Another vote for Amvona. I got my 5 foot octabox for under $100 to Canada - including shipping! - through an eBay auction. I was really impressed with everything except the bag that it is supposed to pack into, which came apart at the seams (literally) within a couple months. But the octabox is awesome. Came with speed ring, separate grid, and baffle inserts in silver and gold that velcro attach inside to alter the color of the light.
I've bought quite a bit from Amvona, and am consistently impressed with the quality and price. I know it's not chimera, but I don't have a chimera budget yet, and I feel that my Amvona gear will last at least a few years until I have a budget for the better stuff.
And in the end... it's the results that matter, not the name on your gear!
Cheers!
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