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    The Elinchrom Rotalux Softbox is the ultimate all-round light for photographers.

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    Elevate your photography and create outstanding light anywhere with the Elinchrom Rotalux Softbox. Designed for photographers who aim to distinguish their work with superior lighting, the Rotalux Softbox is your essential companion for every adventure.

     

    Setting up the Rotalux Softbox is quick and effortless, making it the perfect portable softbox light for photographers on the move. Its lightweight design collapses like an umbrella into its carry bag, offering exceptional convenience without sacrificing quality. With unique wrap-around lighting, removable inner and outer diffusers, optional deflectors, and 30° Rotagrids, the Rotalux Softbox ensures your main light shaper is as versatile as your creative vision, whether in-studio or on location.

    Main features

    Reveal Your Talent

    The Elinchrom Rotalux Softbox’s high-quality diffusing and reflective fabric ensures your portraits and product shots are illuminated to perfection, helping your work seriously stand out in the realm of softbox lighting.

    Stay in Control

    Customize your lighting with optional Rotagrid 30° grids, designed to precisely control and reduce light spread. This feature is ideal for photographers specializing in flash photography, enabling the creation of perfectly lit shots.

    Move Up a Level

    Utilize the unique deflector set exclusive to Elinchrom lights to modify light softness, hardness, and color like no other softbox system can, making it a prime choice for lighting applications.

    Pack Up and Go

    The Elinchrom Rotalux distinguishes itself as a highly portable softbox, folding down effortlessly into its dedicated carry bag, ready for your next location shoot or outdoor adventure.

    Which Softbox Shape to Choose?

    Available in 12 different shapes and sizes, the Elinchrom Rotalux Softbox offers unparalleled versatility and is an ideal starting point for photographers venturing into softbox lighting. Whether for flash photography or LED lighting, finding the perfect shape to complement your style is straightforward.

    More options

    Optional Rotagrid 30° grids are available for all 12 shapes, enhancing your ability to control light spread and add new dimensions to your images, making every shoot a unique exploration of photography.

    Square Softbox: A Window Catchlight Creator

    Every Elinchrom Rotalux Softbox includes the Softbox rods, black/silver cover, internal diffuser, external diffuser, and the Rotalux carrying bag, ensuring you have everything you need for stunning soft lighting.

    The Speedring is sold separately, allowing for customization to your brand of lighting setup.

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    Rotalux Square Softbox 70cm (27")

    EL26642 - Opt for the Rotalux Square Softbox 70cm (27") for intimate head and shoulder portraits, detailed product shots, or lighting in compact spaces. Its size and shape are perfect for achieving the desirable window catchlight effect in your subject’s eyes.

    Rotagrid for Square Softbox 70cm (27")

    EL26774 - The Rotagrid for Square Softbox 70cm (27") offers an additional layer of control, reducing light spread for more focused illumination. This accessory is essential for photographers who demand precision in their flash photography.

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    Rotalux Square Softbox 100cm (39")

    EL26643 - Perfect for head and shoulder portraits, group shots, and product photography, the Rotalux Square Softbox 100cm (39") is your go-to for versatile lighting in compact or extensive spaces. Its design ensures precise light shaping for flash photography, making it indispensable for photographers seeking portable softbox solutions.

    Rotagrid for Square Softbox 100cm (39")

    EL26782 - Enhance your control over light spill with the Rotagrid for Square Softbox 100cm (39"), tailor-made to complement your Rotalux softbox for more focused illumination.

    Rectangular Softbox: A Photographer’s All-Round Workhorse

    Every Elinchrom Rotalux Softbox includes the Softbox rods, black/silver cover, internal diffuser, external diffuser, and the Rotalux carrying bag, ensuring you have everything you need for stunning soft lighting.

    The Speedring is sold separately, allowing for customization to your brand of lighting setup.

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    Rotalux Recta Softbox 60x80cm (23.6x31.5")

    EL26640 - Maximize flexibility with this softbox size, ideal for both portrait and product photography. Its rectangular shape offers a versatile catchlight, making it a favorite for flash and led lighting setups.

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    Rotagrid for Recta Softbox 60x80cm (23.6x31.5")

    EL26772 - Control light spread effectively with the Rotagrid, designed specifically for the Recta Softbox 60x80cm (23.6x31.5"), ensuring your subject is lit exactly as intended.

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    Rotalux Recta Softbox 90x110cm (35.5x43")

    EL26641 - For general photography needs, including portraiture and larger product shots, this softbox provides unparalleled flexibility, serving as an essential tool for LED and flash lighting.

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    Rotagrid for Recta Softbox 90x110cm (35.5x43")

    EL26773 - Achieve precision in your lighting with the Rotagrid, reducing light spread for the Rotalux Recta Softbox 90x110cm and enhancing the quality of your flash and LED lighting.

    Strip Softbox: Top-To-Bottom Light Mastery

    Every Elinchrom Rotalux Softbox includes the Softbox rods, black/silver cover, internal diffuser, external diffuser, and the Rotalux carrying bag, ensuring you have everything you need for stunning soft lighting.

    The Speedring is sold separately, allowing for customization to your brand of lighting setup.

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    Rotalux Strip Softbox 35x100cm (14x39")

    EL26644 - Ideal for capturing detailed ¾ length portraits or illuminating backgrounds, the Rotalux Strip Softbox 35x100cm ensures consistent lighting from top to bottom. This feature is especially beneficial for photographing tall items like bottles or creating elongated catchlights, making it an essential tool for both product photography and dynamic portraits.

    Rotagrid for Strip Softbox 35x100cm (14x39")

    EL26775 - The Rotagrid accessory is specifically designed to fit the 35x100cm strip softbox, offering photographers the ability to fine-tune their lighting. By controlling and reducing the spread of light, it enhances precision in directional lighting, essential for creating striking effects in flash photography.

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    Rotalux Strip Softbox 50x130cm (20x51")

    EL26645 - Expand your creative lighting possibilities with the Rotalux Strip Softbox 50x130cm (20x51"). Its larger size is perfect for group portraits, larger product setups, or full-length shots, providing an even, controlled light distribution that avoids fall-off and ensures every detail is captured with clarity.

    Rotagrid for Strip Softbox 50x130 cm (20x51'')

    EL26776 - Complementing the Rotalux Strip Softbox 50x130 cm (20x51''), the Rotagrid narrows the light spread, allowing for more targeted illumination. This control is invaluable for photographers looking to emphasize texture, shape, and form in their subjects, whether in studio or on-location shoots.

    Octagonal Softbox: A Portrait, Beauty, and Fashion Essential

    Every Elinchrom Rotalux Softbox includes the Softbox rods, black/silver cover, internal diffuser, external diffuser, and the Rotalux carrying bag, ensuring you have everything you need for stunning soft lighting.

    The Speedring is sold separately, allowing for customization to your brand of lighting setup.

    Rotalux Octa Softbox 100cm (39")

    EL26646 - The Rotalux Octa Softbox 100cm (39") is favored by portrait, beauty, and fashion photographers for the soft, flattering light it produces. Its unique octagonal shape creates beautiful, natural-looking catchlights in the subject's eyes, enhancing the depth and emotion of every shot.

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    Rotagrid for Deep / Octa Softbox 100 cm (39'')

    EL26777 - Tailored for the Rotalux octagonal softbox 100cm (39"), the Rotagrid optimizes light control, allowing photographers to sculpt light with greater precision. This addition is crucial for managing spill and directing light exactly where it's needed, perfect for accentuating details and contours in beauty and fashion photography.

    Rotalux Octa Softbox 135cm (53")

    EL26647 - Transform your photography with the Rotalux Octa Softbox 135cm (53"). By removing the front and inner diffusers, it can also function as a large, folding beauty dish, offering versatile lighting options for creative photographers looking to push the boundaries of led lighting and flash photography.

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    Rotagrid for Octa Softbox 135cm (53")

    EL26778 - The corresponding Rotagrid for the Octa Softbox 135cm (53") further refines light control, ensuring that photographers can achieve the precise effect and mood they desire for their subjects. It's an indispensable tool for creating captivating portraits with depth and detail.

    Rotalux Octa Softbox 175cm (69")

    EL26649 - As the largest in the Rotalux range, the Rotalux Octa Softbox 175cm (69") envelops subjects in a beautiful, soft light, ideal for creating a subtle and natural catchlight. It's the perfect choice for photographers seeking to make a significant impact with their lighting setup in larger spaces.

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    Rotagrid for Octa Softbox 175cm (69")

    EL26780 - The Rotagrid for the Rotalux Octa Softbox 175cm (69") is the final touch for controlling and refining the expansive light output of this large softbox. It's essential for photographers who require the utmost precision in lighting for high-impact, visually stunning photographs.

    Deep Octa Softbox

    The pro’s proven favorite softbox

    All Elinchrom Rotalux Softbox include the Softbox rods, black/silver cover, internal diffuser, external diffuser, and the Rotalux carrying bag.

    The Speedring is not included and must be ordered separately.

    Rotalux Deep Octa Softbox 70cm (27.5")

    EL26650 - Discover the versatile lighting capabilities of the Rotalux Deep Octa Softbox 70cm (27.5"). Perfect for photographers who demand flexibility, it offers a soft, diffused light with its front diffuser, or a crisp, beauty-dish-like effect without, providing sharper shadows for dynamic softbox flash photography. This portable softbox light is a staple for creating engaging portraits with a distinct look.

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    Rotagrid for Deep Octa Softbox 70cm (27.5")

    EL26781 - Enhance your lighting precision with the Rotagrid for Deep Octa Softbox 70cm (27.5"). It’s an essential addition for controlling and narrowing the light spread, enabling photographers to focus illumination exactly where needed, making it perfect for detailed softbox led lighting setups.

    Rotalux Deep Octa Softbox 100cm (39")

    EL26648 - The Rotalux Deep Octa Softbox 100cm (39") is coveted by photographers for its ability to produce crisp and sharp lighting akin to a beauty dish, or a softer glow with its diffusers. Its size and versatility make it an ideal choice for flash photography, offering unmatched quality in softbox lighting.

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    Rotagrid for Deep Octa Softbox 100cm (39")

    EL26777 - The Rotagrid for Deep Octa Softbox 100cm (39") further refines light control, providing photographers with the ability to shape and direct light with exceptional precision. Ideal for creating dramatic lighting effects in portrait and fashion photography.

    Rotalux Deep Octa Softbox Indirect 150cm (59")

    EL26188 - Experience the ultimate in soft lighting with the Rotalux Deep Octa Softbox Indirect 150cm (59"). Light is diffused through two layers, delivering the softest light possible. This large-format softbox is indispensable for photographers aiming to achieve a gentle, flattering light for high-end beauty and fashion shoots.

    Rotagrid for Deep Octa Softbox Indirect 150cm (59")

    EL26779 - Rotagrid for Deep Octa Softbox Indirect 150cm (59") complements the softbox by adding an extra layer of control over the already soft light, perfect for photographers who need to finely tune their lighting setup for softbox photography.

    Speedrings Specifications Downloads FAQ

    Speedrings

    Rotalux speedrings are designed to withstand hard work and stress, even when the biggest sized octagonal Rotalux Softbox are assembled and disassembled every day. One speedring is required to build any of the 11 Rotalux sizes, regardless of the Softbox shape.

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    Rotalux Speedring for Elinchrom

    EL26570 - The Rotalux Speedring for Elinchrom is required for all 11 Rotalux shapes and sizes, and is compatible with all Elinchrom heads since 1974.

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    Rotalux Speedring for Profoto

    EL26574 - The Rotalux Speedring for Profoto is required for all 11 Rotalux shapes and sizes, and is compatible with most Profoto heads.

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    Rotalux Speedring for Broncolor

    EL26573 - The Rotalux Speedring for Broncolor is required for all 11 Rotalux shapes and sizes, and is compatible with most Broncolor Pulso-type heads.

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    Rotalux Speedring for S-mount/Bowens

    EL26571 - Compatible with most Bowens, Godox, Nanlite and Aputure heads.

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    Rotalux Speedring for Alienbee/Balcar

    EL26545 - Compatible with most Balcar type heads such AlienBee, DigiBee, Einstein or LINK.

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    Rotalux Speedring for Hensel EH

    EL26544 - Rotalux Speedring for Hensel EH is required for all 11 Rotalux shapes and sizes, and is compatible with most Hensel heads.

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    Rotalux Speedring for Comet

    EL26535 - Rotalux Speedring for Comet is required for all 11 Rotalux shapes and sizes, and is compatible with most Comet heads.

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    Rotalux Speedring for Photona

    EL26536 - The Photona Speedring is required for all 11 Rotalux shapes and sizes, and is compatible with most Photona heads.

    Rotalux Indirect Speedring

    EL26329 - The Rotalux Indirect Speedring allows positioning of an Elinchrom flash head facing inward toward the back of the modifier.

    Overview

    Light distribution

    Direct

    Setup

    Rotalux Speedring

    Rotation

    360°

    Fabric

    Highest quality
     
    Square 70 cm
    Square 100 cm
    Article number 26642 26643
    Size 70 x 70 cm 100 x 100 cm
    Weight 0.674 kg 1.06 kg
    Depth 32 cm 42 cm
    Material Heat resistant nylon
    Rods 8
    Folded in its bag 50 x 19 x 17 cm 75 x 19 x 19 cm
    Supplied With Back/silver cover, external & internal diffuser, 8 rods, carrying bag
    Note Speedring is not included and must be ordered separately
     
    Strip
    35×100 cm
    Strip
    50×130 cm
    Recta
    60×80 cm
    Recta
    90×110 cm
    Article number 26642 26643 26640 26641
    Size 35 x 100 cm 50 x 130 cm 60 x 80 cm 90 x 110 cm
    Weight 0.610 kg 1.09 kg 0.940 kg 1.190 kg
    Depth 25 cm 42 cm 30 cm 42 cm
    Material Heat resistant nylon
    Rods 4
    Folded in its bag 50x19x17 cm 75×19 x19 cm 50x19x17 cm 75×19 x19 cm
    Supplied With Back/silver cover, external & internal diffuser, 4 rods, carrying bag
    Note Speedring is not included and must be ordered separately
     
    Octa
    100 cm
    Octa
    135 cm
    Octa
    175 cm
    Deep Octa
    70 cm
    Deep Octa
    100 cm
    Article number 26646 26647 26649 26650 26648
    Diameter 100 cm 135 cm 175 cm 70 cm 100 cm
    Weight 0.860 kg 1.190 kg 2.09 kg 0.440 kg 1.140 kg
    Depth 32 cm 42 cm 50 cm 40 cm 65 cm
    Material Heat resistant nylon
    Rods 8
    Folded
    in its bag    		 50x19x17
    cm    		 75x19x19
    cm    		 99.8x17x17
    cm    		 50x19x17
    cm    		 75x19x19
    cm
    Supplied With Back/silver cover, external & internal diffuser, 8 rods, carrying bag
    Note Speedring is not included and must be ordered separately.

     

    Light distribution

    Indirect

    Setup

    Rotalux Speedring

    Rotation

    360°

    Fabric

    Highest quality
     
    Octa Indirect 150 cm
    Article number 26188
    Weight 3.35 kg
    Depth 73 cm
    Material Heat resistant nylon
    Rods 8
    Folded in its bag 19 cm x 113 cm x 19 cm
    Supplied with Back/silver cover, external & internal diffuser, 8 rods, carrying bag
    Note The Rotalux Indirect can also be mounted as a direct softbox with the Elinchrom Speedring (not included)

    Downloads

    Rotalux – User Manual

    Rotalux Manual

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    Rotalux Indirect 150 – User Manual

    Rotalux Indirect manual

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    FAQ

    Rotalux

    How to clean the White Diffuser of a Softbox?

    Do not wash a White Diffuser yourself; the white color and the black frame might change.
    To clean the Diffuser, we advise contacting a dry cleaner shop.
    In case something goes wrong, you can order a new diffuser as a spare part from your local Elinchrom Distributor.

    Old Elinchrom units compatibility with current accessories

    We use the same Elinchrom mount since 1974, which means old units are still compatible with actual accessories.

    What accessory is compatible with the Quadra head?

    You can use almost any Elinchrom accessory with the Quadra Reflector Adapter MK-II:
    Read more about light shapers for the ELB 400 / 500

    Tripods for heavy Sofboxes

    If you’re using a Rotalux Indirect 150 or other heavy accessories, go for a strong Tripod: the Tripod Air HD (31039).

    www.elinchrom.com/range/accessories/

    Grids for Softboxes

    We have a complete range of grids for the Rotalux range, the Rotagrid.
    Learn more about the Rotagrids.

    Please note, we currently don’t offer Grids for the Litemotiv range.
    You may find Grids for the Litemotiv Octa at Lighttools.


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