Interfit/Walimex umbrella softbox

[jamesev]

Does anyone know ‘ can confirm if

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and

Umbrella Softbox - 109cm (43 Inches)

The Umbrella Softbox combines the soft, wrapping light qualities of a diffused softbox with the quick setup time of a conventional umbrella. The high-contrast silver interior to this umbrella provides maximum light output, while the attached front diffuser softens the light and reduces...

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are pretty much the same thing?

 

[Bobsyeruncle]

Look the same to me.
I'd get a proper softbox though

 

[jamesev]

Look the same to me.
I'd get a proper softbox though

Any particular reason why?

 

[Bobsyeruncle]

Any particular reason why?

Depends on whether you're using a speedlight or a studio light.
I've got one similar to that which I've used with a speedlight but I find when I use a studio light, a proper softbox produces better results. Not sure if it's because a proper softbox works the other way round, as in your not firing into it in order to bounce the light back....
Even with a speedlight, I prefer a basic shoot through umbrella.

 

[Phil V]

Yes they’re the same thing.
they’re not as good as a proper softbox, because they’re not quite as well designed.

But for price, and transportability they’re excellent. I keep one handy in the off chance I’ll need something in a hurry (and they take up no space).

 

[jamesev]

Yes they’re the same thing.
they’re not as good as a proper softbox, because they’re not quite as well designed.

But for price, and transportability they’re excellent. I keep one handy in the off chance I’ll need something in a hurry (and they take up no space).

Thanks Phil, that was the intent. Just it seems Walimex being German based aren’t distributing to the U.K. that readily.

 

[HoppyUK]

I have several of the Walimex flavour and I'm pretty sure the exact same thing is available under any number of other over-brands.

I also have a good collection of way more expensive double-diffuser softboxes, but for portraits and general stuff it's the umbrellaboxes that generally get used. Compared side by side, same distance and same size, I'd challenge anybody to say which was used for what photos without cheating and checking reflections in the eye etc. Apart from the bargain price, there are several other advantages to these umbrellaboxes: very light and compact, take seconds to put up, make more efficient use of studio space (you can push them right up against walls/ceiling), better balanced on the stand (not front-heavy), and they're more efficient putting out around half a stop more light.

I use the posh softboxes for product photography and anything where specular reflections might play a part, but mainly because I prefer rectangular softboxes for that kind of thing.