Best inexpensive Softbox for 580 exII

I have an umbrella already. Would like to have a good softbox. I have a lightstand that holds the umbrella. How does the softbox attach? I would like one that does not need a special part. Shooting people just for the fun of it in my house. How big can you go with that flash?

I just ordered a Cheetah Qbox 24 http://www.cheetahstan​d.com …38/Cheetah-Qbox-24/Detail, it's due to be delivered today but it seems like a good value based upon peoples' feedback here. You can get a lot of info in this thread: https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=817726

QBox 24 is getting very nice reviews. If you looking for cheaper still then there are ebay ones though some don't come with internal diffuser. I have one which is small but costs $50 or under. Works quite well for single person.

cheap speedlight softbox. I have a few of them. Great for the price.

http://cgi.ebay.com …iewItem&item=11​0455805704

Hey! I have one for sale if you are interested =] I switched to AB1600 with a 47inch Octabox but now i have a softbox laying around. Here is a pic
http://www.flickr.com/​photos/leninglass/2900​434158
http://www.flickr.com/​photos/leninglass/2900​434432
http://www.flickr.com/​photos/leninglass/2899​589345
http://www.flickr.com/​photos/leninglass/2899​588737

PM me if you're interested

I don't mean to steal the thread - but how do these work with the infrared receiver on the front of the 580 EXII? If I wanted to wirelessly trigger them with my 7D, does the softbox get in the way?

^^ to answer your question. Yes it will still fire. Infrared shoots through the white sheets. =D

Oh, cool - I never knew that.

Thanks!

checkout westcott apollo 28"

the BEST softbox I've EVER used. EVER. The build quality is identical to the comparable photoflex version.
http://www.gadgetinfin​ity.com/produc...0&cat​=0&page=1

If you just need the box, you can buy it separately for about 25 bucks on the same site, although I do suggest getting the speedlight adapter (the cylinder looking thing on the L bracket in the picture).

14 of the 20 photos in this portfolio we're shot using it:
http://www.modelmayhem​.com/portfolio/548217/​0

if you dont need/want to buy the whole kit, you can made your own speedlight adapter, ala David Hobby: http://strobist.blogsp​ot.com/2007/07...-soft-box.html

^^^ that's not the same speedring, but the concept still applies VERY nicely ^^^

feel free to ask any questions about this kit. i never see anything about it in reviews, so i feel like i'm the only one who owns it. people take the price as a sign of poor quality, which absolutely incorrect.

Now go buy 8 of those boxes for the same price as the easybox. go. shoo!

Jonathan Taylor wrote in post #9947762
the BEST softbox I've EVER used. EVER. The build quality is identical to the comparable photoflex version.
http://www.gadgetinfin​ity.com/produc...0&cat​=0&page=1

If you just need the box, you can buy it separately for about 25 bucks on the same site, although I do suggest getting the speedlight adapter (the cylinder looking thing on the L bracket in the picture).

14 of the 20 photos in this portfolio we're shot using it:
http://www.modelmayhem​.com/portfolio/548217/​0

if you dont need/want to buy the whole kit, you can made your own speedlight adapter, ala David Hobby: http://strobist.blogsp​ot.com/2007/07...-soft-box.html

^^^ that's not the same speedring, but the concept still applies VERY nicely ^^^

feel free to ask any questions about this kit. i never see anything about it in reviews, so i feel like i'm the only one who owns it. people take the price as a sign of poor quality, which absolutely incorrect.

Now go buy 8 of those boxes for the same price as the easybox. go. shoo!

tried to check links on the other thread you posted on as well...links do not work

WHOOPS! potn fail

Here is the softbox combo: http://www.gadgetinfin​ity.com …ductid=17270&ca​t=0&page=1

Here is the softbox by itself: http://www.gadgetinfin​ity.com …ductid=17173&ca​t=0&page=1

Here is the adapter by itself: http://www.gadgetinfin​ity.com …ductid=17267&ca​t=0&page=1

Here is the DIY speedring adapter alternative: http://strobist.blogsp​ot.com …-speedlight-soft-box.html (again, not the same style of speedring, but the concept works exactly the same way)

Thanks Jonathan, those links just saved me about $100

I already have a softbox and speedring - but had never thought outside the box enough to think I could get my speedlight in *that* softbox and speedring - and was planning on buying a smaller softbox with speedlight adaptor.

Now I don't have to!

Jonathan Taylor wrote in post #9949374
WHOOPS! potn fail

Here is the softbox combo: http://www.gadgetinfin​ity.com …ductid=17270&ca​t=0&page=1

Here is the softbox by itself: http://www.gadgetinfin​ity.com …ductid=17173&ca​t=0&page=1

Here is the adapter by itself: http://www.gadgetinfin​ity.com …ductid=17267&ca​t=0&page=1

Here is the DIY speedring adapter alternative: http://strobist.blogsp​ot.com …-speedlight-soft-box.html (again, not the same style of speedring, but the concept works exactly the same way)

Thats a really nice looking setup if you want/need something portable for use with a flash gun!

Thx for the info.

Jonathan Taylor wrote in post #9949374
WHOOPS! potn fail

Here is the softbox combo: http://www.gadgetinfin​ity.com …ductid=17270&ca​t=0&page=1

Here is the softbox by itself: http://www.gadgetinfin​ity.com …ductid=17173&ca​t=0&page=1

Here is the adapter by itself: http://www.gadgetinfin​ity.com …ductid=17267&ca​t=0&page=1

Here is the DIY speedring adapter alternative: http://strobist.blogsp​ot.com …-speedlight-soft-box.html (again, not the same style of speedring, but the concept works exactly the same way)