A 'softbox' style peice for a flashgun...

[Matt L]

Hi, I am after a softbox type thing for my flashguns (2 x jessops 300afd).

I want the flashes to be a little softer and a bit more diffused but dont know what i need to search for or where i could get such things for them.

the closest i have seen is a white bag thing on jessops website but i dont fancy sticking a bag on the end of the flashgun.

Thanks for any help
Matt

 

[Marac]

I made one once from a coat hanger (old metal ones) and a sheet, worked fine.

I used 2x jessops flashes to make this as well



not sure that would work ON CAMERA though LOL

 

[Matt L]

mine would be mostly off camera anyway so that would work fine, just my handy work skills are something to be desired

 

[Rob.Marsh]

Flash in The Pan sells a softbox for hot shoe flashes. Thread here

I own one, and have to say, its a great bit of kit.

 

[HoppyUK]

Flash in The Pan sells a softbox for hot shoe flashes. Thread here

I own one, and have to say, its a great bit of kit.

^^^ Looks good and great value

There is loads of stuff on the market and I like this one if you want a bit smaller - Lumiquest Big Bounce 11" wide £34. It's about as big as you can easily use on-camera http://www.warehouseexpress.com/buy-lumiquest-big-bounce/p1007299

 

[ujjwaldey8165]

There are quite a few of these on the ebay from China. Cheap as chips; and I guess since its a piece of cloth or plastic anyways; should work fine. I am planning to get one to test out

 

[ScarySquirrel]

I highly recommend the one Flash in a Pan sells. It is great value and comes with everything you need to stick it straight on a light stand and start firing away.

 

[Matt L]

Think i shall get 2 of the ones from flash in the pan should my lens ever sell.

 

[TG.]

I highly recommend the one Flash in a Pan sells.

Another up for FITP,s soft box.s they come with a nice little bag too, to carry the kit around when it's all folded down