Fotodiox EZ-Pro Octagon Softbox 60" with Speedring for Bowens Gemini Standard, Classica Powerpack, R, RX & Pro Series Strobe

Why is this my personal favorite style of strip box? Two main reasons. I like the larger size (12"x56") for full length rim lighting AND it has the quick setup capability (make sure that it's the EZ-Pro model and not the "Pro" (assemble rod by rod) model. It's the tallest size that I've been able to find that still has the quick umbrella style setup. I use the included deflector to help get more of the light to the two far ends of the softbox. The light output won't be even for ANY of the larger strip softboxes, but this helps significantly.I'd strongly suggest picking up the matching grid, as normally you'd be using the strip softbox to create a narrower vertical beam of light highlighting the sides of your subject.If you're looking for a taller strip softbox that you'll be frequently setting up and taking down (i.e. one that's a quick setup), then I'd recommend this style.

The media could not be loaded.  The only reason I didn't give this softbox a solid 4 or even 5 star review is because the reflector disc that it came with is made of the cheapest, most garbage plastic known to man. The FIRST time I opened up the softbox and slid the disc onto the rod, it bent and nearly cracked all the way through. Luckily, it's still working for now but after a few more shoots, I anticipate it's going to end up in the recycling bin and I'll be searching only for a metal reflector disc to replace it with (hopefully this stuff is standard size and easy to replace). Fotodiox, if you read this review please let me know if you have a metal disc version, I'll be emailing your customer service directly in the coming days too.

Like other Fotodiox Pro Studio Solutions softboxes, this is an excellent product. The quality is significantly better than their regular softboxes, with better superior materials and diffusion filters. and a significantly above-average carrying case.The style of umbrella softbox is also great; I prefer the ones that mount the light on the rear with a speedring because they can be angled or mounted on a boom more easily, and I like the umbrella-style opening because the setup/takedown is very fast. On the other hand, in order to have both, the softbox needs to be quite a lot larger for storage and transportation, but this is a good trade-off in most cases, in my opinion.The speedring size (required outer diameter) is 6" or 152mm, should you wish to swap it.

This punches some great soft light at an amazing price for a 5ft octa. Its massive, and is very well constructed with what looks to be decent quality parts. It folds up and comes with a cheaper fabric bag that the softbox fits into.Setting up the softbox went pretty well. To open up the box it takes some strength to push the umbrella rod and lock it into place but it gets easier each time you do this. There is an internal baffle and then an outside diffusion fabric that velcros into place. It stays put quite well and seems to be good quality velcro.The speed ring can be changed out. I bought a bowens speed ring adapter with this so it would work on some of my interfit lights. It should take any speed ring adapter. The plate removes with a few tiny screws that hold it into place.There are flaps at the back of the octa that un-velcro to allow heat to escape.Overall this is a solid octa for the price that is easy to setup and is built quite well.

A useful and versatile product that can be purposed for a number of different scenarios. My favourite is to use it with the small beauty dish and without the diffusors to take a somewhat more realistic portrait that doesn't smooth over or obscure the details. Used without the dish but with the baffles will give a softer, broader throw and be useful in small groups. A great second light to add to key. Initial assembly took me a hot minute to accomplish for my Alienbees.