Pros/cons of the Octabank by Elinchrom vs. the Illuminata/Illuminat Grande from Photek?

I am currently in the market to buy softboxes and was wondering if

anyone has any feedback on either of these two products?

I have a 2403CX blackline speedotron with 202VF strobes.

Does the Elinchrom have a universal speedring or even a speedring

that would fit the speedotron? I know that it is made to go with

their brand of lights, but I am not going to get new lights just to

go with a softbox! Will this type work?

Also, I am highly interested in the Photex if the Octabank won't

work. But,I would prefer feedback before sinking the money into such

an expensive item.

I am doing children's portraiture along with 3/4 shots of adults with

children, head shots, and also full body shots of children.

Thanks for your input,

Michelle

The Elinchrom part is known as the Universal Bank Adapter available at B&H Photo for $62.95. Fits the Speedotron 202VF and the 206.

to use an automotive analogy<P>

the Octabank is a mercedes: espensive but rugged. Yes they can be used with other

lights.<P> Photek makes great umbrellas. <P> Have you looked at Chimera (http://

www,chimeralighting.com) or Plume ( http://www.plumeltd.com )