11/2/2023 0 Comments Photo grids that fit profotoSo if you want it big and quick to set up, Elinchrom is a good choice. Profoto is yet to make a lightweight but large modifier option for their OCF system. If you need a good on location Octa that’s bigger than 2′ or want to be able to add multiple accessories to shape the light differently, then you have to go with Elinchrom as Profoto doesn’t have a solution for you. Elinchrom isn’t that much slower and heavier however so either could be a good choice. ![]() If absolute speed and weight are the most important considerations, then Profoto is probably your best bet. ![]() You need to decide what is more important based on the work you do. Additional grids that Elinchrom doesn’t make can be bought from Lighttools.Īs you can see, it’s not a clearcut decision. Grid don’t denote spread size (degrees) on their website. Hoods, strip diffusers and grids for some Softboxes (not all) and defectors that can be used with all Softboxes. If you want anything larger you’re out of luck at the moment unless you go to the sturdier, heavier and harder to set up Profoto RFi collection.Įlinchrom’s Portalite collection is small, but its Rotalux collection includes many sizes and shapes that are great for on-location photography.Įasy and quick mounting 50 degree grids for all the Sofboxes. For example there is only one Octa and it is 2′ in diameter. You can buy Elinchrom to Profoto adapters but that adds weight or a Rotalux Profoto Speedring.įour shapes in only one size each for the initial launch. Since it is integrated, each additional modifier you have will add this weight. Integrated, lightweight (263 g) speedring with Elinchrom mount that isn’t as easy or fast as Profoto. Since it is a separate item, you only need as many speedrings as you have flash heads, decreasing the overall weight of your kit if you have multiple modifiers. Separate item that is lightweight (218 g) and easy to mount using the Profoto rubber clamp. Integrated for faster set up, but less light shaping capabilities.ĭetachable diffuser fabrics make set up take longer, but opens the door to more light shaping possibilities. Pretty fast and very easy using the new OCF speeding with colour coded rods and 2-step tightening process.įast and mostly easy (except with the largest Octas) based on a snap lock system integrated into the speedring. How does the Elinchrom system compare to the new Profoto OCF system? Elinchrom Rotalux vs Profoto OCF The rods are always attached to the speeding using an easy snap lock system that allows it to be set up quickly. I ended up getting an Elinchrom Rotalux Octa because they’re know for being great on location. I imagine an Octa would be even harder/slower. It took two people and way too much time to break down the 1×4′ Strip Softbox. I remember being at a Profoto dealer (I won’t mention which one) and asking about how quick the regular RFi softboxes are to set up, because I was looking for a quick and easy on-location solution (this was before the OCF modifiers were announced). ![]() Together OCF Softboxes and the OCF speedring are designed to be set up quickly and easily a big improvement for Profoto. While reviewing the Profoto B2, I tried both the 2′ Octa and the 1×3′ Softbox with and without grids. I used Profoto OCF 2′ Octa and 1×3′ Strip Softboxes with Grids for my shoot with Sammie (Vicious Models) Softbox/Speedring System
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