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Elinchrom Rotalux Softboxes on the Einstein Flash Unit?
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Author:  einsteinnewb [ Tue Mar 04, 2014 10:36 am ]
Post subject:  Elinchrom Rotalux Softboxes on the Einstein Flash Unit?
Hey,

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

Thanks
Author:  likwidplastik [ Tue Mar 04, 2014 1:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Elinchrom Rotalux Softboxes on the Einstein Flash Unit?
einsteinnewb wrote:
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
Author:  tetrode [ Thu Mar 06, 2014 9:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Elinchrom Rotalux Softboxes on the Einstein Flash Unit?
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:

Image

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

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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.
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