Not that bad but just a hassle if you have to do every so often. I shoot outdoor mainly so like umbrella styles much better or get quickring like I mentioned. Options of reasonable cost grids made me go with photoflex.
bobbyz Cream of the Crop 18,731 posts Likes: 888 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA More info       | Mar 14, 2017 14:46 | #16 Not that bad but just a hassle if you have to do every so often. I shoot outdoor mainly so like umbrella styles much better or get quickring like I mentioned. Options of reasonable cost grids made me go with photoflex. 5dmk3, 35L, 85L II, 300mm f2.8 IS I, 400mm f5.6
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      | Mar 14, 2017 17:05 | #17 I have several Chimera boxes and haven't found them difficult to maintain. The chimera seems to have a sailcloth material which seems tougher to break. So that is of note. Another option is the Elinchrom system which is also well received. And yes you can change mounts to match the flash or lighting system you have. All you have to get the fitting speeding.
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RicoTudor Senior Member ![]() 524 posts Likes: 269 Joined Jul 2014 Location: Chicago, IL More info       | Mar 14, 2017 18:52 | #18 bobbyz wrote in post #18300934 ![]() Not that bad but just a hassle if you have to do every so often. I shoot outdoor mainly so like umbrella styles much better or get quickring like I mentioned. ... I agree that regular speed rings are diabolical to set and break down—prepare to lose an eye. I only use the Chimera quick-release speed ring which works with any 4-pole SB and is offered for every mount in creation. You have to pay the premium, but the thing is built for the ages and makes setup almost as fast as an umbrella. When broken down, the assembly can lie flat with all rods and diffusers in place, or can stand upright. The Buff version: https://www.bhphotovideo.com …k_Release_Speed_Ring.html Canon, Nikon, Contax, Leica, Sony, Profoto.
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      | so this speed ring works with einstein as well? it just says white lightning,
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      | Mar 16, 2017 01:08 | #20 someone recoommended the quick release speed ring below. but it says its for white lightning light and I have the einstein. one of the reveiews says Does Not Fit Einstein Strobes The insert diameter on this speed ring is too small for the Paul Buff Einstein strobes. It does not allow the Einstein fingers to completely close into the locked position. The fingers will only close down about 60%, just past the midpoint. For lighter softboxes this may not be an issue. However, with larger and heavier softboxes it will fall off. When the fingers are completely closed the fingers "lock" and no longer depend on the spring tension to stay closed.... Reviewed by 12 customers Sort By: 2/23/2012 Does Not Fit Einstein Strobes By Jon VERIFIED BUYER The insert diameter on this speed ring is too small for the Paul Buff Einstein strobes. It does not allow the Einstein fingers to completely close into the locked position. The fingers will only close down about 60%, just past the midpoint. For lighter softboxes this may not be an issue. However, with larger and heavier softboxes it will fall off. When the fingers are completely closed the fingers "lock" and no longer depend on the spring tension to stay closed. When the fingers are only partially closed, as with this speed ring, you are only using the weak spring tension to hold up your softbox and that's very risky. People who claim that this speed ring fits the Einstein are not aware of this fact and are likely using a small and light softbox. A much better alternative to this product is the Bowens Quick Ring with the SP Studio Systems insert. B&H # BOQRS Mfr# BW-3110 B&H # SPARCSBB Mfr# SPARBW1 This speed ring and insert diameter is a PERFECT fit for the Einstein with almost no "play" once mounted. Most importantly the fingers close completely and "lock." I've read the reports on the Internet about the poor fit of the Chimera for Einstein. I purchased both the Chimera and Bowens and confirmed that the Chimera doesn't fit. Needless to say I sent it back. is this something to worry about?
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RicoTudor Senior Member ![]() 524 posts Likes: 269 Joined Jul 2014 Location: Chicago, IL More info       | Mar 16, 2017 01:33 | #21 Prime Visual Productions wrote in post #18302212 ![]() so, all I would need is this speed ring, my einstein, my cyber comander and transceiver, and my chimera 36"x48" softbox and I'll have a perfectly working system, right? of course this doesnt include the outside diffuser Above package will serve nicely, and Chimera SB ships with both diffusers (inner, outside). As for Einstein, some reviewers on B&H say it's fine, so pick who to believe. Canon, Nikon, Contax, Leica, Sony, Profoto.
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Prime Visual Productions THREAD STARTER Junior Member 28 posts Joined Aug 2016 More info Post edited over 1 year ago by Prime Visual Productions. (2 edits in all)       | thanks. I think im about to purchase. just one more question. silver or white interior? If Im not mistaken, the silver produces a harsher light, but can also be diffused with the diffusion which in turn would produce a light more like the white interior softbox, right? so in essence, the silver is the best of both worlds, while the white interior is a one trick pony?
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      | Mar 16, 2017 09:08 | #23 Whats a goog light stand that I can setup my einstein on with the chimera 3'x4' softbox? I need something that can be shortened/broken down to fit in a full size suitcase so that I can travel with it.
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dmward Cream of the Crop More info       | Mar 23, 2017 08:59 | #24 Prime Visual Productions wrote in post #18302408 ![]() Whats a goog light stand that I can setup my einstein on with the chimera 3'x4' softbox? I need something that can be shortened/broken down to fit in a full size suitcase so that I can travel with it. Best way to travel with light stands is to place them in a separate bag and check them. David | Sharing my Insights, Knowledge & Experience
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Angmo looks like I picked a bad week to give up halucinagens ![]() More info Post edited over 1 year ago by Angmo.       | Mar 23, 2017 14:05 | #25 Hmmm.... No mention of Gridded strip boxes. Nikons, Rolleiflexes, Elinchroms, Billinghams
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Angmo looks like I picked a bad week to give up halucinagens ![]() More info Post edited over 1 year ago by Angmo.       | Mar 23, 2017 16:32 | #26 Prime Visual Productions wrote in post #18300894 ![]() I wont be getting any octoboxes. is it really that hard to put the rods in the 3x4 chimera box? I seen someone setup the profoto box and it didn't seem to be too hard. if it's the same, I'm sure it won't be much of an issue. I've never had any issues with Octoboxes. I mean, come on already. It's simple. They flex and behave themselves. My wife can assemble them. Anyway it's the image that counts. Not ease of assembly anyway. Even though it's easy anyway. Nikons, Rolleiflexes, Elinchroms, Billinghams
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bobbyz Cream of the Crop 18,731 posts Likes: 888 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA More info Post edited over 1 year ago by bobbyz.       | Mar 23, 2017 21:16 | #27 ^^ I don't know but putting rods in my photoflex octa is pain in the azz, specifically the last one. Check the old threads and other will agree with me. That is why Dave, Robert started that quickring route. No wonder we have these foldable modifiers now even though they take more space IMHO. If you leave modifier in the studio, no issue. 5dmk3, 35L, 85L II, 300mm f2.8 IS I, 400mm f5.6
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Angmo looks like I picked a bad week to give up halucinagens ![]() More info Post edited over 1 year ago by Angmo. (2 edits in all)       | Photoflex.... I had a few of their Softboxes. They yellow very fast. So I feel they are very poor performers. Never had any issues assembling or take down. It's really a simple thing to do. There are some tricks in that I flex the rods only from the adapter ring. Insert opposite sides first and work my way around. Removing them is simple. I just press down on the adapter ring and pull them out. Octa box, same thing. A few more rods, that's all. Nikons, Rolleiflexes, Elinchroms, Billinghams
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bobbyz Cream of the Crop 18,731 posts Likes: 888 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA More info Post edited over 1 year ago by bobbyz.       | Mar 24, 2017 11:06 | #29 Actually my photoflex is 10+ yr old, no yellowing. They aren't Chimera but then you not paying Chimera prices either. Build quality is nice, you can get nice grids for them. I am happy. They seem much better than some of the Elinchrom modifiers I have at my work studio and everyone raves about Elinchrom. 5dmk3, 35L, 85L II, 300mm f2.8 IS I, 400mm f5.6
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Angmo looks like I picked a bad week to give up halucinagens ![]() More info Post edited over 1 year ago by Angmo. (4 edits in all)       | Then mine was part of a bad batch. Yellowing was on the Inner Liner of the softboxes. The difusers were all pristine white. Either way I won't use them now. Nikons, Rolleiflexes, Elinchroms, Billinghams
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