Purchasing a softbox can be an experience quite similar to buy a new pair of shoes!
Here in the following we give you a few hints to help you in this choice.
Softboxes are one of the most common light shaper but it is quite easy to loose yourself in a huge variety of sizes and shapes.
Whenever you choose a new softbox you have to keep in mind the following rule: more the light is close to your subject more it will create soft shadows.
The softbox size should be selected according the dimensions of your subject and your framing size. Indeed if you place your light shaper far away from your subject you will get an harsh light producing darker shadows. As a rule of thumbs if you need to get a soft light the distance between the light shaper and your subject shouldn’t exceed two times the size of the diffusing surface.
You should have to take care also about the softbox shape. A deep shape will add more directionality to the light. If you don’t want to spread too much light in the surrounding go for a deep shape or choose a softbox with a grid or a recessed diffusing surface.
Finally if chatchlight and reflections are relevant for your pictures you should also to keep care about the surface diffusing shape. Diffusers with the same profile and the same size but differing on the front shape (circular, octagon, square or rectangle) will give you the same light softness with a different reflection
Phottix G-Capsule Multifunction Softbox 105cm
Phottix G-Capsule Multifunction Softbox 105cm
The innovative Phottix G-Capsule combines a softbox with a shoot-through umbrella allowing for countless uses. Use it as a traditional softbox with the included grid, as a beauty dish, or as a soft light lantern for omnidirectional lighting. The system also includes a 4-color magnetic gel holder set.
Available in 8 different sizes and styles, the G-Capsule features a Bowens mount, with Elinchrom and Profoto mounts available separately.
Phottix G-Capsule Multifunction Softbox 30x140cm
Phottix G-Capsule Multifunction Softbox 30x140cm
The innovative Phottix G-Capsule combines a softbox with a shoot-through umbrella allowing for countless uses. Use it as a traditional softbox with the included grid, as a beauty dish, or as a soft light lantern for omnidirectional lighting. The system also includes a 4-color magnetic gel holder set.
Available in 8 different sizes and styles, the G-Capsule features a Bowens mount, with Elinchrom and Profoto mounts available separately.
Phottix G-Capsule Multifunction Softbox 30x55cm
Phottix G-Capsule Multifunction Softbox 30x55cm
The innovative Phottix G-Capsule combines a softbox with a shoot-through umbrella allowing for countless uses. Use it as a traditional softbox with the included grid, as a beauty dish, or as a soft light lantern for omnidirectional lighting. The system also includes a 4-color magnetic gel holder set.
Available in 8 different sizes and styles, the G-Capsule features a Bowens mount, with Elinchrom and Profoto mounts available separately.
Phottix G-Capsule Multifunction Softbox 60x90cm
Phottix G-Capsule Multifunction Softbox 60x90cm
The innovative Phottix G-Capsule combines a softbox with a shoot-through umbrella allowing for countless uses. Use it as a traditional softbox with the included grid, as a beauty dish, or as a soft light lantern for omnidirectional lighting. The system also includes a 4-color magnetic gel holder set.
Available in 8 different sizes and styles, the G-Capsule features a Bowens mount, with Elinchrom and Profoto mounts available separately.
Phottix G-Capsule Multifunction Softbox 65cm
Phottix G-Capsule Multifunction Softbox 65cm
The innovative Phottix G-Capsule combines a softbox with a shoot-through umbrella allowing for countless uses. Use it as a traditional softbox with the included grid, as a beauty dish, or as a soft light lantern for omnidirectional lighting. The system also includes a 4-color magnetic gel holder set.
Available in 8 different sizes and styles, the G-Capsule features a Bowens mount, with Elinchrom and Profoto mounts available separately.
Phottix G-Capsule Multifunction Softbox 85cm
Phottix G-Capsule Multifunction Softbox 85cm
The innovative Phottix G-Capsule combines a softbox with a shoot-through umbrella allowing for countless uses. Use it as a traditional softbox with the included grid, as a beauty dish, or as a soft light lantern for omnidirectional lighting. The system also includes a 4-color magnetic gel holder set.
Available in 8 different sizes and styles, the G-Capsule features a Bowens mount, with Elinchrom and Profoto mounts available separately.
Phottix G-Capsule Multifunction Softbox Deep 40cm
Phottix G-Capsule Multifunction Softbox Deep 40cm
The innovative Phottix G-Capsule combines a softbox with a shoot-through umbrella allowing for countless uses. Use it as a traditional softbox with the included grid, as a beauty dish, or as a soft light lantern for omnidirectional lighting. The system also includes a 4-color magnetic gel holder set.
Available in 8 different sizes and styles, the G-Capsule features a Bowens mount, with Elinchrom and Profoto mounts available separately.
Phottix G-Capsule Multifunction Softbox Deep 85cm
Phottix G-Capsule Multifunction Softbox Deep 85cm
The innovative Phottix G-Capsule combines a softbox with a shoot-through umbrella allowing for countless uses. Use it as a traditional softbox with the included grid, as a beauty dish, or as a soft light lantern for omnidirectional lighting. The system also includes a 4-color magnetic gel holder set.
Available in 8 different sizes and styles, the G-Capsule features a Bowens mount, with Elinchrom and Profoto mounts available separately.
Elinchrom Rotalux Go Recta Softbox 55x75cm
Elinchrom Rotalux Go Recta Softbox 55x75cm
Rectangular is the photographer’s all-round workhorse.
For general purpose photography like portraiture and product shots, the Rotalux Go Recta Softbox is a must. They have a silver interior to maximize output, a 30° grid, and two removable diffusers for more control. Their shape and size offer maximum flexibility beyond a rectangular catchlight.
Rotalux Go softboxes can be set up in an instant like umbrellas, making them the ideal companion to battery-powered units.
Available in 3 different shapes and sizes, the Elinchrom Rotalux Go softbox use fabrics with similar characteristics as the renowned Rotalux range and therefore is the fastest go-to quality softbox for your next adventure.
Ring not included, to be purchased separately according to the flash model.
Elinchrom Rotalux Go Strip Softbox 35x75cm
Elinchrom Rotalux Go Strip Softbox 35x75cm
Strip is when you want a top-to-bottom Light.
Opt for a Rotalux Go Strip Softbox, especially for creative product photography. They are great for bottles and other curved reflective objects. They have a silver interior to maximize output, a 30° grid, and two removable diffusers for more control. You can use them for 3⁄4 length portraits too, or to light backgrounds where the length helps avoid fall-off from top to bottom.
Rotalux Go softboxes can be set up in an instant like umbrellas, making them the ideal companion to battery-powered units.
Available in 3 different shapes and sizes, the Elinchrom Rotalux Go softbox use fabrics with similar characteristics as the renowned Rotalux range and therefore is the fastest go-to quality softbox for your next adventure.
Ring not included, to be purchased separately according to the flash model.
Phottix Rani II 85 Folding Beauty Dish (85cm, Silver, 16-Rod)
Phottix Rani II 85 Folding Beauty Dish (85cm, Silver, 16-Rod)
Phottix Rani II 85 is a folding beauty dish that sets up like a softbox with the innovative “Push and Pull” quick closure for quick assembly of the beauty dish. Rani II 85 can be conveniently closed in a transport bag included.
- Innovative “Push and Pull” system making setup easy
- Includes front diffuser and inner baffle for soft, wraparound lighting
- Fabric honeycomb grid included to control light spill
- 16 Fiberglass rods
- Made from durable, professional grade material
- Zippered carrying bag included
Elinchrom Indirect Litemotiv Square 145×145
Elinchrom Indirect Litemotiv Square 145×145
Today renewed with highly efficient reflective fabric!
Thanks to the particular installation of the flashlight used in indirect light, this large softbox guarantees unparalleled homogeneity.
It is recommended to use it with torches with generator and with at least 600W of Flash power
The Quadra, despite its size, can be installed in 10 seconds! Thanks to an exclusive umbrella mechanism, the Quadra does not require assembly and is easier to open and close than any other bank.
Thanks to the transport bag, supplied as standard, Quadra can follow you to any location.
Elinchrom Portalite Softbox 40x40cm
Elinchrom Portalite Softbox 66x66cm
An excellent quality / price ratio!
Elinchrom Rotalux Deep Octa Indirect 150cm
Elinchrom Rotalux Deep Octa Indirect 150cm
The most popular among the Rotalux
The narrow shape of the Deep Octabox softbox reduces light scatter and creates sharper shadows than traditional softboxes. This softbox diffuses the light very evenly over the entire surface of the outer cloth and is also suitable for use as direct light (without a cloth) to give a pleasant beauty dish effect.
This Elinchrom SoftBox is based on the design of the Rotalux Octabox proposed here in an indirect light version: Included in the package you will find a second ring that allows the classic mounting of the torch outside the SoftBox. You choose whether to use it for Direct or Indirect light !!
Ring not included, to be purchased separately according to the flash model:
Elinchrom – Bowens – Profoto – Profoto OCF – Broncolor – Hensel
Elinchrom Rotalux Deep Octabox 100 cm (39″)
Elinchrom Rotalux Deep Octabox 100 cm (39″)
Beauty and Fashion
The Rotalux Octaboxes are very popular among beauty and fashion photographers who prefer the excellent catchlight given by the shape of this softbox. It can also be used as a resealable beauty dish by removing the diffuser sheets and adding one of the available deflectors.
Elinchrom Rotalux Squarebox 100 cm (39″)
Elinchrom Rotalux Squarebox 100 cm (39″)
The catchlight of a window
The Elinchrom Rotalux Squarebox are great for making half-length portraits and product photography also being ideal to small studios.
Elinchrom Rotalux Stripbox 50x130cm (20×51″)
Elinchrom Rotalux Stripbox 50x130cm (20×51″)
A light from top to bottom
Rotalux Stripboxes are perfect for product photography, especially for photographing bottles or other curved and reflective surfaces.
They are also well suited for photographing full-length portraits and are often used to illuminate backgrounds where the length helps to eliminate the fall of light from top to bottom.
Elinchrom Rotalux Deep Octabox 70 cm (27.5″)
Elinchrom Rotalux Deep Octabox 70 cm (27.5″)
The most popular among the Rotalux
The narrow shape of the Deep Octabox softbox reduces light scatter and creates sharper shadows than traditional softboxes. This softbox diffuses the light very evenly over the entire surface of the outer cloth and is also suitable for use as direct light (without a cloth) to give a pleasant beauty dish effect.
Elinchrom Rotalux Octabox 100 cm (39″)
Elinchrom Rotalux Octabox 100 cm (39″)
The most popular among the Rotalux
The narrow shape of the Deep Octabox softbox reduces light scatter and creates sharper shadows than traditional softboxes. This softbox diffuses the light very evenly over the entire surface of the outer cloth and is also suitable for use as direct light (without a cloth) to give a pleasant beauty dish effect.
Elinchrom Rotalux Octabox 135 cm (53″)
Elinchrom Rotalux Octabox 135 cm (53″)
The most popular among the Rotalux
The narrow shape of the Deep Octabox softbox reduces light scatter and creates sharper shadows than traditional softboxes. This softbox diffuses the light very evenly over the entire surface of the outer cloth and is also suitable for use as direct light (without a cloth) to give a pleasant beauty dish effect.
Elinchrom Rotalux Octabox 175 cm (69″)
Elinchrom Rotalux Octabox 175 cm (69″)
The most popular among the Rotalux
The narrow shape of the Deep Octabox softbox reduces light scatter and creates sharper shadows than traditional softboxes. This softbox diffuses the light very evenly over the entire surface of the outer cloth and is also suitable for use as direct light (without a cloth) to give a pleasant beauty dish effect.
Elinchrom Rotalux Rectabox 60x80cm
A handyman
Rotalux Rectabox softboxes lend themselves well to general use such as portrait and product photography. Thanks to their shape and size they offer versatility and of course also a rectangular catchlight.
Ring not included, to be purchased separately according to the flash model:
Elinchrom – Bowens – Profoto – Profoto OCF – Broncolor – Hensel
Elinchrom Rotalux Rectabox 90×110 cm (35.5 x 43″)
Elinchrom Rotalux Rectabox 90×110 cm (35.5 x 43″)
A handyman
Rotalux Rectabox softboxes lend themselves well to general use such as portrait and product photography. Thanks to their shape and size they offer versatility and of course also a rectangular catchlight.