A while back I saw some softboxes and stands that can be used with speedlights like the Canon 580 EX. I can't remember where I saw these. Any help locating would be appreciated.
LarryWeinman Goldmember 1,438 posts Likes: 66 Joined Jul 2006 More info | Jan 01, 2009 09:01 | #1 A while back I saw some softboxes and stands that can be used with speedlights like the Canon 580 EX. I can't remember where I saw these. Any help locating would be appreciated. 7D Mark II 6D 100mm f 2.8 macro 180mm f 3.5 macro, MP-E-65 300mm f 2.8 500mm f4 Tokina 10-17mm fisheye 10-22mm 17-55mm 24-105mm 70-300mm 70-200 f 2.8 Mk II 100-400mm Mk II 1.4 TCIII 2X TCIII 580EX II 430 EX II MT 24 EX Sigma 150-600
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Jan 01, 2009 09:08 | #2 this is what i use for my 580exII, http://www.adorama.com/PFLDSK.html Jerome
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SuzyView Cream of the Crop  More info | Jan 01, 2009 09:10 | #3 I bought the Ezybox and don't regret it. It sets up in a minute and takes down in 2. So, when I need to pull out a softbox, I ignore the others I have and go to that one. Suzie - Still Speaking Canonese!
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Jan 01, 2009 09:18 | #4 I second the Ezybox hotshoe, produces some great light for headshots. Some call me the Heilan' Laddie, but others call me Rob.
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bobbyz Cream of the Crop 20,506 posts Likes: 3479 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA More info | Jan 01, 2009 12:26 | #5 I also like the photoflex small SB. I have the extra-small version but if buying again would go for the small in place of the extra-small. You can even use it with strobes with proper speed ring. It comes with speed ring for hot shoe flash. Fuji XT-1, 18-55mm
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BlackeyCole Senior Member 480 posts Likes: 21 Joined Feb 2007 Location: Alamogordo New Mexico More info | Jan 01, 2009 14:39 | #6 I have two 16"x16" eBay Softboxes that I used with my Vivitar 285's with the supplied universal speed rings and a ball bungee to keep the head at the wide angle position. I was inpressed with the quality of the build and the light when I got it. Both cost me around $50 shipped at the time. I just ordered and mounted 2 of the Photoflex cold shoe brackets for the XS softbox and haven't actually used them with my 580exII or 550ex flash yet but based on some research the Canon flashes should work well adn give me more light from the box since they have a GN@100 of 190 vd that of the 285's 140@100 if I remember correctly. If money was not a factor I would probably go with the ezbox just for the setup/tear down time savings and how easy it is to transport. I also, may get the Photflex 16"x22" softbox for the rectangle profile. Click Here and Join the POTN flickr Group Today!
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Moonjo Senior Member  401 posts Joined Jun 2007 Location: Rocky Mountains More info | You can also look at this one, http://alzodigital.com …_porta_flash_soft_box.htm EOS R5 BG-R10 | EOS R5 | Canon RF70-200 f/2.8L IS | Canon RF24-70mm f/2.8LIS | Canon EF100mm f/2.8LIS | Canon EF135mm f/2.0L | Canon EF85mm f/1.2L II | Canon EF24-105 f/4.0L IS | 580EX II.... and other lighting stuff
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m3rdpwr Goldmember 1,332 posts Joined Jun 2007 More info | I use this one.
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donp2112 Member 39 posts Joined Dec 2008 Location: Republic of Boulder, CO More info | Here's a DIY version. About $10 in materials. It's only 15" x 11.5" so it needs to be fairly close to the subject.
Cons: Form factor isn't very good since it doesn't fold. Currently friction fit attachment, will add some fancy scrunchies to it at some point to better secure. BTW, I mixed white and black Cool Foam since that was what I had on hand.  HOSTED PHOTO please log in to view hosted photos in full size.  HOSTED PHOTO please log in to view hosted photos in full size.
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donp2112 Member 39 posts Joined Dec 2008 Location: Republic of Boulder, CO More info | 2 more pix of the DIY...  HOSTED PHOTO please log in to view hosted photos in full size.  HOSTED PHOTO please log in to view hosted photos in full size.
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Jan 02, 2009 08:24 | #11 Thanks to all of you for some very helpful information. 7D Mark II 6D 100mm f 2.8 macro 180mm f 3.5 macro, MP-E-65 300mm f 2.8 500mm f4 Tokina 10-17mm fisheye 10-22mm 17-55mm 24-105mm 70-300mm 70-200 f 2.8 Mk II 100-400mm Mk II 1.4 TCIII 2X TCIII 580EX II 430 EX II MT 24 EX Sigma 150-600
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MikeMcCusker Senior Member  650 posts Joined Mar 2006 Location: Smyrna, De More info | Jan 02, 2009 08:44 | #12 SuzyView wrote in post #6982050  I bought the Ezybox and don't regret it. It sets up in a minute and takes down in 2. So, when I need to pull out a softbox, I ignore the others I have and go to that one. Which one are you using, SuzyView? 20D with grip, 50D,Canon 50mm 1.8II,Canon 18-55,Canon EF 24-105mm IS, Canon 70-200 2,8L, Canon EFS 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM, Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6, 580EX, 430EX, ST-E2
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SuzyView Cream of the Crop More info | Jan 02, 2009 10:10 | #13 http://www.bhphotovideo.com …_Shoe_EZYBOX_Softbox.html Suzie - Still Speaking Canonese!
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JDubya Goldmember  1,034 posts Joined Jul 2006 More info | Jan 02, 2009 10:16 | #14 Here's what I made and use: 
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rodal126 Senior Member  392 posts Joined May 2007 Location: Southern California More info | Jan 02, 2009 12:29 | #15 I think that you're referring to this thread Larry Weinman wrote in post #6982021 A while back I saw some softboxes and stands that can be used with speedlights like the Canon 580 EX. I can't remember where I saw these. Any help locating would be appreciated. beauty & fashion photographer
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I just did a review for B&H on this softbox. I gave it a 4 star out of 5, price being the worse part.