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Chimera Octaplus 5' Light Bank with 7' Expansion Support Kit

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Chimera Octaplus 5' Light Bank with 7' Expansion Support Kit
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This is a Chimera Octaplus 5' Light Bank with 7' Expansion Support Kit. Chimera's OctaPlus family of Octagonal Light Banks have a patent pending design that allows conversion of this 5-foot Light Bank to the OctaPlus 7-foot Light Bank in just a few minutes, with no tools, with the included conversion kit. This unique design gives you two light banks in one. The whole Chimera OctaPlus family is compatible with strobes or continuous light sources. When used as a 5 ft bank, it will handle up to 1,200W. When used as a 7 ft bank, 1,500W is the limit. This light bank requires a speed ring to adapt it to your particular strobe or hot light.

A 3770 stand adapter is included so the weight of the light bank is not supported by the fixture. Also included is a 3750 grip head and a durable travel duffle bag.

Chimera 7' Light Bank Expansion Kit

Consists of rod extensions, material, and diffusion to expand a Chimera Octaplus 5 ft Light Bank to a 7 ft model.

UPC: 845077060515
Chimera Pole for 5' Octaplus Soft Bank

Replacement pole for Chimera 5' Octaplus Soft Bank.

UPC: 845077040609
Chimera Internal Diffusion Baffle for 5' Octaplus

The Internal Diffusion Baffle for the 5 or 7' Chimera Octaplus Soft bank is the first softener and diffuser of the light emitted from your fixture inside the soft bank. Use it as a replacement, or an additional baffle.

Chimera Diffusion Screen for 5' Octaplus Soft Bank

This is a replacement, or auxiliary Front Diffusion Screen for the Chimera 5' Octaplus Soft Bank. It diffuses and softens the light emitted from your fixture when it is used with the soft bank.

UPC: 845077041903
Chimera Stand Adapter - Universal Grip Head

Allows mounting of a 6, or 13" Aluminum, or 6.2 or 7.5" Composite Speed Ring to a light stand. Its purpose is to take the weight stress away from the light head being used with the softbox.

Requires a Chimera 3750, or Avenger D200 2.5" grip head.

UPC: 845077037708
Chimera Grip Head - 2.5"

For mounting heads or speed rings offset from a light stand, or on a boom. With non-slip grip pad that locks off securely to give precision control.
Note: If not in stock, order Avenger D200B.

UPC: 845077037500
Kit Contains:

Chimera Internal Diffusion Baffle for 5' Octaplus

Item Type
Internal Baffle for Softbox (8-Sided Octagon Shape)
Attachment Method
Hook & Loop
Diffusion
Full Grid
Light Loss/Gain
1.4-Stop Loss
Materials
Fabric
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.285 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
13.7 x 9.3 x 2.75"

Chimera OctaPlus 57 Reviews

Great flexible octagan

By Alain A.
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2013-01-24

A great octagan, solid, great construction and you have the ability to extend it and make it a bigger light source.

I would buy this product again and again

By RF
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2010-12-20

Absolutely wonderful! I would have been disappointed if I hadn't gotten the 5' WITH the 7' extension kit. However, I am happy I did, because with the 7' attached it is simply massive and yields very even lighting. The support kit is also nice and sturdy! I am using this with Alien Bees lights and some Arri video lights.

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Is a Profoto B10X Plus, (500Ws), powerful enough ...

Is a Profoto B10X Plus, (500Ws), powerful enough to use with the Octaplus 5' Light bank? Same question, but how about using it with the 7' Octaplus?
Asked by: Thomas R
You can use a B10x with a 5 or 7' octa. If it is adequate power will depend on the F/stop ISO and other lighting in the scene.
Answered by: Reuben K
Date published: 2022-04-27

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what fabrics come with this unit?
Asked by: jesus a.
This softbox includes a front diffuser and an interior baffle.
Answered by: Kirk R.
Date published: 2018-08-28

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> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/398702-REG/Chimera_6058_Octaplus_5_Light_Bank.html/prm/alsVwDtl < Says that the 7' bank limit is 1,500 Watts, but this one says 2,000; which one is right? I wanna use it with an Arri T2 Location Fresnel and I need to know if it is compatible. Also, what type of diffusion does this product come bundled with? I'm interested in full, half and quarter grid front panels for the 5' and 7' Octaplus banks.
Asked by: Jay
According to the manufacturer, both the 5 foot and 7 foot sizes can withstand up to 3200 watts of continuous lighting. However, Chimera does not offer an Octaplus ring for the Arri T2 Fresnel nor do they offer any other diffusion than the full stop diffuser that is included with the kit.
Answered by: Kirk R.
Date published: 2018-08-27

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Does anyone know the best way to color correct (CTB on a tungsten light for example) this light?
Asked by: Rentals D.
If the tungsten light placed in this softbox does not have a dedicated gel frame, one could attach a CTB gel on the inner baffle of the light using wooden clothes pins. However, this may require the softbox to be vented due to the build-up of heat that may occur. Your results may vary.
Answered by: Kirk R.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

What is the difference between the Expansion Support Kit model and the Expansion Kit models? Thank you.
Asked by: Charlie
Hi,I think what that the expansion support kit includes a couple extra pieces of hardware that gives extra support with mounting the head. It's a bracket mount.
Answered by: David B.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

Are there two front baffles that come with this since it has two sizes?
Asked by: Chris T.
The octopus comes with two front baffles , very easy to change when adding the 2 foot extension.
Answered by: John W.
Date published: 2022-06-10
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