I've owned this Octa for about 20 years, the soft light from it is incredible.
There are some tears in the silver where the light attachment sits, but this does not affect the quality, please see photos.
There is an inner baffle that covers it anyway.
The mount for some of the poles is a bit stiff, I've used some WD40 but it requires pliers to move them, but to be fair it didn't take me long to put it together for these photos. I will try and clean it some more to help.
*Update 19/01* I have cleaned the mount bracket - it's performing a lot better now:
Mounting the flash inside the 150cm Indirect pushes the light back around the entire surface of the softbox before coming through the 2 layers of diffusion providing a beautifully soft light. It can also be used without the covers to provide a crisp, contrasty light but due to the size, maintaining its soft qualities.
Elinchrom Rotalux softboxes are the best in their class! They are lightweight and unlike many other softboxes, fold down just like an umbrella and can be easily stored in the included carrying bag. The quality of light is outstanding because of their superior construction and the internal diffuser provides the softest and most even light possible. The optional Deflector Set takes advantage of the unique Elinchrom central shaft to modify the softness / hardness and colour like no other softbox system.
Features:
High quality manufacture of the diffusing and reflecting fabric
Deep shape and indirect reflecting flash light offers a crispy, directed illumination for many applications such as beauty and fashion.
Can also fit Elinchrom flash heads directly like a conventional Rotalux - direct speedring not included
Internal diffuser included for optional additional softness
Includes carrying bag
Lightweight speedring
Heavy-duty locking mechanism with wing nut, to allow rotation (in direct mode)
Easy snap lock assembly system
Optional Hooded Front Diffuser available - to reduce the spread of light.
Optional Elinchrom 30 Degree Rotagrid available. Super high quality, super portable and durable.
Profoto compatible via the optional Profoto to Elinchrom Adapter.
The unique Rotalux Indirect Deep Octa 150cm Softbox accepts an indirectly, internally fitted flash unit which can be also conventionally directly fitted with the included extra Elinchrom Speed Ring. This design offers a superb crispy light, when used without a front diffuser and can be modified to a soft light with softer shadows by using the included diffuser. Just like other Rotalux softboxes, the units folds down like an umbrella and is easily transportable. Requires use with a heavy duty tripod. Does not include Flash heads and stand illustrated.
Specifications:
Depth - 73cm
Diametre - 150cm
Mounting - Indirect
Material - Heat resistant Nylon
Rods - 8
Diffusion - Double layered
Weight - 3.35kg