which softbox for SB910

[johncook]

Hi guys,

I've bought an SB-910 for my nikon. wanted advice on getting a soft box, and what size to get.

Its for studio portraits (at home).

Is bigger better? Or is there a size limit for a speedlight.

If there is, then I might invest in a studio light as the primary light with a softbox, and use the SB910 to blow out the white background and for other flash purposes when out and about.

appreciate any advice. thanks

John

 

[Michael Sewell]

Most speedlight boxes are around the 24" x 24" size (60cm x 60cm if you're younger than me!)
This will get you a fairly decent portrait light, but really only head and shoulders, and with the box as close as possible.
There are some 80cm x 80cm folding boxes around on ebay, and the size increase makes a significant difference.

 

[landerson07]

Most speedlight boxes are around the 24" x 24" size (60cm x 60cm if you're younger than me!)
This will get you a fairly decent portrait light, but really only head and shoulders, and with the box as close as possible.
There are some 80cm x 80cm folding boxes around on ebay, and the size increase makes a significant difference.

I got the ishoot 80cm one from ebay that I thought was very good. Umbrella style too so easy to put up and down. The Cotswold ones aren't bad either but I preferred the mounting style of the others