softboxes
Aug 4, 2013 23:32:09 #
Needing a good soft box to use with my speedlight and pocket wizard mini looking at a cheetah qbox wondering if anyone has used them
Aug 5, 2013 01:57:13 #
I use a Fotodiox 6"x8" Softbox, about $15:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003Y30334/ref=pe_175190_21431760_M3T1_ST1_dp_1
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003Y30334/ref=pe_175190_21431760_M3T1_ST1_dp_1
Aug 5, 2013 10:02:05 #
Checkout the Rapid box by wescott. Uses a speed light and have used it and it is a really great product.
Aug 5, 2013 17:51:18 #
Aug 5, 2013 18:42:10 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
I use a Fotodiox 6"x8" Softbox, about $15:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003Y30334/ref=pe_175190_21431760_M3T1_ST1_dp_1
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003Y30334/ref=pe_175190_21431760_M3T1_ST1_dp_1
For those who like something made of sterner stuff, and folds flat, the LumiQuest SoftBox
http://www.amazon.com/LumiQuest-LQ-107-SoftBox/dp/B0016CT0J8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1375742458&sr=8-2&keywords=lumiquest+softbox
Aug 5, 2013 19:11:39 #
Wall-E wrote:
What are the 'face' dimensions of a LumiQuest Softbox LQ-107? Is the illumination even, corner to corner? I like the shape around the lens.For those who like something made of sterner stuff, and folds flat, the LumiQuest SoftBox
http://www.amazon.com/LumiQuest-LQ-107-SoftBox/dp/B0016CT0J8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1375742458&sr=8-2&keywords=lumiquest+softbox
http://www.amazon.com/LumiQuest-LQ-107-SoftBox/dp/B0016CT0J8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1375742458&sr=8-2&keywords=lumiquest+softbox
Aug 5, 2013 19:16:28 #
I own the lumicrest but it is not big enough to provide good light dispersion for portraits that us why I am looking for something larger
Aug 5, 2013 19:17:49 #
nolte1964 wrote:
Needing a good soft box to use with my speedlight and pocket wizard mini looking at a cheetah qbox wondering if anyone has used them
I have a 24" Strobies softbox that looks similar.
Works great, only drawback is I can't seem to fold it back down to the size I got it!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00409G9X4/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?creative=395097&creativeASIN=B00409G9X4&linkCode=asn&ref_=asc_df_B00409G9X42637540&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=pg-1614-86-20
Here is a review of the Q box and Lastolite:
http://learningdslr.com/2011/04/best-portable-softbox-lastolite-ezybox-vs-cheetahstand-qbox/
I also use an old Plume Wafer 20x30". I get better coverage and softer light with the larger size. I adapted the speed ring to take a speedlight using an L bracket from the hardware store.
I really like the design of the Wescott Rapid boxes referenced above.
http://fjwestcott.com/product/the-rapid-box-octa-min
Aug 5, 2013 19:18:42 #
nolte1964 wrote:
Portrait softbox is a completely different piece of equipment. The ones pictured above are primarily for macro-photography. Sorry!I own the lumicrest but it is not big enough to provide good light dispersion for portraits that us why I am looking for something larger
Aug 5, 2013 19:27:04 #
nolte1964 wrote:
I own the lumicrest but it is not big enough to provide good light dispersion for portraits that us why I am looking for something larger
I also own the LumiQuest LTP, which is only suitable for off-camera work.
http://www.amazon.com/LumiQuest-LQ-124-SoftBox-LTp/dp/B00494HZJ2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375744999&sr=8-1&keywords=lumiquest+ltp.
Above that, I've got Apollo, Chimera and Cowboy Studio full sized softboxes. Much bigger $$$.
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