THE RINGMAXX

1. Will the continuous light version of RingMAXX fit strobes as well?

Yes! The only difference is the material. The continuous light version is designed to withstand higher temperatures but will work perfectly with strobes as well. However, you should not use hot lights with the strobe version as that could cause a hazardous situation.

2. I have Elinchrom strobes (ELC and BXRI) and I plan on getting some Arri HMI units, probably L7s, but I am not sure yet. Are there any adjustments I need to make to the RingMAXX so I can use these Elinchrom and Arri units?

The mounting system is adjustable and fits most lights that are designed to fit on a standard 5/8” light stand. It should fit most lights that are 14” tall or less. The L7 (which is an LED, not an HMI) might be a little too large. However, a Fresnel is probably not the best light to use in the RingMAXX, for reasons explained in the answer to question #3.

3. I cannot figure from the information that was published, if the light is hitting the fabric directly, or is it hitting some reflector for an even spread inside the ring. The reason I am asking is to understand how the light will distribute inside the ring if I only use 2 units or even 1 unit.

The light from each fixture illuminates the screen directly; there is no internal baffle needed. The RingMAXX is designed to work with 4 light heads but can be operated with an uneven lighting pattern as well. RingMAXX is designed to work with 4 independent light heads that can be individually adjusted for your desired look (usage of a minimum of two lights is recommended for sufficient non-directional lighting effects). The best lights to use with RingMAXX (and this is true for all softboxes) are lights with a wide light-spread angle allowing the light to fill the separated light compartment’s evenly. Fresnels have fairly narrow light-spread angle and could result in a “hot spot” on the diffusion screen. The RingMAXX does come with internal dividers (flood gates) that contain the light in each of the four sections for ultimate light control for directional and non-directional lighting styles.

4. I cannot find enough photos that illustrate RingMAXX’s lighting variety and qualities. I have seen a few behind the scenes videos where eight light units were attached to RingMAXX, instead of four which you advertise.

When it comes to light quality, RingMAXX offers superior lighting choices from hard-light to soft lighting situations that no other ring light is capable of producing. The removable front diffuser of allows you to create harsh lighting situations for today’s fashion looks to soft portraits or any lighting scenarios imaginable by adding the diffuser. The RingMAXX prototype originally used eight lights. After extensive testing we came to the conclusion that only four lights were needed for the ultimate RingMAXX performance, allowing the desired non-directional lighting results where RingMAXX’s magic comes alive.

5. How do I know if RingMAXX is the right product for me? Are there rental houses so I can demo RingMAXX first before committing to the purchase?

Yes, here is a list of rental houses that rent RingMAXX:

• Fotocare, NYC
• Samy’s, LA
• Dodd’s, Chicago

Should you have any additional questions, send us an email or call 305 510 3938.