Softbox Suggestions

[zona5101]

Originally Posted by BryanPanting

I would have to say for the most part I don't really have much of a problem with the umbrella. I was thinking of trying a softbox though to soften the light more and hopefully get some more control over there the light is going. If that makes sense.

The quality of light can be very good from an umbrella and as Rentham points out are a lot cheaper.

here's a quick comparison:

http://neilvn.com/tangents/2010/12/2...x-vs-umbrella/

[BryanPanting]

The quality of light can be very good from an umbrella and as Rentham points out are a lot cheaper.
here's a quick comparison:

Very cool thanks, maybe I will try it out first with a larger umbrella. Be much cheaper doing that and then adding a softbox later if I wanted to.

[zona5101]

right on.
A 60" convertible umbrella (bounce or shoot through) is $38
a 60" octobox is $270 plus another $40 or 50 for the speed ring

Photoflex Convertible Umbrella-60" UM-RUT60 B&H Photo Video

Photoflex OctoDome3 Softbox, Medium - 5' (1.5 m) FV-MOD5 B&H