The Litemotiv 190cm Parabolic Softbox from Elinchrom is a 16-sided softbox ideal for portraiture. Its large surface area creates a soft wrap light, with circular catchlights. It comes with removable front and inner diffusers that have been specially designed to produce very soft light. The inner diffuser also incorporates a central circular panel to avoid hotspots. It is possible to remove both diffusers to obtain a very crisp and contrasty light, similar to a beauty dish but much larger. Optional deflectors can also be added thanks to Elinchroms unique centred umbrella fitting for umbrellas and deflectors. Its 16 anodised rods are heat-resistant, making it possible to work with high-temperature light sources. The rods are made of flexible aluminum to follow the parabolic shape of the Litemotiv. The colour coding of the bracket and rods makes assembly easy. The fabric of the Litemotiv softboxes is also unique. It offers 30% more light output than the standard Rotalux fabric used for the Portalite while being just as lightweight. It also offers the same distinctive Elinchrom look as the other softboxes but with the addition of heat-resistance which allows the use of hot lights up to 650W. The Litemotiv requires separate purchase of a bracket for use. Designed to support the Litemotiv 120cm or 190cm, this separately purchased bracket takes all of the stress off the attached flash head in use while providing easy positioning of it. The Elinchrom bracket enables precise and easy positioning for all Elinchrom heads. Profoto, Bowens, and Broncolor Pulso brackets are also available.
