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Jun 26, 2011 17:54 |  #1

I recently purchased a package deal for some alien bee strobes and a few modifiers from the classifieds section. Does anyone know if Paul Buff ever made a 37 inch octa? I know now they offer a 35 inch and 47 inch. The way the model # was listed in the ad as FOB37 Foldable Mediuim Octabox.

The reason I ask, is because I was wanting to purchase a grid for it, but I'm thinking this box is possibily discontinued. This may be a dumb question, but does anyone know how the size of the octas are measured?

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Jun 26, 2011 17:59 |  #2

So is your octa 35" or 37"? You can measure and compare it to what AB sells or better call AB.


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Jun 26, 2011 18:03 |  #3

bobbyz wrote in post #12661615 (external link)
So is your octa 35" or 37"? You can measure and compare it to what AB sells or better call AB.

Well in the classified ad it was listed as a 37 inch. I haven't tried measuring it yet. I guess I should give ab a call. Thanks for the suggestion. :)

Anyone else have any idea if they made a 37inch octa at one point?


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Jun 26, 2011 18:08 |  #4

I do not believe they ever made one that size. You probably have something like this and they simply listed it AB because it has a compatible speedring: http://www.amazon.com …l-AlienBees/dp/B004NJDDJ​Y (external link)


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Jun 26, 2011 18:18 |  #5

kaelaria wrote in post #12661657 (external link)
I do not believe they ever made one that size. You probably have something like this and they simply listed it AB because it has a compatible speedring: http://www.amazon.com …l-AlienBees/dp/B004NJDDJ​Y (external link)

I'm almost 100% positive it's a paul buff octabox. I'll have to double check when I get home. It's possible that the seller may have mis labeled the size in the ad. I'll probably just give them a call to see if they ever made a 37 inch. Any one else have any info on this?


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Jun 26, 2011 18:20 |  #6

If it is it will say either Paul C. Buff or Lightgear USA.


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Jun 26, 2011 18:28 |  #7

kaelaria wrote in post #12661718 (external link)
If it is it will say either Paul C. Buff or Lightgear USA.

Almost positive it says Paul C. Buff, but like I said I'll have to check when I get home. Thanks for your help. :)


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Jun 26, 2011 23:35 |  #8

kaelaria wrote in post #12661718 (external link)
If it is it will say either Paul C. Buff or Lightgear USA.

It says Paul C. Buff. I compared it to my 45" round halo and I figured out it's a 47inch. Time to order a grid. :) Thanks to everyone who commented.
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