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Noah Posnick · May 9th, 2004, 01:54 PM

I just bought a used photoflex starlite which seems like it's never been touched before. Works fantastic, however, it's extremely hard to set up. the rods on the website look like a thin black-plastic covered metal, but the rods that came with mine seem to be thicker, exposed metal. Is it possible that this is an older version of the softbox that have old rods (ie the newer ones are easier to bend)? If this is the case, then I think I can just buy some new rods.

Bryan Beasleigh · May 9th, 2004, 05:56 PM

My rods are exposed metal and yes it does take a fair bit of wrist strength. You'll get the knack of it soon enough.

Taking the box down is the easy part. Just open the velcro tabs at the outside corner of the rod pocket.

Bill Ball · May 10th, 2004, 10:23 AM

I have an off brand softbox with metal rods, 24 inches square. The quickest and easiest way I have found to set it up is to put the speed ring flat on the floor (the softbox but not the rods is already attached to the ring). I put my foot onto the speed ring and pull the softbox up as the rods are inserted one at a time. Cuts way down on the wrist strength needed as you are doing most of the work with your arms. Also the rods have bent slightly with use and this has made things easier over time.

May 9th, 2004, 01:54 PM	#1
Noah Posnick Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 64	Photoflex Starlite I just bought a used photoflex starlite which seems like it's never been touched before. Works fantastic, however, it's extremely hard to set up. the rods on the website look like a thin black-plastic covered metal, but the rods that came with mine seem to be thicker, exposed metal. Is it possible that this is an older version of the softbox that have old rods (ie the newer ones are easier to bend)? If this is the case, then I think I can just buy some new rods. __________________ Noah Posnick http://www.posnick.com

May 9th, 2004, 05:56 PM	#2
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	My rods are exposed metal and yes it does take a fair bit of wrist strength. You'll get the knack of it soon enough. Taking the box down is the easy part. Just open the velcro tabs at the outside corner of the rod pocket. __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ".......holy smokin rubber lips...what a ride!"

May 10th, 2004, 10:23 AM	#3
Bill Ball Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NEW JERSEY Posts: 216	I have an off brand softbox with metal rods, 24 inches square. The quickest and easiest way I have found to set it up is to put the speed ring flat on the floor (the softbox but not the rods is already attached to the ring). I put my foot onto the speed ring and pull the softbox up as the rods are inserted one at a time. Cuts way down on the wrist strength needed as you are doing most of the work with your arms. Also the rods have bent slightly with use and this has made things easier over time.