The 9-5/8" Modular Speed Ring for ARRI M8 and Zylight F8 from Chimera is an aluminum softbox support with exchangeable (modular) pole blocks. This version comes with 8 blocks for use with the OctaPlus softbox. The blocks can be swapped out to allow use with Video Pro or Daylite JR softboxes.

For OctaPlus Softbox    Adapts for Use w/ Daylite JR, Video Pro    9-5/8" Diameter    Aluminum Construction

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Do you have to order it specifically for the arri 800?

A: Yes, the Chimera Speed Ring for Video Pro Bank (Circular 7.25 ), B&H # CHSRC725VP, would be compatible for use with the Arrilite 800 Open Face light fixture. It is a special order item that we do not keep in our inventory, so we do not order the speedring until we receive an order from a customer.

Q: 2. Will this fit an Arri 650 Watt Plus Tungsten Fresnel?

A: Yes this speed ring will fit an Arri 650 Plus Fresnel.

Q: 3. will this ring work with Stella Pro 8000?

A: This ring will not. For a Stella 8000 you will need the adapter https://bhpho.to/2IUObL5 and a Profoto sized ring like this Profoto RFI https://bhpho.to/2cqChFm.

Q: 4. Will this work with a Profoto A1X flash?

A: Yes this speed ring can fit a Profoto A1X. However, a better speed ring option would be the Profoto RFi Speedlight Speed Ring, BH # PRRFISLSR based on its adjustment. https://bhpho.to/31laksZ

Q: 5. What is the outer diameter of this bowens speed ring?

A: Chimera Speed Ring Insert for Bowens Mount has an outer diamter of 143mm. The bowen connector is 100mm.

Q: 6. Can you use this speed ring with a Chimera medium sized strip softbox?

A: Yes it will. I have used it for that box as well as a medium and large soft box.

Q: 7. This is listed as the compatible speed ring for the L7-C LE2, will it also fit the original L7-C?

A: Yes the Chimera Speed Ring for Video Pro Bank (Circular, 7.75") fits both the L7-C and the later versions as well.

Q: 8. Is this simply a swap into a nylon Chimera speedring? I have a number of rings with Balcar/Whitelightning. I want to switch them to Bowens.

A: This Chimera product would be the center insert rather than the outer nylon ring that accepts the softbox rods.

Q: 9. Does this fir the Desisti f6 daylight led?

A: No , it will fit Chimera speed ring # 9120

Q: 10. I have the speed ring, what insert do I need to be able to use with an Apurture bowens mount?

A: The Bowen-S mount is universal and industry standard, however the diameter of the adapter ring may very. To choose the correct adapter ring I would suggest to find the speed ring that you have on our website and take a look in accessories. If the speed ring that you have is from current Chimera soft-box then this is the adapter for Bowen-S that will fit the speed ring.