Quick test with my FITP umbrellabox

[Hacker]

I don't know what else to call it but I bought one yesterday afternoon from Graham (FITP) which arrived this morning. I was pleasantly surprised at the build quality and it seems stable enough on the stand, the drawstring to tighten round the flash head is good and works effectively with my SB-900.

All in all, I am very pleased for just a £20 outlay.

The only subject in the house was Biggles and he was at his usual spot at the window so I thought it would be an ideal time to test it with strong sunlight coming in, I must say it worked very well and better than I expected.

A little while later he'd come down from his perch and I grabbed this one. I know they are not definitive tests but the light is certainly soft enough.

Thanks Graham!

 

[Freester]

That 2nd shot is really nice. I like the natural feel to the light.

Yer dog looks distinctly unimpressed at being the subject of your camera (again - no doubt!).

 

[tiler65]

You have just made Graham a millionaire me thinks.

 

[Jaffster]

The stuff from FITP seems really cheap but pretty decent build quality.

Not bad for £20! The last shot is nice, that's the kinda shot that gets 500 views on Flickr and loads of comments saying "awwwwww"

 

[Marcus Geezer]

I have one of these and love the light it produces. Great bit of kit.

 

[peterc2609]

Any chance of pointing me in the direction of these items?

Ive had a look at FITP's thread in the for sale section but cant find these or the HiLite copies!?!?

 

[gibbon]

Yes i too would like to know the above information, and also the bracket you are using too. Thanks
Andy

 

[david1701]

how big d'ya reckon the hole is, considering one for fill for events as its quick to setup/break down

 

[AlexW]

Yes i too would like to know the above information, and also the bracket you are using too. Thanks
Andy

Hi Colin, I too would like to know about the bracket. One of the problems I have with the one I got from FITP is it is not well suited to collapsing the umbrella. The one you are using looks ideal.

 

[Hacker]

The bracket I got from ebay, it is very sturdy and I wanted a flat one for another lighting rig I am planning at the moment:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Light-Stand-Umbrella-Flash-Mount-Adapter-Flash-Bracket_W0QQitemZ160413530526QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Photography_StudioEquipment_RL?hash=item255964399e#ht_3713wt_1177

The umbrella/softbox jobbie is Post 71 on page 3 of FITP's thread:

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=208644&page=3

Anything else?

 

[AlexW]

Nothing but thanks, and nice shots

 

[Flash In The Pan]

Any chance of pointing me in the direction of these items?

Ive had a look at FITP's thread in the for sale section but cant find these or the HiLite copies!?!?

There are only a couple of the HighLights left which is why they're not listed any more - pm me for details

Yes i too would like to know the above information, and also the bracket you are using too. Thanks
Andy

I now have these brackets available with and without the umbrella adapter (choice of the one in Colin's pic or the ballhead type) again pm me for details

 

[pablob]

Going to have to get me one of these - looks like great value for money!!


You should get some comission Colin!!