I have two ab800s id like to get softboxes for and cant afford to spend alot. Any suggestions on brands and sizes. Most of my shooting is outside but some indoors
charlie_merrifi Senior Member  559 posts Joined Mar 2009 Location: Salem Oregon More info | Dec 19, 2011 21:21 | #1 I have two ab800s id like to get softboxes for and cant afford to spend alot. Any suggestions on brands and sizes. Most of my shooting is outside but some indoors Canon 5D classic, Canon XS, Sigma 24-70 2.8 HSM, EF 50mm 1.8 II, EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens,Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 III, Sigma Ef-500 DG super flash, Sigma EF-530 DG Super Flash
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clarence Goldmember  2,204 posts Likes: 1 Joined May 2008 Location: Northern VA More info | Dec 19, 2011 21:26 | #2 fotodiox 32x48 from amazon for $37 shipped... For Sale: 1D, T1i, 800mm, 600mm
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clarence Goldmember 2,204 posts Likes: 1 Joined May 2008 Location: Northern VA More info | Dec 19, 2011 21:30 | #3 several other similar choices... For Sale: 1D, T1i, 800mm, 600mm
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Dec 19, 2011 22:27 | #4 I personally love portable soft boxes because I do a lot of On location but for me, i recommend the apollo 28" Canon 7D Mk2, Sony A7iii, Canon 85mm f1.8, Canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS mk1, Sigma 17-55mm f2.8, Tamron 28-75iii, a few flashes and many modifiers
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bobbyz Cream of the Crop 20,506 posts Likes: 3479 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA More info | Dec 20, 2011 09:00 | #5 I wouldn't get Apollo 28 for Alien Bees. 50" is another matter. Even then no tilt on these unless you using a boom. And if you don't use a CyberCommander you have to remove the front panel each time you want to adjust power. My main gripes with apollo. I know strobist community loves it for what ever reasons. Fuji XT-1, 18-55mm
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agresbach Member  169 posts Joined Jan 2009 More info | Dec 20, 2011 13:45 | #6 clarence wrote in post #13571334  fotodiox 32x48 from amazon for $37 shipped... http://www.amazon.com …bees-Strobe/dp/B003EWKG3M
7d : Tamron 28-75 2.8 : Canon 50mm 1.8 : Canon 55-250mm : 430ex ii
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clarence Goldmember 2,204 posts Likes: 1 Joined May 2008 Location: Northern VA More info | Dec 20, 2011 14:15 | #7 agresbach wrote in post #13574603 did they update this model? their website lists a 36x48 and amazon has 32x48. I don't know. FWIW, I measured my fotodiox and the actual measurements of the white screen are 30"x45". For Sale: 1D, T1i, 800mm, 600mm
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gonzogolf dumb remark memorialized More info | Dec 20, 2011 14:20 | #8 For outside work. make sure you get a foldable softbox. You really dont want to be assembling the non-foldable ones on location. The PCB boxes are reasonably priced and if you want a lot of bang for your buck the PLM system with diffusion covers gives you huge light at a reasonable price.
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agresbach Member 169 posts Joined Jan 2009 More info | Jan 02, 2012 13:48 | #9 clarence wrote in post #13574740 I don't know. FWIW, I measured my fotodiox and the actual measurements of the white screen are 30"x45". So I guess if the black frame added an inch all around, that would come to about 32x48. thanks for the info. i'm stuck on deciding between the 32x48 softbox or the 60" octabox 7d : Tamron 28-75 2.8 : Canon 50mm 1.8 : Canon 55-250mm : 430ex ii
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