Elinchrom

Elinchrom EL28004 Litemotiv 120cm Octa Parabolic Softbox

3.8 (6 reviews)

Sculpt Your Light with PrecisionThe Elinchrom Litemotiv 120cm Octa is a large, deep parabolic softbox designed to deliver exceptional light control and output. Its 16-rod construction and high-quality fabric provide a unique and powerful light shaping solution for professional photographers. Spec...

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Overview

Sculpt Your Light with Precision

The Elinchrom Litemotiv 120cm Octa is a large, deep parabolic softbox designed to deliver exceptional light control and output. Its 16-rod construction and high-quality fabric provide a unique and powerful light shaping solution for professional photographers.

Specifications:

  • Model: EL28004
  • Type: Parabolic Softbox
  • Shape: Octa
  • Diameter: 120cm
  • Construction: 16 Rods
  • Compatibility: Elinchrom Flash Heads

Key Features

Exclusive fabric for exceptional light quality.

Sixteen sided softboxes, creating close to perfect catchlights.

Anodised rod color coding for faster assembly.

The strong and stable bracket supports all Elinchrom units.

Additional brackets are available for Broncolor, Profoto and Bowens.

Specifications

Type
Octa Parabolic Softbox
Size
120cm
Sides
16
Fabric
Exclusive for light quality
Rod Assembly
Anodised rod color coding
Elinchrom Unit Support
Strong and stable bracket
Compatibility (with additional brackets)
Broncolor, Profoto, Bowens

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Features exclusive fabric designed to deliver an exceptional quality of light for professional photographic results.
  • The sixteen-sided design of this softbox helps create catchlights that appear close to perfectly circular in subjects' eyes.
  • Assembly is streamlined with anodized rod color coding, allowing for quicker and more efficient setup on location or in the studio.
  • Equipped with a strong and stable bracket that is compatible with all Elinchrom lighting units, ensuring secure mounting.
  • Offers versatility with additional brackets available for integration with Broncolor, Profoto, and Bowens lighting systems.

👎 Cons

  • Requires additional brackets for compatibility with Broncolor, Profoto, and Bowens units, which may incur extra cost.
  • The large 120cm size may be less ideal for small studio spaces or highly portable setups compared to smaller modifiers.
  • While assembly is faster with color coding, initial setup of a sixteen-sided softbox can still be more involved than simpler modifiers.
  • This specific softbox is designed for Elinchrom units, potentially limiting its out-of-the-box use with other brands.
  • The parabolic shape, while excellent for light quality, can sometimes be more challenging to precisely control than other shapes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Elinchrom Litemotiv 120cm Octa Parabolic Softbox utilizes an exclusive fabric specifically chosen for its ability to produce an exceptional quality of light, enhancing your photographic output.
The sixteen-sided construction of this softbox is engineered to create catchlights that are very close to perfectly round, providing a natural and appealing look in your subjects' eyes.
To facilitate easier and faster assembly, the Elinchrom Litemotiv features anodized rod color coding, which helps in quickly matching and connecting the correct components.
While the included bracket supports all Elinchrom units, additional brackets are available for separate purchase to enable compatibility with Broncolor, Profoto, and Bowens lighting systems.
The softbox is equipped with a strong and stable bracket, designed to securely support all Elinchrom lighting units, providing confidence during your shoots.