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| Author: | xbg421x [ Thu Dec 10, 2009 5:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | 30x60" Giant softbox standard |
I am interested in purchasing the giant softbox 30"x60".. will a Nikon sb900 or two speedlights have sufficient power to light one up? |
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| Author: | Technical Support [ Thu Dec 10, 2009 4:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 30x60" Giant softbox standard |
Assuming you have a means to connect the speedlite to the softbox, you will probably want to use the diffusion dome (SB800's had one, i assume SB900's do, too) for better filling. Whether you have one or five speedlites, you will get good fill. Adding more lights will merely add to the output. |
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| Author: | The Prince of Cheap [ Thu Dec 10, 2009 5:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 30x60" Giant softbox standard |
hmmm... 3ft x 5ft softbox... hotshoe flash... good luck. when you can afford it... (not assuming you just cant) get a B400 or B800 and a vagabond and you'll have worlds more light than what you have. after a while... toting 10 speedlights and using 6 to in a single softbox to get the fstop you need that one b400 coulda gotten you will eventually play out. not harm intended man... just sounds like more work than it should be. |
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| Author: | CaseyC [ Fri Dec 11, 2009 3:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 30x60" Giant softbox standard |
Heck, you are better off purchasing a B800. Same price of a Nikon Speedlight. |
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| Author: | The Prince of Cheap [ Fri Dec 11, 2009 1:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 30x60" Giant softbox standard |
Damn right Casey! |
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| Author: | Technical Support [ Mon Dec 14, 2009 5:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 30x60" Giant softbox standard |
The practicality of such a set up not withstanding, it can be done. With the diffuser dome, light will "fill" the box. The real concern may be at what aperture/ISO would you need to use. |
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| Author: | stellamerc [ Mon Dec 21, 2009 2:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 30x60" Giant softbox standard |
you might try to get your hands on the giant soft box and see how it operates before making your decision. I LOVE all of my various WL and AB lights, stands and my beauty dish, but the giant soft box has proven to be my least favorite piece of gear. it's cumbersome and not useful on location because it's so cumbersome to assemble (it gets dirty when you have to put it together face down on whatever floor you're working with). |
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| Author: | CaseyC [ Mon Dec 21, 2009 2:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 30x60" Giant softbox standard |
I have seen people do this, and it does work. However, the problem is the bracket needs to hold 2 strobes, and the softbox. That's roughly 800 bucks for 2 flashes, you can get 2-3 strobes for the same price of an AB. I'm not knocking down your idea, but I feel you should reconsider you decision. Search on youtube for some ideas. I think I have seen some there. Regards, Casey |
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