Fotodiox 6" x 8" Softbox: Would I go wrong with one of these?

I'm looking for a VERY portable solution for outdoor fill-flash shots! Would I go wrong with one of these: http://www.amazon.com …/ref=cm_cr_pr_p​roduct_top ? What are the alternatives at a similar price range?

A few questions? What are you shooting, at what distances, and on what flash. The most likely answer is this will do you absolutely no good at all. At distances of more than about 5 feet they dont soften the light at all on a human sized subject.

gonzogolf wrote in post #12819710
A few questions? What are you shooting, at what distances, and on what flash. The most likely answer is this will do you absolutely no good at all. At distances of more than about 5 feet they dont soften the light at all on a human sized subject.

It would be used with my only flash (430EX) for now to shoot portraits within 5-7ft. So, no go?

size is what makes light softer, size and proximity. This doesnt increase the size of your light source in any significant manner compared to the subject at more than a few feet. I would buck up, get a shoot through umbrella 40 inches or so, and use the wireless features on your camera/flash.

gonzogolf wrote in post #12819755
size is what makes light softer, size and proximity. This doesnt increase the size of your light source in any significant manner compared to the subject at more than a few feet. I would buck up, get a shoot through umbrella 40 inches or so, and use the wireless features on your camera/flash.

I was just looking for a temporary/portable solution. I think I'll pass then and just buy something better later. Thank you.

Wish I had better news, but I think your fill will look about the same bare as with that box. But if you havent started with off camera flash yet, give it a try. An investment of about $60 and you are good to go. Umbrella = $25, about that for a cheap stand, add a bracket $15ish and you are good to go.

gonzogolf wrote in post #12819798
Wish I had better news, but I think your fill will look about the same bare as with that box. But if you havent started with off camera flash yet, give it a try. An investment of about $60 and you are good to go. Umbrella = $25, about that for a cheap stand, add a bracket $15ish and you are good to go.

Thank you! I have done off-camera flash but that's with bare flash! I will eventually go the umbrella or bigger softbox route.

The Lumiquest Softbox III is very effective on a 430Ex if used within 2-4 feet of the subject. I use it hand-held off camera (triggered wirelessly by my 60D pop-up flash) to shoot at receptions, etc. Next step up might be a Cheetah Qbox 24 (see relevant thread on POTN).