Class softbox

The walimex Octagon Softbox Ø 60cm is delivered cleanly packed in 3 boxes, the softbox, the speed ring and the flash fixing. This assembly is already recognized when unpacking, an instruction manual is also included.

Each component provides quality, durability and value. This impression continues also during assembly. A solid tool to work.

The assembly is slightly out of hand, with one exception. The clamping of the rods in the speed ring. (The instructions INDICATE) Here power and technology is required. However, necessary to the stable, well stitched softbox to span smooth and stable. The subsequent insertion of Softboxadapters a breeze, as the attachment of the adjustable in each direction Blitzschiene that allows effortless adjust the flash. (The first construction took about 15, the second for 2 minutes)
The hooked Innendifussor in the provided elastic straps with Velcro, and finally even the outer diffuser. Perfect.

For testing, I used the Canon Speedlite 430 Ex and am already excited at the first pictures. What a targeted, soft illumination, no disturbing Refektionen. In portrait used convincingly the images gain in drawing and expressiveness. Without it will probably not go in the future.

But this alone I have not bought. Equally important to me is the use in the product photography. And here's 100 points for the part. The color reproduction is brilliant, no disturbing color cast (based on identifying gray card) more. This reduces the post-processing on the PC when it comes to exposure to near zero)

CONCLUSION: Those looking for a versatile, on the move or deployable from the hand soft box, is well equipped with the Octagon. Handling good, the quality is top, the price / performance ratio convincing. The supply of Foto Walser not even need 24 hour, another pro.