I've been using this softbox for about six months now, and it has become the most-used modifier in my location bag. I initially purchased it to use with a hand-held boomed light for event shooting (example: [...] It has worked admirably in that capacity, proving to be durable and relatively easy to use, while producing beautiful quality of light.
Pros:
- Construction: I assumed from the price and pictures that the softbox was constructed from vinyl. Instead, I was pleasantly surprised to discover the exterior was made of thick rip-stop nylon. So far it has held up well to folding and general use. I haven't noticed any deformation or loose threads. Finally, contrary to some other reviews, the ball head on my softbox is rock solid when tightened down. I have fairly strong hands, but when I tested it, I couldn't so much as get it to budge. It is possible that there was an isolated problem with the first run, but if so, it appears to have been resolved.
- Price: This is a similar product to the Lastolite Ezybox. Given the large price difference and how well this softbox has performed, I can't see a good reason to go that route. This is only
- Quality of Light: A small softbox will add a lot of variety if you usually shoot with umbrellas. It is a slightly harder light source, similar to a beauty dish. More importantly, it is a more directional source than an umbrella, which really helps with spill control. This portrait was taken inside a standard white office and would have been hard to accomplish with an umbrella: [...]
Cons:
- Documentation: There is no literature included explaining how to fold it. So once you've unfolded it, you've more or less opened Pandora's Box. For those struggling, it folds in an identical manner to the aforementioned Lastolite Ezybox, and there are several youtube videos explaining how to fold that product. Once you've done it once or twice it's really simple, but they did somewhat drop the ball in this respect.
Overall, this is a very well made, versatile product that I would recommend without hesitation. It certainly made me want to buy again from this company. Provided you're willing to track down the folding instructions for yourself, it's hard to go wrong at this price.
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