Shots with my new Octobox

anonymouscuban

So I bought a new 48" Octobox that I'm in love with. Thought I'd share a few shots from today. Also, I posted up a review on it in the Accessory forum. Here is a link to it for those interested:

http://dgrin.com/showthread.php?p=1857063#post1857063

Octobox as main (f/10) on CL; Round reflector for fill on CR; Gridded strip box (f/5.6) on CR





Same setup as above but I added another gridded strip box on CL (f/7.1)

VayCayMom

I'd love mine if only I could figure out how to assemble it!

ziggy53

I believe that Alex is using the Fotodiox 48" Ez-Pro, which is an umbrella design, meaning very little assembly is required. You pop it open and then add the 2 - diffusors.

For a more traditional octobox, which assembles like an older softbox design, I suggest checking out YouTube. The premise is easy enough to understand; the 'ribs' connect to a 'hub', inside of the cover.

In reality, I prefer to keep my softboxes assembled and I carry them in the back of my van. It means an extra trip, just for them, from the van to the venue (and back), but overall it's a time savings to carry them fully assembled.

Since the Ez-Pro is much easier to setup, it might be worth your investment.

anonymouscuban

Ziggy is correct. Fotodiox sells two versions of their boxes. The traditional one that sounds like you have Trudy, and the umbrella style version I purchased. I'm also with Ziggy in that the traditional style boxes I own, they stay assembled all the time. However, now that I sold my huge truck for a Mini Cooper, there is no way I can take them with me that way. The umbrella style is literally as simple to open and close as an umbrella. Only added step is to attach the inner and outer diffuser panels. Takes about 2 minutes total.

Trudy... do check out Youtube for instructional videos on how to assemble a regular softbox. It is quite simple once you see someone do it.

Bilsen

VayCayMom wrote: »

I'd love mine if only I could figure out how to assemble it!

I have three softboxes that aren't even out of the wrappers Trudy.

I use three Photek Softlighters (2 60" and 1 48") and LOVE them. Open the umbrella, attach the diffuser (or use as shoot through) and off you go. I cannot be bothered with assembling and disassembling all that noise.

http://www.photekusa.com/Softlighter.html

anonymouscuban

Bilsen wrote: »

I have three softboxes that aren't even out of the wrappers Trudy.

I use three Photek Softlighters (2 60" and 1 48") and LOVE them. Open the umbrella, attach the diffuser (or use as shoot through) and off you go. I cannot be bothered with assembling and disassembling all that noise.

Bil,

That's the whole point of this thread. The octobox I bought opens and closes EXACTLY how you just described. Open the box JUST LIKE AN umbrella, attach the diffuser and off you go.

reyvee61

I love BIG octas
This one is simple to set up, is inexpensive and based on the images shown here, does a fine job as well.