mickeyjuice Cream of the Crop  7,876 posts Likes: 1 Joined May 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia More info | Nov 23, 2010 21:26 | #31  Permanent banakfreak wrote in post #11336289  Ok lets start off with a little Q and A, What makes light soft? Is defused light soft? <rolls eyes> Soft light comes from the size of the light. I think you mean "relative size". cheers, juice (Canon shooter, Elinchrom lighter, but pretty much agnostic on brands.)
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Jannie Goldmember 4,936 posts Joined Jan 2008 More info | Nov 25, 2010 11:10 | #32 Messing with this idea a while back, I took my 69" Elinchrom Octabox, set it up but didn't turn on the strobe. Instead I put a stand right in front with a 580EXII with the wide angle lens pulled out and set it up facing the center of the octabox with the lens flush with the front edges of the octabox. Then I did some metering tests and took a few shots. I didn't keep the results but at the time I was startled by how well it worked as an indirect source. Of course this isnt' practical but it did get me thinking that there is a lot more opportunity with speedlights than I had previously considered. Maybe I'll try this with the 74" Indirect Octabank just for fun. Ms.Jannie
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Ricku Goldmember  1,295 posts Joined Jan 2010 Location: Bangkok More info | Permanent ban I have a question about the westcott apollo sofbox. Is this really the only softbox that is portable and easy / quick to set up? 5D II • 35L • 135L • 70-200 2.8L II •Flickr
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mickeyjuice Cream of the Crop 7,876 posts Likes: 1 Joined May 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia More info | Dec 16, 2010 18:30 | #34 Permanent banRicku wrote in post #11465307 I have a question about the westcott apollo sofbox. Is this really the only softbox that is portable and easy / quick to set up? No, not by a long shot. Plenty of other options. cheers, juice (Canon shooter, Elinchrom lighter, but pretty much agnostic on brands.)
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Ricku Goldmember 1,295 posts Joined Jan 2010 Location: Bangkok More info | Dec 16, 2010 18:38 | #35 Permanent banmickeyjuice wrote in post #11465488 No, not by a long shot. Plenty of other options. Please share a few names. I am looking for my first softbox. I want it to be at least 28 inch, and very portable. 5D II • 35L • 135L • 70-200 2.8L II •Flickr
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JayCeeImages Goldmember  1,544 posts Joined Aug 2007 Location: CA More info | Dec 16, 2010 18:47 | #36 Ricku wrote in post #11465307 I have a question about the westcott apollo sofbox. Is this really the only softbox that is portable and easy / quick to set up? Always when I see people talking about softboxes that are easy to use and portable, it is always about the westcott.  Portable...no, there are several others that are easily as portable. To name some, we need to know what type of lights you are using. Nobody cares about your gear list...
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Ricku Goldmember 1,295 posts Joined Jan 2010 Location: Bangkok More info | Dec 16, 2010 18:51 | #37 Permanent banJeffro250 wrote in post #11465585 Portable...no, there are several others that are easily as portable. To name some, we need to know what type of lights you are using. As far as being portable, easy to use and versatile(ability to use it with nearly any light), I think the Apollo is in a class of its own...IMO. I am using 580EX II and other hot shoe speedlites only. 5D II • 35L • 135L • 70-200 2.8L II •Flickr
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Wilt Reader's Digest Condensed version of War and Peace [POTN Vol 1]  More info | Dec 16, 2010 18:52 | #38 Ricku wrote in post #11465531 Please share a few names. I am looking for my first softbox. I want it to be at least 28 inch, and very portable. Right now I am looking at the westcott apollo softboxes, but I would like to see some alternatives. Any info will be greatly appreciated. Softboxes, when dismantled, are about the size of umbrellas collapsed! Speed rings are about 6" square and 1" thick...hardly bulky. You need to give me OK to edit your image and repost! Keep POTN alive and well with member support https://photography-on-the.net/forum/donate.php
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Mark1 Cream of the Crop  6,725 posts Likes: 7 Joined Feb 2008 Location: Maryland More info | Dec 16, 2010 19:54 | #39 Wilt is right. After you get used to setting up and tearing down a soft box the "portability" becomes a non issue. One of my softboxes even comes with a bag. It is about 6 inches wide about 30 long and 2 inches deep. Just as easy to carry as an umbrella. I can set it up in about 3 minutes. If I left the baffels attatched it could be about 1 minute. I also have the 50 inch apallo. It sets up in about the same amount of time. The decision on what one to bring/use is based on the light I want or need, not what one is easier. So dont be afraid to consider a 'normal' softbox if it fits what you need.
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Ricku Goldmember 1,295 posts Joined Jan 2010 Location: Bangkok More info | Permanent ban Thanks for the answers. Very helpfull! 5D II • 35L • 135L • 70-200 2.8L II •Flickr
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jsvphoto THREAD STARTER Senior Member  790 posts Likes: 1 Joined Aug 2008 Location: Great Falls, Montana More info | Dec 20, 2010 22:13 | #41 Thanks for the responses. I appreciate all the insights, as usual. Canon 7D Gripped; Canon 7D ii Gripped; Canon 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM; Canon 70-200 f/2.8 L; Canon TS-E 24 f/3.5 L; Sigma 85 f/1.4; Rokinon 8mm f/3.5; various lights & gizmos
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