Materials
Needed
(these items are included with your
softbox):
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
4
Flexible Metal Poles
the poles create the frame of the
softbox
1
Translucent White Front Diffusion Panel
the front panel has a black velcro
trim with pockets on the inside corners
for the metal poles to fit in
1
Opaque Black Outside Cover
the outside cover has a black
exterior with a silver-lined interior
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 Translucent White Front Diffusion Panel and spread it out flat on the
floor, with the velcro trim facing upwards.
The pockets in each of the four corners will be facing upwards (these
pockets are for the metal poles).
Step Two:
You
will construct the frame of the softbox using the Flexible Metal Poles. Take the Rotating Speedring (with the smaller
side facing up) and bow the poles from opposing corners towards the holes in
the speedring. The poles will fit snugly
into the holes of the speedring and into the pockets in each of the four
corners of the inside front panel, running along the inner seams. The bowed
poles and speedring center make the frame for the softbox. It is easiest to begin in one corner, then
move to the opposite side to place your next pole. Once all four poles have been arranged,
fitting in the pockets of the front panel and the holes in the speedring, the
frame is complete.
Step Three:
Take
the Opaque Black Outside Cover and slide it over the frame, lining up the
corners. The velcro trim of the outside cover will attach to the velcro trim of
the front panel. With the cover in
place, fasten the velcro trim around the edges (leave one side open so that you
can slide your hand in for step four.)
Step Four (Optional):
For
double diffusion, you can attach the second Translucent White Internal
Diffusion Panel to the inside of the softbox.
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 Five:
Secure
the velcro trim around the entire face of the softbox, and tighten the
drawstring around the speedring. This
drawstring gathers the opaque black material to fit snugly around the speedring
and prevent light spill. Once all of the
velcro is secured and the string is tightened, your softbox 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 Softbox 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.
2725
Bransford Avenue Nashville, Tennessee 37204
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