Rotalux Softbox

Stand out with the best softbox in its category

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

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If you are looking for a way to stand out, want to be able to create outstanding light anywhere, choose the Elinchrom Rotalux Softbox for your next adventure.

A Rotalux softbox is quick and easy to set up, lightweight and folds down just like an umbrella into its carry bag. Thanks to its unique wrap-around quality, removable inner and outer diffusers as well as optional defectors and 30° Rotagrids, this softbox will quickly become your main light shaper whether you’re in a studio or on location.

Main feature

Reveal your talent

Thanks to the excellent quality of Elinchrom’s diffusing and reflective fabric, your portraits and product shots will seriously stand out. 

Stay in control

With optional Rotagrid 30° degree grids to suit the size and shape of each Rotalux softbox, you can control and reduce the spread of light to create your ideal shot.

Move up a level

Opt for the deflector set  to take advantage of Elinchrom’s unique central shaft. It lets you modify the softness, hardness and color like no other  softbox system.

Pack up and go

Unlike other softboxes, the Elinchrom Rotalux is easy to transport. Just fold it down into its dedicated carry bag and head for your next shoot.

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Which softbox shape to choose?

Available in 12 different shapes and sizes, the Elinchrom Rotalux Softbox is the one of the best starting point for your next big adventure.

Optional Rotagrid 30° degree grids are available for all 12 shapes to further control the spread of light or add new style to your images.

Square Softbox

For the catchlight of a window

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.

Choose a Rotalux Square Softbox 70cm (27″) for head and shoulder portraits, product shots, or for use in smaller spaces.

Choose a Rotalux Square Softbox 100cm (39″) for head and shoulder portraits, group shots, product shots, or for use in smaller spaces.

The Rotagrid for Square Softbox 70cm (27″) controls and reduces the spread of light on any Rotalux Square Softbox 70cm (27″).

The Rotagrid for Square Softbox 100cm (39″) controls and reduces the spread of light on any Rotalux Square Softbox 100cm (39″).

Rectangular Softbox

The photographer’s all-round workhorse

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.

This softbox size offers maximum flexibility, beyond a rectangular catchlight. For both portraiture and product shots.

For general purpose photography like portraiture, group shots and bigger product shots with more flexibility than a square Softbox.

The Rotagrid for Recta Softbox 60x80cm (23.6×31.5″) controls and reduces the spread of light on any Rotalux Recta Softbox 60x80cm (23.6×31.5″).

The Rotagrid for Recta Softbox 90x110cm (35.5×43″) controls and reduces the spread of light on any Rotalux Recta Softbox 90x110cm (35.5×43″).

Strip Softbox

When you want a Top-To-Bottom Light

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.

For ¾ length portraits, or to light backgrounds where the length helps avoid fall-off from top to bottom. Also for bottles and other reflective objects.

For ¾ length portraits, groups or to light backgrounds where the length helps avoid fall-off from top to bottom. Can also be used for product photography.

The Rotagrid for Strip Softbox 35x100cm (14×39″) controls and reduces the spread of light on any Rotalux Strip Softbox 35x100cm (14×39″).

The Rotagrid Strip 50×130 cm (20×51”) controls and reduces the spread of light on any Rotalux Strip Softbox 50x130cm (20×51″).

Octagonal Softbox

Dedicated to portrait, beauty and fashion

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.

Portrait, beauty, and fashion photographers love the Rotalux Octa Softbox 100cm (39″) because of the incredible catchlight it can achieve.

Turn your softbox into a huge folding beauty dish too. Just remove the front and inner diffusers and add one of the optional deflectors for more creativity!

This Softbox is the biggest Rotalux Softbox. Create a beautiful and soft catchlight with it.

The Rotagrid for Deep / Octa Softbox 100 cm (39”) controls and reduces the spread of light on any Rotalux Octa Softbox 100cm (39″).

The Rotagrid for Octa Softbox 135cm (53″) controls and reduces the spread of light on any Rotalux Octa Softbox 135cm (53″).

The Rotagrid for Octa Softbox 175cm (69″) controls and reduces the spread of light on any Rotalux Octa Softbox 175cm (69″).

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.

With its front diffuser it’s a soft light. Without it, a crispier, more direct beauty-dish light offering sharper shadows.

 If there is one Rotalux Softbox everyone wants, it’s this one. Crisp and sharp like a beauty dish or a soft with its diffusers.

Light comes through two layers of diffusion in an indirect manner to provide the most beautiful and softest light possible.

The Rotagrid for Deep Octa Softbox 70cm (27.5″) controls and reduces the spread of light on any Rotalux Deep Octa Softbox 70cm (27.5″).

The Rotagrid for Deep / Octa Softbox 100 cm (39”) controls and reduces the spread of light on any Rotalux Deep Octa Softbox 100cm (39″).

The Rotagrid for Deep Octa Softbox Indirect 150cm (59″) controls and reduces the spread of light on any Rotalux Deep Octa Softbox Indirect 150cm (59″).

Get the most out of your Softboxes.

Mastering one-light images

Felix Kunze goes in-depth to show us the difference between deep and shallow Elinchrom modifiers as well as how their size makes a difference.

How to mount a Rotalux Softbox

In this video, we’ll show how easy it is to complete the deed in just a minute!

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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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