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Softbox for speedlite...

  • 31-12-2010 9:42pm
    #1
    kelly1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,026 ✭✭✭


    Hello all, looking for some help/advice with choosing a softbox for my Canon speedlite (580EX II).

    The one I have in mind is the 60 x 60cm Lastolite Ezbox but I'm not sure if I should get the kit including stand because I've no idea what kind of attachment is on the stand. So I'm not sure if it can be used with other umbrella brackets etc.

    Does anyone else have a Lastolite softbox or can you recommend something else? Would I be better off going for the 76cm model?

    I've also ordered Yongnuo RF602 radio triggers.

    Thanks,
    Noel.


Comments

  • #2
    BrendanRyan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 62 ✭✭BrendanRyan


    I've heard good things about this http://www.fjwestcott.com/products/product.cfm?itemnum=2334&tbl=products&head=speedlite

    Have been meaning to buy one for a bit, might be worth a look.


  • #3
    Kbeg3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 679 ✭✭✭Kbeg3


    I have the smaller Ezybox kit. I haven't used it a while though. The bracket that comes with he stand has a hole for an umbrella. The softbox is very easy to put up compared to my Elinchrom ones. If I was back again I'd get a bigger one.


  • #4
    mehfesto
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,277 ✭✭✭mehfesto


    I have the Ezybox too.

    It was the best option for me - portable, lightweight, easy to assemble and folds down relatively flat. Gives lovely results too. Like this one from last night.

    I got the lot (stand, heads, and softbox) for under 200 up in John Gunns. Well worth the money imo.


  • #5
    kelly1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,026 ✭✭✭kelly1


    Thanks all. I went ahead an ordered the 76cm box from Barkers. Can't wait! :)


  • #6
    ditpaintball
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 993 ✭✭✭ditpaintball


    I use an ''EZ Fold'' Softbox and it works great. I bought it from UK Highland that I seen on amazon: http://www.ukhighland.com/ecom-prodshow/Softbox_60x60.html

    It's a great little softbox that comes will every thing you need. to get going. All you need is a light stand. I use it with my Nikon Speedlights with a iShoot wireless trigger.

    Here is it in action:
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    View more posts with me using it on my blog: http://www.richie.ie/tag/softbox/


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