Paul C. Buff, Inc. Technical Forum

Hey,

Can I use my Elinchrom Rotalux Softboxes also on my Einstein Flashes? If yes what i need?

Thanks

Elinchrom makes a Rotalux speedring for Alien Bees. That's all you need.

Here's a link:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/control ... &A=details

Assuming the Elinchrom Rotalux AB rings haven't been redesigned since I got mine, be warned that they do not mate with the Einstein's mounting fingers well at all.

While most AB speed ring inserts have a dished profile, the Elinchrom AB ring has a stepped profile. The vertical side of the step prevents the light's mounting fingers from opening fully:



This is as far as the accessory locking lever on the Einstein can travel:



The mounting fingers are not locked with the lever half way up the slot.

This is a *very* surprising design blunder on the part of Elinchrom.