On 6/14/2013 8:24 AM, Bruce Walker wrote:
Here's a recommendation for you. Last night I succumbed to LMA (light
modifier addiction) and ordered a new softbox:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300896302632?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
This design is ideal for hotshoe flashes because it is very efficient,
light weight, and behaves like an umbrella so all umbrella doodads
work with it. With a multi-shoe you can put three flashes in it for
big light. Put a high wattage CFL in it for video. Plus the octagon
shape gives a round catch-light in eyes. It's a smaller knock-off of
the Westcott Apollo Orb but is only $25 (free shipping) rather than
$125. I just hope it doesn't fall apart too fast. It's shipping by
rowboat from Shenzhen so don't expect a report on it for a while.
That certainly looks like a pretty useful setup! I'll bookmark it and
wait until you have a chance to see if the build quality is reasonable.
Also, I need to invest in some stands before I get too far ahead of
myself. Portability and quick setup are going to be an important factor.
I don't have a permanent location to set up a studio, but I have a lot
of places people are willing to let me use with a little bit of notice.
This photography thing is turning out to be a lot like work.
-- Walt
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