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Hi all, I shoot newborns mainly & have a 60 x 80 softbox, I am thinking of getting a larger one but wAbted to know if their is any benefit or should I stick with what I've got??

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Shane, I'm confused on something. When you buy a softbox like you are talking about are they made for flashes and strobes or do you have to buy the specific box for the light source?

Sorry I do not mean to hijack.
 
shaylou said:
Shane, I'm confused on something. When you buy a softbox like you are talking about are they made for flashes and strobes or do you have to buy the specific box for the light source?

Sorry I do not mean to hijack.[/QUOTE

There made for strobes really with a speed ring (s-type)on them that fit lencarta or bowens flashes. To use it with a speedlite I use this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kaavie-Shap...UTF8&qid=1367049111&sr=1-232&keywords=softbox. Using the bracket also means I can use the lencarta or bowens stobes reflectors with the speedlite....
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Thanks, so a larger softbox would benefit me? I have a Bowens studio flash.

Xx
 
chez1980 said:
Thanks, so a larger softbox would benefit me? I have a Bowens studio flash.

Xx
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It'd benefit you, if you want what it'll give.

Apologies for the tongue in cheek response, for what you shoot, it'll probably help.
 
That's fine, didn't want to waste money if there was no need x
 
k4stn said:
As a rule of thumb the bigger the softbox the softer the and shadows are....
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The bigger the apparent size. Either you can use a bigger softbox or move it closer (which will of course do different things to the contrast).

Lots of people use really big softboxes a long way away when they might be happier with a smaller one closer in.

Compared to a newborn 60x40 is pretty big.
 
JonathanRyan said:
The bigger the apparent size. Either you can use a bigger softbox or move it closer (which will of course do different things to the contrast).

Lots of people use really big softboxes a long way away when they might be happier with a smaller one closer in.

Compared to a newborn 60x40 is pretty big.
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Agree with Jonathan. The OP's 60x80 SB isn't exactly small, certainly compared to a newborn, and would be very soft when used close.

On the other hand, it would perhaps be nice to at least have the option of a softer light positioned from a little more distance, give you more room to work in some situations, and reduce ISL fall-off a bit? Would need to be quite a big bigger to make a useful difference though - Lencarta Profolders are nice, and good value.
 
Thank you, I do shoot older kids & families too. I prefer to use one light so I think a larger softbox would help me there but not sure what size & I have a low budget x
 
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