Seriously Guys? C'mon!

[kundalini]

Anybody remember these commercials? The premise is the same for many things in life.

 

[2WheelPhoto]

I agree with Derrel that these umbrella box are deff cheaper compared to the other makers, However, How much was the brand named umbrella box 79? 60$ more? THe lastolite 24X24 is 210 $ more than the ebay one and for a small softbox, its a lot more money to put towards something you will be shooting portrait and small product with a SPEEDLIGHT!?!?!.



I think nobody should cheap out on modifiers if your shooting professionally, However, I wouldn't hesitate to buy the 24X24 softbox from eBay again because i have used them intensively and know what they are capable of.

I bought one of these Visico softbox from ebay a few months ago. It was 80$ for a 80X100cm softbox with the bowens ring and the GRID. I was curious to see how well it performed and i was suprised to find out that it was actually well built. I have 2 of the same sized bowens softbox that was 240$ with the speed ring only (no grid) and and end up using the visico softbox as much as the more expensive bowens.

The visico softbox is a bit deeper and i noticed a slight warmer temp to it but nothing crazy.


Now you be the judge!
Does different color temp means wrong? no really. Every modifier that i use have a different color temp create a different light, softer or harsher but IMO
, you shooting should be adjusted to every modifier you use and do now expect to get the same color temp, same exposure from every modifier, that would make no sense.

here is one shot i did with the visico softbox that i paid 80$. the price of a meal at a restaurant lol

I don't think i would have done better using one of my more expensive brand named soft box. It all comes down on how you use it.

nice!

 

[nickzou]

Anybody remember these commercials? The premise is the same for many things in life.

Nah, not interested in vague platitudes. Interested in test shots, numbers, stats, and comprehensive reviews.

 

[c.cloudwalker]

Left: $19 Cheap Chinese imitation Right $75 genuine Lastolite Umbrella Box.

Fook you Derrel! Now that you've shown this, how am I going to keep on suggesting sheers as diffusers? :lmao:

Not that it really matters. Most members are on a budget and just want to get an idea of what it's like to work with lights and light modifiers, So, sheers are still pretty good, lol.

 

[2WheelPhoto]

I bought a lastolite brolly on Derrel's advice, can't wait to use it!

 

[c.cloudwalker]

But, if you decide studio work is not for you, you can sell the gear and recoup most of your money.

I totally agree with that. If you have good lights and include the modifiers in the sale, you will recoup most of your money if you know how to write the ad

When I closed down my first studio, I had 3 photogs fighting over my gear. My strobes were Broncolors and I ended up selling them for more than I had paid for them. That, of course, is because I had gotten them at wholesale prices but they were still a very good deal, although including all the modifiers... I was not going to get stuck selling the modifiers on their own.

 

[e.rose]

Hyundais and Kias are getting nicer and nicer though.

Porsche.

Kia.

Our brand new Kia soul caught on fire due to faulty wiring a month after we bought it... if that means anything.

 

[unpopular]

Ferrari recalls 'cursed' supercar after FIVE 458 Italias burst into flames | Mail Online

yeah... welll....

 

[Derrel]

I agree with Derrel that these umbrella box are deff cheaper compared to the other makers, However, How much was the brand named umbrella box 79? 60$ more? THe lastolite 24X24 is 210 $ more than the ebay one and for a small softbox, its a lot more money to put towards something you will be shooting portrait and small product with a SPEEDLIGHT!?!?!

My nemesis has an excellent point...the McNally-series softbox is REALLY EXPENSIVE for such a small softbox!!! I know, it has some accessory louvre type flaps, which is kind of new and different....but jeeze...it's REALLY EXPENSIVE. I think softboxes are easier to design than umbrellas, due to some typical design differences. I think that the Lastolite branding means the McNally-series small softbox will be made of top-quality materials that are sourced from a consistent, reliable source. But part of the price is also, I think, "status symbol" factor, or "cachet"... it's like a Rolex watch, not a Timex. The really hard-core Strobist crowd that can afford the $130, four-SB-900 flash bracket for the McNally softbox can probably afford the $240 price tag for the box, as well as the $130 for the multi-flash bracket--because they are spending $2,100 on four freaking SB-900 speedlights to fill the bracket! lol

I really like the McNally blog articles and the videos and the DVDs and stuff...but, uh...this whole "Nikon, multi-speedlight flash", Strobist-ethic, TTL remote flash thing....uh...for that kind of lighting, I think Speedotron, not "Nikon"...

 

[Derrel]

Ferrari recalls 'cursed' supercar after FIVE 458 Italias burst into flames | Mail Online

yeah... welll....

zOMG! Dude! Look--it's a Ferrari I'll bet I can buy for like, $50!!! AND, I'll bet they can ship it overseas to me in two, 55-gallon drums!!! article-1305396-0AE301DB000005DC-77_634x286.jpg

 

[unpopular]

I bet KMH could sell it!