Materials
Needed
(these items
are included with your octabox):
1
LGSR Rotating Speedring
the rotating speedring fits on the
front plate of your White Lightning and/or AlienBees flash unit, in place of
the standard reflector
8
Flexible Metal Poles
the poles create the frame of the
softbox
1
Octagonal Translucent White Front Diffusion Panel
the front panel fits over the frame of
the box
1
Opaque Black Outside Cover
the outside cover has a black exterior
with a silver-lined interior
1
Opaque Black Light Spill Cover
this cover fits around the speedring to
eliminate light spill
1
Translucent White Internal Diffusion Panel
this optional second diffusion panel is
attached to the inside walls of the black cover with velcro tabs
Step One:
Take
the Opaque Black Outside Cover and ensure that the four velcro tabs are affixed
to form the octagon shape. The four tabs
close around the small octagonal hole in the center of the cover. With the tabs secured, spread out the cover
flat on the floor, with the interior silver lining facing down. The eight pockets in each of the corners (for
the metal poles) will be facing down.
Step Two:
You
will construct the frame of the octabox using the Flexible Metal Poles. Take the Rotating Speedring (with the
smaller, connecting side facing up) and bow the poles from opposing corners
towards the holes in the speedring.
Start by placing one pole into a corner pocket on the outside cover,
then place the other end of that pole into the hole on the speedring. The poles will fit snugly into the holes of
the speedring and into the pockets, resting against the cover and running along
the inner seams. It is easiest to begin
in one corner, then move to the opposite side to place your next pole. Continue to attach all eight poles working in
opposites until the frame is complete.
(Optional):
For double diffusion, you can attach
the Translucent White Internal Diffusion Panel to the inside of the
octabox. The internal panel is attached
by affixing the small velcro tabs on its edges to the corresponding velcro tabs
on the inside silver lined walls of the outside cover.
Step Three:
Take
the Octagonal Translucent White Front Diffusion Panel and slide it over the
frame, lining up the corners. The panel
has an outside lip that fits around the black cover, securing it over the face
of the octabox.
Step Four:
To
eliminate light spill, you will attach the Opaque Black Light Spill Cover to
the outside cover, around the speedring.
This smaller octagonal cover is attached to the outside of the larger
cover with velcro tabs.
Once
all of the velcro is secured, your octabox is ready to be mounted to your flash
unit. The speedring fits on the front
faceplate of your flash unit, around the flashtube and modeling lamp, in place
of the Standard 7-inch Reflector. The
speedring is held in place with the four holding fingers. Please ensure that all four fingers are
inside, gripping the speedring to hold it securely in place.
The
LightGearUSA Octabox is designed for use with Paul C. Buff, Inc. flash units
(including
White Lightning and AlienBees models)
LightGearUSA
is a division of Paul C. Buff, Inc.
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Bransford Avenue Nashville, Tennessee 37204
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