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Fotodiox Pro 70" Octagon Softbox Plus Grid (Eggcrate) for Studio Strobe/Flash with Soft Diffuser and Dedicated Speedring, for Broncolor (Impact), and Visatec Strobe Flash Light, Soft Box, Speed Ring

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70in

Softbox + Grid
Color Black
Brand Fotodiox
Style Broncolor Impact
Included Components Fotodiox Pro Softbox

About this item

  • Pro Grade, Heat Resistant Premium Grade Materials w/ Heavy Duty Construction
  • Features Inner Baffle and Outer Diffusive Cover for Even Light Throw
  • Sealable Venting for use with Continuous Lighting, Rotating Speeding with Thumb Screw Lock
  • Lightweight eggcrate design grid, 50 degree angle, produce controled light source
  • Each grid is 2"x2" and 1.5" deep, Each size adjustable by collapsing cells

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    Fotodiox Pro 70" Octagon Softbox Plus Grid (Eggcrate) for Studio Strobe/Flash with Soft Diffuser and Dedicated Speedring, for Broncolor (Impact), and Visatec Strobe Flash Light, Soft Box, Speed Ring

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    Product Description

    The Fotodiox Pro Softbox is a sturdy and economical version of the standard softbox designs available today and is perfect for studio and multi-day shooting. It is made with Fotodiox's high quality reflective and diffusive materials. The dome of the softbox is made of durable pro-grade omni-bounce silver reflective fabric with black backing.

    The softbox also features a white diffusive baffle inside the dome to provide softer lighting as needed. An outer, white diffusive cover closes the front of the softbox and is attached by velcro making varied lighting options quick and easy. The dedicated speedring is specifically designed for your strobe light.

    The Fotodiox eggcrate (soft grid) focuses the existing light source into a more contained area to fit challenging light requirements. The eggcrate also provides directional control of soft box light letting you keep light on your subject and off the background, controlling spillage. The Velcro lining makes installation easy and fast.

    Parts for Pro Softbox Kit:
    70in (180cm) Softbox Shell
    50 Degree Grid (2x2x1.5" Openings)
    Outer Diffusion Panel + Inner Diffusion Panel
    8x 41.625in (105.72cm) Rods
    Base Plate + Broncolor Impact Insert
    Carrying Bag + Instruction Manual

    Compatible Studio Flash Units:
    Broncolor - Impact Models
    Visatec (Solo B)

    Please Note:
    The Eggcrate Grid must be removed along the velcro edges with care. DO NOT pull the Eggcrate Grid off from the center or anywhere other than the velcro strips. Failure to follow these instructions will damage your grid.

    Customer reviews

    4.5 out of 5 stars
    4.5 out of 5
    411 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, softbox, and value of the camera stage lighting modifier. For example, they say it's well-made, durable, and soft. Customers also appreciate the value and light quality. That said, some complain about the weight. Opinions are mixed on ease of assembly, thickness, and fit.

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    187 customers mention139 positive48 negative

    Customers like the quality of the camera stage lighting modifier. They say it's well made, durable, and excellent. The brackets are heavy duty and don't feel flimsy at all. They also say it works perfectly and the double diffusion works well.

    "This is really an excellent modifier with quite thick material. Putting together was quite easy, I didn't have any issues...." Read more

    "...the chinese knockoffs as well - the border is double-thick and sewn very well - it seems equal to my Photoflex grids...." Read more

    "...What about objective information? It's made of quality materials. Perhaps not the finest materials, but certainly not cheap. It's solid...." Read more

    "...This is a good quality for a reasonable price. I use it with Paul C Buff lights (Alien Bees) and the attachment works great. So far so good." Read more

    91 customers mention88 positive3 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the value of the camera stage lighting modifier. They mention it's an excellent value for the money, a cheap alternative, and worth the investment. Some are also impressed with the quality and functionality for the price.

    "...I'm very impressed all the way around, with price and quality and will certainly by more (smaller) ones in the future." Read more

    "...This thing's an amazing value - Fotodiox has really gotten its act together...." Read more

    "...Perhaps not the finest materials, but certainly not cheap. It's solid. And it's reasonably easy to put together...." Read more

    "...This is a good quality for a reasonable price. I use it with Paul C Buff lights (Alien Bees) and the attachment works great. So far so good." Read more

    72 customers mention68 positive4 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the light quality of the softbox. They mention that it creates nice light, the materials appear to be good quality, and it gives long even illumination. The softbox has two layers of diffusion that softens the light, and the silver interior reflects light well. The baffle diffuses it nicely, and produces beautiful images with soft, flattering shadows.

    "...The light wrapped beautifully around my subject. For an outside shoot, I can see this being a problem because its so big...." Read more

    "...the light, which leads to nice, beautiful images with soft, flattering shadows...." Read more

    "...is probably a mid-sized softbox, and it seems to through a nice soft light for portraits...." Read more

    "...The double diffusion works very well, the light is even with little fall off. This is probably the best constructed of the boxes I bought...." Read more

    30 customers mention30 positive0 negative

    Customers like the softbox. They mention it's a good softbox, it softens the light, which leads to nice, beautiful images. They also say the material is thick and feels like leatherette. Some say the soft box is big and attractive.

    "...the softer the light, which leads to nice, beautiful images with soft, flattering shadows...." Read more

    "...outer cover, soft fabric, NOT cheap plastic feel. Attaches with velcroThe speedring is solid and fitsperfectly the lights...." Read more

    "...It gives an extremely soft and even light which is what it's meant to do so if you dont have to take it down 3 times a day, this is the box for..." Read more

    "...feels rugged, and the overall quality of light from the softbox is pretty good...." Read more

    128 customers mention47 positive81 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly of the camera stage lighting modifier. Some mention that it's easy to setup and use, and comes with very complete instructions. The rods slide into place without much difficulty. However, some say that it isn't as easy as it could be, and that the instructions are lacking.

    "...It takes some time to put together...." Read more

    "...Its simple enough if you pay attention to the vid, and I probably had it set up in about 15-20 minutes... and I'm not a hardcore photog at all...." Read more

    "...So a thumbs up for construction.There are no instructions, so you should look for video tutorials on the web...." Read more

    "...Its not quick to put together nor collapsable like the rotolux so once its up then it stays up. This is not a portable lightweight foldable box...." Read more

    73 customers mention39 positive34 negative

    Customers are mixed about the fit of the camera stage lighting modifier. Some mention that the speedring is properly sized for the box, it fits perfectly on their Mettle 600w AD, and it's big. Others say that the 12x56 softbox and it seemed a bit small, and the installation was very tight.

    "...It came with a good-quality speedring, that's properly sized for the box..." Read more

    "...At ay rate, the modifier is big at 70 inches. I'm 60 inches tall, and its certainly bigger than me on the interior...." Read more

    "...Attaches with velcroThe speedring is solid and fitsperfectly the lights.Not very heavy, as you might thinks of a softbox this big...." Read more

    "...The only negative is one that is unavoidable: it's huge! That can be a pain, both for use and storage. But, man -- it's worth it!" Read more

    23 customers mention15 positive8 negative

    Customers are mixed about the thickness of the camera stage lighting modifier. Some mention that the material is near top-notch, while others say that it's very thin metal.

    "This is really an excellent modifier with quite thick material. Putting together was quite easy, I didn't have any issues...." Read more

    "...Fotodiox really wins on the rods. The fabric is thick, the silver is thick, and it's all sewn very strong...." Read more

    "...it to a factory photogenic reflector, I saw that the flange was a good deal thicker than the stock one.Sigh...." Read more

    "...Attaches with velcroThe speedring is solid and fitsperfectly the lights.Not very heavy, as you might thinks of a softbox this big...." Read more

    43 customers mention6 positive37 negative

    Customers find the weight of the camera stage lighting modifier to be a challenge for some lights. They say it's a bit heavy once the strobe goes on, and that it'll be difficult to move around with it.

    "...I also want to caution that this thing is HEAVY. I'm average weight, but it still took me and a helper to get this modifier on...." Read more

    "...This is quite heavy and will require a serious lightstand.Also at this size the box begets a serious light...." Read more

    "...First, most importantly, this is NOT designed to be a portable softbox...." Read more

    "...but they are HEAVY!!! Here is the solution to STOP torturing your expensive lights with trying to hold these (and similar) heavy bad-boy softboxes...." Read more

    Good softbox, but with some flaws
    3 Stars
    Good softbox, but with some flaws
    This is a good softbox with a few flaws that prevent it from being a five-star product.On the good side+ the fabric is thick and looks like it can take a lot of use.+ the ribs hold it open well+ The photos I get with it are greatHowever, there are a couple of problems I faced, and they are what cost the extra two stars. First, one of the slots where the rib goes into the fabric blew out the stitching almost immediately. I was able to repair it with about 15 minutes work. So far, the other three corners have held OK. Second, the ring that connects the softbox to the monolight is just press-fitted onto an inner ring. This is a heavy softbox, and the ring does not hold the weight of the softbox. Look in the photo attached to this review to see it. Luckily, I had a spare softbox connector which was the same diameter and it works far better because the problem area is a single part, not two.Do not expect to take this softbox down and put it back up on a regular basis. The ribs are very tight, and assembly/disassembly takes at least 15 minutes, more if the ribs fight back (which they tend to do). I had to disassemble it to swap out the mounting ring, but I expect to leave the softbox up all the time from now on.I am concerned about the grid; where it connects to the Velcro looks like it will easily tear. One of my other softbox grids is identical, and it failed in exactly this place.In the photo of the woman with the rose (straight out of the camera), this softbox was the light camera left, which was slightly behind her.
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    Top reviews from the United States

    Chicken Pot Pie
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is an excellent modifier
    Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2012
    Size: 70inStyle: BowensConfiguration: Softbox OnlyVerified Purchase
    This is really an excellent modifier with quite thick material. Putting together was quite easy, I didn't have any issues. They don't put any instructions in there, however, I watched 1 youtube vid on how to do it, and I was set. Its simple enough if you pay attention to the vid, and I probably had it set up in about 15-20 minutes... and I'm not a hardcore photog at all. The hardest part was putting the spines in. It takes quite a bit of strength to bend them in place but it can be done. Don't worry, you will NOT break those things because I was bending to beat the band! I can certainly say that after doing all that I really don't want to take it apart again!

    At ay rate, the modifier is big at 70 inches. I'm 60 inches tall, and its certainly bigger than me on the interior. I also want to caution that this thing is HEAVY. I'm average weight, but it still took me and a helper to get this modifier on. You WILL need a heavy duty stand, none of that standard lightweight cowboy studio stuff, use the best and heaviest stand you can for this one, you'll thank yourself later. Mine came with a bowens ring, I have PBL 300watt monolights, and this worked fab with that. I believe that it will take any speedring, so if you have a speed already then you'll be fine. Just an FYI, for those who just don't know or understand how these things are sold; it does NOT come with a light, you have to buy that on your own. think of this as the custom shade you have to buy. I did have to weigh down the stand with 10lbs in the back so it didn't tip over, but it rocked for my shoot. The light wrapped beautifully around my subject. For an outside shoot, I can see this being a problem because its so big. For me, this will be an inside only modifier.

    It comes with 2 light baffles. I like the small clips for the interior one, that didn't bother me a bit, but I'm a woman and have small hands. If you have big hands/fingers, yah I can see where they would be a pain in the butt. However connecting/disconnecting wasn't an issue at all.

    I'm not fussed about the carrier to be honest. It was fine from where I sit.

    I'm very impressed all the way around, with price and quality and will certainly by more (smaller) ones in the future.
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    M. Carter
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing value, unique size & shape
    Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2015
    Size: 12x80inStyle: SpeedotronConfiguration: Softbox + GridVerified Purchase
    Ok, something's going on here with the reviews - seems these are mainly for an octagon softbox, but (as of now) the item description is for a 12" x 80" strip light, which I purchased.

    This thing's an amazing value - Fotodiox has really gotten its act together. I'd compare this to the industry standards (Chimera and Photoflex) but neither of them makes a strip light near this size. (Chimera makes a tall strip, but it's like 20" wide). For this look, I've been relying on a Westscott Scrim Jim Frame with a custom-sewn strip light. This is far more convenient, and nothing beats the drama of a big, thin strip of very soft light - and at 6.6 feet tall, this should bring the drama.

    I purchased my first photoflex softbox close to 20 years ago and I've used all kinds of them in my career. For starters - assembling ANY softbox is a small war, and the larger, the harder. This one is no exception, but it did come with very complete instructions. But it takes strong hands to get one of these together.

    The build quality of this beats Photoflex's strobe boxes, and is close to their hot-light boxes. The hot boxes use metal rods, as does this - but these are about twice the thickness - my Pflex metal rods look like crushed spiders (and my fiberglass rods are covered in splinters). Fotodiox really wins on the rods. The fabric is thick, the silver is thick, and it's all sewn very strong. On top of that you get a VERY legit grid (a medium photoflex grid costs more than this box WITH its grid). The grid quality is an upgrade from the chinese knockoffs as well - the border is double-thick and sewn very well - it seems equal to my Photoflex grids. That alone is a shock.

    This sucker's taller than me, and with the thick fabric, I'd think hard about using it with a Bowens mount or on a Novatron or something - for my Speedotron BlackLine heads, it seems fine and sturdy. It came with a good-quality speedring, that's properly sized for the box (I have small strip boxes with speedrings so big, you can't close the fabric on top). Rod-holes in the speedring are standard, not the weird "one is a loop" thing that is a big fail.

    The instructions rate this for up to 500 watts continuous light, too - I have some mogul-based HIDs at 400 watts (they put out about 1.5k of 5500k) adapted to Photoflex Starlights, so that's a nice bonus, and there are vent flaps on the sides. Only cheap thing about this? The carrying bag is flimsy crap - exactly like Photoflex's flimsy crap bags.

    The whole thing was a real shock to me - I've bought some ebay special chinese boxes to get sizes I can't find from the pro companies, and they're functional but cheap and likely ultimately disposable - but damn, Fotodiox has really upped their game with this line. Recommended.
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    amazon_customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice light modifier
    Reviewed in Canada on February 7, 2021
    Size: 24x36inStyle: Balcar/AlienBeeConfiguration: Softbox OnlyVerified Purchase
    Fotodiox 10SBXBLC2436 Pro Softbox, 24 x 36 Inches with Speedring for Balcar, White Lightning X800... AND
    Fotodiox 10SBXBLC2424 Pro Softbox, 24 x 24 Inches with Speedring for Balcar, White Lightning X800, X1600 and X3200 Strobe Flash Light

    The speedring fits perfectly and is adequately stout. Fotodiox has a video online that shows how to assemble the softboxes. It's pretty straightforward. Construction is adequate. Stitching looks good. Light quality is good. No complaints.
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    JOSE VAZQUEZ
    3.0 out of 5 stars Tuve que hacer una adaptación para que embonara con mi lámpara
    Reviewed in Mexico on October 10, 2020
    Size: 36inStyle: PhotogenicConfiguration: Softbox OnlyVerified Purchase
    Desafortunadamente quedó más grande la entrada, así que tuve que hacer una adaptación para que se adaptara a mi lámpara, ya no lo quise regresar porque tenía una sesión fotográfica urgente
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    Héctor M. Romero
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
    Reviewed in Mexico on December 12, 2018
    Size: 12x56inStyle: ProfotoConfiguration: Softbox OnlyVerified Purchase
    Muy buen materia, súper económicol, incluye un doble difusor, excelente alternativa a los profoto
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    Carlos Alejandro Torres Ildefonso
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enorme y súper económico.
    Reviewed in Mexico on June 2, 2018
    Size: 60inStyle: BowensConfiguration: Softbox OnlyVerified Purchase
    El precio, la rapidez en el envío, el tamaño enorme y la hechura superaron lo que tenía pensado. Definitivamente lo recomendaría.
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    John Drake
    5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent softbox
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 24, 2018
    Size: 24x24inStyle: BowensConfiguration: Softbox OnlyVerified Purchase
    I have to say that for the money, this is an excellent softbox, I know one reviewer had issues but to be honest I can't see what his complaint was, this is sturdy, well constructed, easy to assemble, looks the part and does the job admirably.
    It is just the right size for me and as such I can leave it fully assembled and put it in the loft when not required, it also ha side vents that you can open to allow airflow to the lamp if required, the whole things comes in a slim nylon bag for easy storage. Very pleased with this great softbox.
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