Elinchrom
Elinchrom 26716 Stackable Diffuser for Rotalux Octa 100cm
39in
Optimize Your Light with Precision DiffusionThe Elinchrom Stackable External Diffuser is tailor-made for Rotalux Octa and Deep Octa Softboxes (100cm/39in). It ensures a soft, even spread of light when attached to the front of compatible Rotalux Octaboxes (EL26646) and Deep Octaboxes (EL26648). Us...
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Overview
Optimize Your Light with Precision Diffusion
The Elinchrom Stackable External Diffuser is tailor-made for Rotalux Octa and Deep Octa Softboxes (100cm/39in). It ensures a soft, even spread of light when attached to the front of compatible Rotalux Octaboxes (EL26646) and Deep Octaboxes (EL26648). Use with Rotagrids or stack multiple diffusers for enhanced softness or as a replacement for a used diffuser.
- Stackable Diffusion: Equipped with hook and loop fasteners for stacking multiple diffusers, allowing for customizable light quality.
- Color Safe: Manufactured without optical brighteners, guaranteeing accurate color reproduction.
- Clean Highlights: Features a black fabric frame to eliminate mirroring effects on reflective surfaces.
- Rotagrid Compatible: Hook and loop fasteners enable secure mounting of Rotagrids.
Key Features
Tailor Made for Rotalux - Diffuses light evenly and cleanly when mounted to the front of the Elinchrom Rotalux Octabox 39in (100cm) EL26646 and Deep Octabox 39in (100cm) EL26648
Stackable Diffusion - With hook and loop fasteners on both the inside and outside of the frame, multiple diffusers can be stacked to create a progressively softer quality of light.
Color Safe - Elinchrom manufactures all of their diffusers without the use of optical brighteners, ensuring brilliant, accurate color reproduction.
Clean Highlights - The diffusor fabric is sewed to a black fabric frame to eliminate any mirroring effect that can be apparent when photographing reflective surfaces such as glass or metal.
Compatible with Rotagrids - The hook and loop fasteners on the outside of the frame also serve as a secure mount point for Rotagids.
Specifications
Product Type
Stackable Diffuser
Compatibility
Elinchrom Rotalux Octabox 39in (100cm) EL26646, Elinchrom Rotalux Deep Octabox 39in (100cm) EL26648
Mounting
Hook and loop fasteners
Color Accuracy
Color Safe (no optical brighteners)
Highlights Control
Black fabric frame to eliminate mirroring
Additional Compatibility
Rotagrids
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Tailor-made specifically for Elinchrom Rotalux Octabox 100cm and Deep Octabox 100cm, ensuring a perfect fit.
- Features stackable diffusion with hook and loop fasteners, allowing for progressively softer light quality with multiple diffusers.
- Manufactured without optical brighteners, guaranteeing brilliant and accurate color reproduction in photographs.
- Designed with a black fabric frame to eliminate mirroring effects, which is beneficial when shooting reflective surfaces.
- Equipped with hook and loop fasteners on the outside, providing a secure mounting point for Rotagrids.
👎 Cons
- This diffuser is only compatible with specific Elinchrom Rotalux Octabox models, limiting its universal application.
- While stackable, purchasing multiple units to achieve softer light will increase the overall cost.
- The product's functionality is entirely dependent on owning an Elinchrom Rotalux Octabox of the specified size.
- The hook and loop fasteners, while versatile, may wear out over time with frequent attachment and detachment.
- Does not include the Rotalux Octabox itself, requiring a separate purchase for full functionality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Elinchrom Rotalux Octaboxes is this diffuser designed for?
This diffuser is specifically tailored for the Elinchrom Rotalux Octabox 39in (100cm) EL26646 and the Deep Octabox 39in (100cm) EL26648.
Can I use more than one of these diffusers to soften the light even further?
Yes, this diffuser features stackable diffusion with hook and loop fasteners on both sides, allowing you to layer multiple diffusers for progressively softer light.
Does this diffuser affect the color temperature or accuracy of the light?
No, Elinchrom manufactures these diffusers without optical brighteners, which helps ensure brilliant and accurate color reproduction in your photographs.
How does this diffuser prevent unwanted reflections when photographing shiny objects?
The diffuser fabric is sewn to a black fabric frame, specifically designed to eliminate any mirroring effect that can occur when photographing reflective surfaces such as glass or metal.
Can I attach other light modifiers, like grids, to this diffuser?
Yes, the hook and loop fasteners on the outside of the frame also serve as a secure mounting point for compatible Rotagrids.
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