7 foot octobox to use for a full length fashion shoot and to impress my friends. This product excelled in both aspects. I was slightly wary of how the quality of the material/manufacturing was going to be, but upon receiving it and setting it up I see that this thing is built to last... the rods are heavy duty and will likely never break and the material itself is outstanding. The lighting it creates is put simply AMAZING. I know other reviewers have mentioned this, but it really is much larger than you are possibly imagining... you will in fact need a good sized studio.

good...

By Rob
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2012-02-09

Always wanted one. At that price how could I resist

Great Octodome!

By Anonymous
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2011-09-06

I've had this Octodome for at least 4 years now, always been used in the studio. It gives out a soft broad light and is perfect for fashion shoots. I love how Photoflex included liners and you don't have to buy them separately. I mostly use the silver for my shoots. Coupled with the grid it's one of my main modifiers. The only problem I have with it is that it get's heavy, especially if you add the grid. Even for a Profoto D4 head, it will creep down. So I had to clamp it directly on the speedring and then attach it to the stand. I used to have a White-Lightning 1600Ws attached to it full time, but the mount on that light would just give up. I probably would not buy this product again, but If I have to and if money is a bit short then I will. All in all a great value for the money and the quality is great!

I love the light output

By Anonymous
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2017-01-05

I've been waiting for this for a while now and I'm so excited to have it. It's everything I imagined it to be and needed. The light is beautifully soft and wraps around my subjects nicely.

Its ok.

By Chris
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2015-12-09

There aren't many options for 7' light banks. Considering the price differential, I can make do with this one. the build quality isn't the best but the light is nice.

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