Bill has a good point here. I use umbrellas far more often than soft
boxes. Also, some white umbrellas can be used as soft boxes simply by
reversing the light stand.
Paul
On Apr 13, 2006, at 6:11 PM, William Robb wrote:
----- Original Message ----- From: "Gonz"
Subject: Soft boxes, any recommendations
I'm looking to get a couple of softboxes. I have umbrellas and need
something with a more diffused look. Any experiences with particular
brands or styles? Sizes, shapes that are more useful? Anything I
should stay away from or watch out for?
Have you thought about larger umbrellas?
I haven't found soft boxes to be all that good for portraiture, though
they are very good for product/ still life pictures.
I fought with a set of Moonlight softboxes for many years, a 36 inch
and a 60 inch.
I find the light from them to be harder than from a 24 inch umbrella,
using the same head as a light source.
William Robb
