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Chimera Octaplus Fixed Light Bank (3')

BH #CHOP3 • MFR #6030
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Chimera Octaplus Fixed Light Bank (3')
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Chimera OctaPlus 3 Overview

The 3' Chimera OctaPlus Light Bank is compatible with strobes or continuous light sources up to 500W. The softbox has a soft silver interior with an graduated baffle for very even light spread. This light bank requires a speed ring to adapt it to your particular strobe or hot light.

UPC: 845077060300

Chimera OctaPlus 3 Specs

Key Specs
Item Type
3' Softbox (8-Sided Octagon Shape)
Interior Color
Silver
Light Compatibility
Requires Bracket/Speed Ring (Not Included)
Accepts Grids
Yes (Not Included)
Item Type
3' Softbox (8-Sided Octagon Shape)
Interior Color
Silver
Light Compatibility
Requires Bracket/Speed Ring (Not Included)
Quick Open Type
No
Accepts Grids
Yes (Not Included)
Maximum Wattage
1200 W
Removable Front Face
Yes
Interior Baffle
Yes, Removable
Materials
Fabric
Dimensions
ø: 3' / ø: 0.9 m
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.95 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
28.5 x 4.5 x 4.5"

Chimera OctaPlus 3 Reviews

Excellent softbox

By Billy
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-05-05

One of the better softboxes I have personally worked with - the quality is truly excellent and made in America no less!! A win-win!!

Great Product but do your research

By BRAD W.
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2015-05-02

Like Chimera products the craftsman ship and construction are great. It can be very difficult to take apart and put back together again as the poles become very stiff near the the last one. My advice is to do your research or contact customer service at Chimera (they are very helpful and responsive) Despite the speed ring for my light being Octoplus compatible my light lacked the beam spread to utilize this so i had to return it. Which is a shame since it was a great product.

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question

Can this be attached to a Dedolight DLED4.1 bi-color and with what product attachments to do it?
Asked by: Clive
You may use this Chimera Octaplus softbox with the help of the Chimera Octaplus Speed Ring for Video Pro - 3 B&H # CHSRO3VP. Please see the image.
Answered by: Kirk R.
Date published: 2018-08-27

Can this be used with a Lowell Tote-Lite? What ...

Can this be used with a Lowell Tote-Lite? What speed ring would I use, if so?
Asked by: Aaron
the following unit will not mount to a tote-lite system in order to mount a softbox please review the following items Photoflex Speed Ring for Lowel Tota Light BH #PHSRLTQ • MFR #871126 https://bhpho.to/3ziZcwB Impact Luxbanx Extra Large Rectangular Softbox (54 x 72") BH #IMLBRXL • MFR #LB-R-XL https://bhpho.to/345EQv1
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2022-01-03

I have a new Joker 800 and unsure about this one ...

I have a new Joker 800 and unsure about this one or the High Heat one. Can you use the Joker 800 with this? Everything points to yes, but I see a lot of discrepancies.
Asked by: Richard
Yes,100 % the following light bank offers a rating of 1200 Watts.
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2021-09-30

question

1. Can you recommend a fabric grid to go with this?. 2 and speedring for profoto.
Asked by: Kit
The Chimera Fabric Grid for 3' OctaPlus - 50 Degree, B&H # CHGF50O3, would be fabric grid compatible for use with the Chimera Octaplus Fixed Light Bank (3'). The Chimera Octaplus Speed Ring for Profoto, B&H # CHSROPF, or the Impact Speed Ring for Profoto, B&H # IMSRPRO, would be compatible for use with Profoto strobe fixtures.
Answered by: Manzell L.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

There is a discrepancy between the description the 3' octaplus and the hi-heat version of it. The description of the standard version here says that it is compatible with continuous lighting sources up to 1200W. The hi-heat version says you can use a hot light source up to 1000W, as compared to 500W with the standard OctaPlus 3' . This makes no sense, and it is a very important detail so people do not create a fire. Please help me figure this out, thanks. ?
Asked by: noah
I've got a 6' and have never had any overheating issues with a continuous light source.
Answered by: Zachary Z.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

What kind of speed ring would I need for a Nikon SB-900 Speedlight?
Asked by: Tom Sundro L.
LOVE my octabox . i use it with my Photogenic lights so it is best to ask B&H for the right answer. Good luck,....Michael
Answered by: MICHAEL D.
Date published: 2022-07-19
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