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FIGHT!
Ok I was going to get a:
Lumiquest softbox:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0016CT0J8/ref=ord_cart_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=A2ABEQSX6JRGVR
and a:
Stofen OM-EY
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0007DDK7A/ref=ord_cart_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=A2ABEQSX6JRGVR
for my Canon Speedlite 580M2, but on looking at the Lumiquest website it appears that they attach to the flash via a strip of velcro attached to the top of the flash unit - which is where the Stofen appears to attach too. Now of course once the velcro is on there its more of a perminant fixture - which would prevent the Stofen from attaching to the flash unit. I looked on the Lumiquest site more and they do have a clinch strip which is removable, but as being outside, hunting bugs and all things is one major use of the Lumiquest I intend I don't think a removable strip is going to work well - plus its designed from a point of not getting gunk on the flash as opposed to being take-on take-off.
So does anyone own either or both of these and is able to confirm what I suspect and if I am right which should I go for? The Stofen attracted me as its small and easy to pack - something that I could use when out with family and such without the need for the Lumiquest - which is much larger
Ok I was going to get a:
Lumiquest softbox:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0016CT0J8/ref=ord_cart_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=A2ABEQSX6JRGVR
and a:
Stofen OM-EY
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0007DDK7A/ref=ord_cart_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=A2ABEQSX6JRGVR
for my Canon Speedlite 580M2, but on looking at the Lumiquest website it appears that they attach to the flash via a strip of velcro attached to the top of the flash unit - which is where the Stofen appears to attach too. Now of course once the velcro is on there its more of a perminant fixture - which would prevent the Stofen from attaching to the flash unit. I looked on the Lumiquest site more and they do have a clinch strip which is removable, but as being outside, hunting bugs and all things is one major use of the Lumiquest I intend I don't think a removable strip is going to work well - plus its designed from a point of not getting gunk on the flash as opposed to being take-on take-off.
So does anyone own either or both of these and is able to confirm what I suspect and if I am right which should I go for? The Stofen attracted me as its small and easy to pack - something that I could use when out with family and such without the need for the Lumiquest - which is much larger
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