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which softbox would you get?

 
viodea
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Dec 15, 2008 22:36 |  #1

I have 2 Interfit Stellar mono lights and 2 softbox around 39"x39". I want to get a smaller softbox for head shot and easier light control.
Which of the following is a better choice.

Cheapest.....
http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …4x24_Stellar_So​ftbox.html (external link)

Looks decent but require adapter ring. I can get the one from my other softbox but I'll not be able to switch to a bigger softbox as easy.
http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …Range_Softbox_2​4x24_.html (external link)

It's a little bigger than I want but with modifiers.
http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …box_with_Grid_S​trip_.html (external link)




  
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Dec 16, 2008 01:01 |  #2

I would go with the 24x36 w/ modifiers- best bang for the buck.
I use the 39x39 for head shots - you might try moving it forward or back -
can make a big difference in light quality and falloff. Not closer but parallel
to model.


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viodea
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Dec 16, 2008 11:53 |  #3

The ceiling of my basement is not that high. I hope a smaller softbox will be easier to use when I want a higher angle.




  
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eduardofrances
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Dec 16, 2008 12:03 |  #4

viodea wrote in post #6886536 (external link)
I have 2 Interfit Stellar mono lights and 2 softbox around 39"x39". I want to get a smaller softbox for head shot and easier light control.
Which of the following is a better choice.

Cheapest.....
http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …4x24_Stellar_So​ftbox.html (external link)

Looks decent but require adapter ring. I can get the one from my other softbox but I'll not be able to switch to a bigger softbox as easy.
http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …Range_Softbox_2​4x24_.html (external link)

It's a little bigger than I want but with modifiers.
http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …box_with_Grid_S​trip_.html (external link)

The first one is absolutely a POS, the white baffles aren't treated to eliminate fluorescence which results in ugly magenta color casts I have one (received as a gift), I would avoid it at all costs. I don't have any experience with their pro line though.


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