I'm trying to come up with the best way to complete a small studio lighting setup. I have 2 120WS strobes with 32" umbrellas and stands. I also have 2 extra stands. I'd like to get 2 more AC slave strobes of about the same power. I can't decide whether to go with 2 more umbrellas and holders or get 2 24-32" soft boxes. My umbrellas can be used as bounce or "shoot thru". When used as shoot thru sometimes the ribs cause a shadow problem.
What do you all think of umbrellas vs softboxes as far as ease of setup/use and effectiveness/versatility. Main uses would be: portrait, product and still life. TIA Don
