It's not so much about the power, but the spread of light. There's mixed opinions on this, and it obviously depends what direction the light is facing too. But 60cm is oft quoted.Hi
Sorry I have seen a number of threads on softboxes, but need seen one which confirms the below:
What is the largest softbox and octabox I can use with one SB800 or YN565 on 1/4 power.
Thank you
Kev
No reason just for quick refresh.Is there a reason that it's only in 1/4 power?
Phil,It's not so much about the power, but the spread of light. There's mixed opinions on this, and it obviously depends what direction the light is facing too. But 60cm is oft quoted.
Then, only small unless you're prepared to be creative with a diffuser, I've seen people recommend fitting a stofen type and cutting holes in the sides. Or just fitting a stofen, or using the wide angle diffuser, but a speedlight just pointed at the front of a large softbox will create a hotspot that'll definitely be visible on your shots.Phil,
Thanks, I want to get ones like the Lencarta type ones where the flash is on the back facing the front as opposed to the flash facing the back of the umbrella.
Then, only small unless you're prepared to be creative with a diffuser, I've seen people recommend fitting a stofen type and cutting holes in the sides. Or just fitting a stofen, or using the wide angle diffuser, but a speedlight just pointed at the front of a large softbox will create a hotspot that'll definitely be visible on your shots.
You only need the power wire, you should still use wireless triggers.Thank you all for the valid input. I don't like the wires with strobes. I have seen the bare bulb type of flash, but looking at costs associated with them might just have to go via the strobes option.
Hi, Just don't buy the ones with the zip so you can slip the speedlight inside, JMO but they are a pain the backside, I found using the Godox holder a much better option and as they come with the Bowens mount so that opens up your options to any size of softbox you want to try.
Also they allow better access for the speedlight user
Russ
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You can easily wind up with .5-1 stop of falloff across a larger box with a speedlight...possibly more.I have seen a thread many years ago (I think on POTN) that showed that there is no limit to the size of the mod you can use with a speedlight.
Hi, Just don't buy the ones with the zip so you can slip the speedlight inside, JMO but they are a pain the backside, I found using the Godox holder a much better option and as they come with the Bowens mount so that opens up your options to any size of softbox you want to try.
Also they allow better access for the speedlight user
Russ
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Russ,
Which softball do you use with the bracket?
Cool. What are the results like? Any pics that you've taken using it?If you want to go a little step up from the softbox you could always make one of theseView: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6JtREEISA8
I made an 18" one and I have got to be the most inept handyman in the world took two days to make and two days to paint on both sides.
Russ
I've got one of these to use with my studio flash. Happy with the quality, and it wasn't expensive. Works great, but I haven't tried it with a speedlight.Phil, Russ,
Thank you, I want something like this one:
1. http://www.lencarta.com/studio-lighting/softboxes/profold-softbox/95cm-octa-folding-pro-softbox
I already have a cheap umbrella type like this one:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/80cm-32-O...840771?hash=item4af4373d43:g:io4AAOSwIwhWTY6O
But the diffuser has started to rip where the velcro is, also have one of the folding type ones which does not get much use. The main issue with No 1 link is that I am not sure if it is too big for one speed light...
Thank you
I've got one of these to use with my studio flash. Happy with the quality, and it wasn't expensive. Works great, but I haven't tried it with a speedlight.
I do have a bracket, so could try my speedlight. It's a nissin di622 that I have, so not sure how it compares output wise with your Flash.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=271825365833&alt=web
Would love one of these problem is they charge £17.95 postage on everything posted to Europe even an item at £3.99 = P&P £17.95 Grazy!!!I've got one of these to use with my studio flash. Happy with the quality, and it wasn't expensive. Works great, but I haven't tried it with a speedlight.
I do have a bracket, so could try my speedlight. It's a nissin di622 that I have, so not sure how it compares output wise with your Flash.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=271825365833&alt=web
Thank you Sir for taking those. Will have a good look when at the PC. Do they open like normal umbrella ones and is the middle rod solid or hollow?Hi Kev, hope this helps. Let me know if you need any others.
My flash set to +1.5 on the rear. Recycle time less than 2 secs.
1 1/125 @ f6
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My flash set to -0.5 on the rear. Recycle time less than 1 sec
1 1/125 @ f3.2
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Quick phone shot of setup
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Kev, it's opens like a brolly, and the middle rod looks solid.....has 2 diffusers and a grid.
Speed light, using the same settings as beforeThank you, are the last two pictures with the speed light of studio lights.
I'll try......
The center still reads at 255 which is the highest the camera can record. In order to see the true spread you should underexpose it farther so that the very center barely reaches 255 or is under.I'll try......
+1.5 on rear of flash
-0.5 on rear of flash
Not sure what you mean by 255?The center still reads at 255 which is the highest the camera can record. In order to see the true spread you should underexpose it farther so that the very center barely reaches 255 or is under.
And the setup is far enough away to pretty much negate the effect of the hotspot on the snowman.
If you put the eye dropper on in ps, you'll see the colour as numbers, and 255, 255, 255 is the RGB value for pure white.Not sure what you mean by 255?