is there such a thing as a mini softbox for hand-held flash?

nightwolf75 · 4th July 2004

harlo! wonder if anyone can help me? i read online that there are such a thing as a mini softbox that i can attach to the hand-held flashes. wonder if anyone sells it in singapore? was thinking of getting one for my sigma 500DG. i'm currently using a stofen omnibounce on my flash, but want to see if i can further diffuse my flash lighting when taking pictures.

thanks!

LKSC · 4th July 2004

Lumiquest makes a mini softbox that is compatible with Sigma EF500 series flashes.

www.lumiquest.com

2100 · 4th July 2004

Yup, Lumiquest got one. CP got sell, costed me $50 or so.

It is basically a plastic softbox attached to the flash with velcro.

http://www.lumiquest.com/lq925.htm

Seriously speaking, it is just an extremely overpriced piece of plastic s*** with limited effect. Unless you are using a 35mm (35mm terms) to shoot close up portraits, in case you like that kind of perspective. Better just get an umbrella with a flash bracket, can fold up to save space also what.

nightwolf75 · 4th July 2004

any other similar products out there?

the reason why i want to buy a mini soft box is that it saves me the hassle of carrying or buying a lights setup, even tho the effects are better. my omni bounce, while sufficient, still produces a bit too harsh a shadow for my liking.

but, thanks for all the advice!

will go and check out CP abt their prices.

lhjz · 6th July 2004

photoflex

this one looks like a balloon... saw it in action in a wedding
maybe you will like to chk out as well

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nightwolf75 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: in bet MORE diaper changes... Posts: 14,574	is there such a thing as a mini softbox for hand-held flash? harlo! wonder if anyone can help me? i read online that there are such a thing as a mini softbox that i can attach to the hand-held flashes. wonder if anyone sells it in singapore? was thinking of getting one for my sigma 500DG. i'm currently using a stofen omnibounce on my flash, but want to see if i can further diffuse my flash lighting when taking pictures. thanks! __________________ When did ignorance become a point of view? - Dilbert budget AD/ROM shooter, anyone?

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nightwolf75 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: in bet MORE diaper changes... Posts: 14,574	any other similar products out there? the reason why i want to buy a mini soft box is that it saves me the hassle of carrying or buying a lights setup, even tho the effects are better. my omni bounce, while sufficient, still produces a bit too harsh a shadow for my liking. but, thanks for all the advice! will go and check out CP abt their prices. __________________ When did ignorance become a point of view? - Dilbert budget AD/ROM shooter, anyone?

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lhjz Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: homeless Posts: 887	photoflex this one looks like a balloon... saw it in action in a wedding maybe you will like to chk out as well __________________ www.jzsfotografix.com

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LKSC Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 206	Lumiquest makes a mini softbox that is compatible with Sigma EF500 series flashes. www.lumiquest.com

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2100 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,116	Yup, Lumiquest got one. CP got sell, costed me $50 or so. It is basically a plastic softbox attached to the flash with velcro. http://www.lumiquest.com/lq925.htm Seriously speaking, it is just an extremely overpriced piece of plastic s*** with limited effect. Unless you are using a 35mm (35mm terms) to shoot close up portraits, in case you like that kind of perspective. Better just get an umbrella with a flash bracket, can fold up to save space also what.