Softbox or umbrella

wfpload · 19th July 2007

Hi there,just very curious about those who use strobe and need to know what is the difference using softbox and umbrella.Is there any link that I can find the answer.

Thanks

catchlights · 19th July 2007

softbox:
light softer and more controllable.
expensive
not so portable

umbrella:
light less soft compare to softbox
not easy to control and light spill all over the place.
cheaper
very portable

Sausage · 22nd September 2007

I picked up a $2 umbrella from Daiso. It's quite translucent and seems alright for bouncing.

hirowen · 23rd September 2007

Originally Posted by Sausage

I picked up a $2 umbrella from Daiso. It's quite translucent and seems alright for bouncing.

Very Good Idea!

19th July 2007	#1
wfpload Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North Posts: 117	Softbox or umbrella Hi there,just very curious about those who use strobe and need to know what is the difference using softbox and umbrella.Is there any link that I can find the answer. Thanks

19th July 2007	#2
catchlights Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Punggol Posts: 10,774	Re: Softbox or umbrella softbox: light softer and more controllable. expensive not so portable umbrella: light less soft compare to softbox not easy to control and light spill all over the place. cheaper very portable __________________ Shoot to Live, Live to Shoot www.foto-u.com \| www.benjaminloo.com \| email

22nd September 2007	#3
Sausage Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: At home Posts: 1,075	Re: Softbox or umbrella I picked up a $2 umbrella from Daiso. It's quite translucent and seems alright for bouncing. __________________ Singapore anime news Machine Mess