How to assemble a Rotalux Softbox

How to Assemble a Rotalux Softbox in Minutes

Setting up a Rotalux Softbox is quicker and easier than many photographers expect. With a simple assembly process and intuitive design, photographers can have their light modifier ready in just a few minutes. This practical guide walks through the key steps for both setup and disassembly, helping you spend less time on equipment and more time creating great images.

Who thought it was difficult to assemble and mount a Rotalux Softbox?

Assemble

• Place your softbox on the ground (speed-ring down), allowing the soft box to naturally open up.

• Use the palm of your hand to press the tension rod down, whilst maintaining the locking ring to the ground.

• Pinch the rounded ferrule and slide it into the locking ring housing. Repeat for all tension rods.

• Place the soft box on the ground (speed-ring up) and twist light fixture into place.

• Mount your fitted fixture onto the light stand.

Disassemble

• Reverse the diffusion material process and place the softbox on the ground, facing down.

• Remove light fixture from the speed ring.

• Flip the softbox so that the interior is facing up, and place back on the ground.

• Brace the locking ring with one hand, press down on the tension rods to release the tension at the ferrule housing on the locking ring.

• Pinch ferrule and pull out while pressing down on the rod. Repeat for all tension rods.