Elinchrom EL 26186 69" Rotalux Octa Softbox? Good, bad?

[haring]

Is anybody using the Elinchrom EL 26186 69" Rotalux Octa Softbox? I like that it folds like an umbrella...

It is tow or three times more than a comparable product. Is the light coming from it so much better? I would like to use it with my profoto heads. I would like to use it on location.

Do you like it if you are using it?

Here is the link: Elinchrom EL 26186 69" Rotalux Octa Softbox EL 26186 B&H

[JohnT]

Originally Posted by haring

Is anybody using the Elinchrom EL 26186 69" Rotalux Octa Softbox? I like that it folds like an umbrella...

It is tow or three times more than a comparable product. Is the light coming from it so much better? I would like to use it with my profoto heads. I would like to use it on location.

Do you like it if you are using it?

Here is the link: Elinchrom EL 26186 69" Rotalux Octa Softbox EL 26186 B&H

For what it's worth, I think Scott Kelby uses one and likes it. I know he's a big Elinchrom user.

[zurkzees]

I had it and sold it. It puts out soft light but flat also.
I prefer more focused and harder light.
I used it with a profoto head.

[haring]

Originally Posted by zurkzees

I had it and sold it. It puts out soft light but flat also.
I prefer more focused and harder light.
I used it with a profoto head.

Thanks for your feedback!

[Tom]

Never used it, but I think I would get the 74" if I was getting the giant one.

I have the 39" Deep Throat and the 53" and love them both.

[Abel]

it doesnt quite open like an umbrella... its a bit more involved... i have the 39" deep octa and a 53" octa...

i considered the 69" octa but all in all that thing is biiiiggggg.... the 53" is even big. maybe im just used to smaller medium sized boxes