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Jun 24, 2010 02:41 |  #1

I did a quick search here and on Google and didn't find any satisfactory answers, so here goes:

I'm new to lighting, so I bought a set of Calumet Genesis 200's. I'd like to get an affordable octagonal softbox for one of these lights. Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm not sure what size I want, so suggest away!

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Jun 24, 2010 02:57 |  #2

I use one of these by this ebay seller fro my genesis 200's I think I have the 80cm one but they have a larger 120 now.

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Jun 24, 2010 03:01 |  #3

Awesome! This is exactly what I was looking for. I think I stumbled upon that same brand, but for AB lights. This is perfect! Any recommendations on the size? I'm a lighting newb!

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Jun 24, 2010 03:03 as a reply to  @ genzbenz's post |  #4

i have the 200cm one-- but i wouldn't recommend it unless you have a good heavy duty light stand and a good grip head to hold it, otherwise it'll just sag on you. lol




  
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Jun 24, 2010 05:59 |  #5

200cm whew no kidding! lol, yes I think the 80 cm is probabably best for the 200's with the included stand, maybe you can stretch it and get the 120 but as ninetwentynine says that 200cm is going to be a bit heavy.

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Jun 24, 2010 07:18 |  #6

FotoDiox is an eBay seller that has a wide range of sizes, with grids.
Well constructed and the EZ Pro series have an umbrella like folding mechanism that I like.

They are located in Waukegan Il so shipping to OH should only be a couple of days.

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Jun 24, 2010 08:22 |  #7

Cheetah sells an Octo and can be converted to Elinchrom. He even sells an Elinchrom speedring. he has an anniversary sale going on right now and a couple of Octos are included.

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Jun 24, 2010 16:17 |  #8

Anything that fits Elinchrom will fit the Genesis.




  
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Dec 24, 2010 17:25 |  #9

What Octo are people using for the Genesis now?
Visico, Fotodiox, etc

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Dec 24, 2010 20:31 |  #10

The Pro Studio Solutions (Fotodiox) modifers, especially the EZ pro version are attractively priced via Amazon.

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Dec 24, 2010 22:53 |  #11

dmward wrote in post #11510234 (external link)
The Pro Studio Solutions (Fotodiox) modifers, especially the EZ pro version are attractively priced via Amazon.

+1...

the ezpro system is a breeze.. beats the hell out of trying to put 8 rods in place

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