What size softbox should I get??????

[Alysia]

I need help chosing a softbox. I don't need anything ridiculously big, just something that will be good for a fam of four or a semi large fam. What is the diff between a softbox and an umbrella anyway? I know the umbrella spills a lot of light and the softbox is more straight on, but what else?
Anywho i'm lookin at the softboxes on paul c bluff website. I think I should get the 32x40? Is that good? Is there a place where I can get a softbox for my b400 cheaper?

 

[Alysia]

Hey anyone?

 

[RebeccaAPhotography]

Not to be rude. One I don't know the answer since I'm a newbie but you only had your thread posted for 5 mins. The folks who could give awesome advice would be pissed off by you doing that. Just a noobie word of advice give folks time to respond

 

[kundalini]

Hmmmm, impatient are we?


I bought softboxes from PCB while I was ordering their monolights. I got the 24x36", 47" octabox and a couple of stripboxes. The 32x40" may be right for you, but it is dependent on your needs. For that size softbox, you need plenty of room, front to back and head to toe. There are several sellers on ebay that have their wares out there for much cheaper. I have no idea of their quality, but there are a few forum members here and elsewhere that I give credence to that give a thumbs up. On my next purchase of monolight modifiers, I will probably give them a good look at.

Rule of thumb: If it sounds really cheap, it's probably really cheap.

 

[Alysia]

Not to be rude. One I don't know the answer since I'm a newbie but you only had your thread posted for 5 mins. The folks who could give awesome advice would be pissed off by you doing that. Just a noobie word of advice give folks time to respond

 

[Alysia]

Hmmmm, impatient are we?


I bought softboxes from PCB while I was ordering their monolights. I got the 24x36", 47" octabox and a couple of stripboxes. The 32x40" may be right for you, but it is dependent on your needs. For that size softbox, you need plenty of room, front to back and head to toe. There are several sellers on ebay that have their wares out there for much cheaper. I have no idea of their quality, but there are a few forum members here and elsewhere that I give credence to that give a thumbs up. On my next purchase of monolight modifiers, I will probably give them a good look at.

Rule of thumb: If it sounds really cheap, it's probably really cheap.

Im lookin at this: what do you think?

Amazon.com: Fotodiox Pro Softbox soft box, 32"x48" (32x48 in) with Speedring Speed ring for Alien Bees Alienbees Strobe Light: Camera & Photo

 

[KmH]

what do you think?

I think you're in way over your head.

 

[joealcantar]

Hmmmm, impatient are we?


I bought softboxes from PCB while I was ordering their monolights. I got the 24x36", 47" octabox and a couple of stripboxes. The 32x40" may be right for you, but it is dependent on your needs. For that size softbox, you need plenty of room, front to back and head to toe. There are several sellers on ebay that have their wares out there for much cheaper. I have no idea of their quality, but there are a few forum members here and elsewhere that I give credence to that give a thumbs up. On my next purchase of monolight modifiers, I will probably give them a good look at.

Rule of thumb: If it sounds really cheap, it's probably really cheap.

Im lookin at this: what do you think?

Amazon.com: Fotodiox Pro Softbox soft box, 32"x48" (32x48 in) with Speedring Speed ring for Alien Bees Alienbees Strobe Light: Camera & Photo

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For that price I would try it.

 

[Alysia]

what do you think?

I think you're in way over your head.

Great. I'm glad you think you know me..

 

[kundalini]

Im lookin at this: what do you think?

Amazon.com: Fotodiox Pro Softbox soft box, 32"x48" (32x48 in) with Speedring Speed ring for Alien Bees Alienbees Strobe Light: Camera & Photo

Your link is for a 32x48" softbox for $35. A similar sized PCB softbox is $130.

Let me reitterate......

Rule of thumb: If it sounds really cheap, it's probably really cheap.

 

[RebeccaAPhotography]

Told ya you offended one with great knowledge there. Watch what he says on other threads. I've learned a lot from all the links posted by kmh.

Just wait you'll get responses next time

 

[Alysia]

Im lookin at this: what do you think?

Amazon.com: Fotodiox Pro Softbox soft box, 32"x48" (32x48 in) with Speedring Speed ring for Alien Bees Alienbees Strobe Light: Camera & Photo

Your link is for a 32x48" softbox for $35. A similar sized PCB softbox is $130.

Let me reitterate......

Rule of thumb: If it sounds really cheap, it's probably really cheap.

Yes but the price was $139

 

[Alysia]

So can anyone also tell me the diff between a softbox and an umbrella? Are there really any major differences?

 

[kundalini]

Yes but the price was $139

For what?

I clicked your link and then I went to PCB's site (32x40"). $139 was not an option.

 

[Alysia]

Amazon.com: Fotodiox Pro Softbox soft box, 32"x48" (32x48 in) with Speedring Speed ring for Alien Bees Alienbees Strobe Light: Camera & Photo

The price was $139 and it is crossed out and is now $34.95. The only difference I see btw the PCB and the Fotodiox is the PCB is foldable and opens like an umbrella.