Review on Fotodiox Pro Octagon Eggcrate Grid, 50 Degree Openings - Fits EZ-Pro & Pro Standard Softboxes - 36" Softbox Compatible by Richard Gaines

I have a few Fotodiox pieces in my kit and I like them all. This one though, is exceptional. All of the materials are heavy duty and assembled well. I think that this is going to last. The design is excellent too.it is really easy to "pop open", put in the two diffusers and shoot. I have the one with the Bowens mount and it fits onto my monolight easily. The grid is also well made and not "floppy". It's easily rigid enough to keep its shape.The light quality is what you'd expect from a double diffused 48" softbox. It wraps nicely and has soft shadow transitions. Exactly the same as any other 48" octa. If you're considering this, be sure you have a lightstand that will support it.it adds a lot of weight to the front of a stand. I use a Manfrotto stacker stand or a C stand with mine and still sandbag the base for safety.I also use Photek Softlighter II's which I also hold in the highest regard. I bought this Fotodiox softbox because I needed a gridded lightsource in my kit.