Which softbox for 580 EXii?

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Apologies if this has come up before, but is there a tried and tested softbox solution for a Canon Speedlight 580 Exii that someone can point me towards?

I'd rather not have to attach it directly to the flash so it would need to come with a suitable bracket in order that the stand could support both the softbox and flash nice and securely. I'm also assuming that there'll be no problem using an ST-E2 trigger with this set-up? Alternatively, what's the view regarding the LumiQuest range?

Many thanks for your help...
 
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The lastolite EZybox is good choice. there are countless copies of it available on EBay etc as well. The ST-E2 works with infra-red so although the flashgun will sit outside the box you will still need line of sight to ensure that it works.

Regards...
 
learningtofly said:
Thanks very much, guys - off to have a gander at the EZybox! Noted re the line of site issue (and is that a smug smile, Bob?).
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The 622s are excellent Tony, very easy to use. I've tried one on camera as transmitter, with a pair as receivers with a 580 EXII on one and a Nissin Di866 II on the other. Auto, manual, ratios, HSS etc etc all controlled via the camera's menu (7D and 1D MkIII).There's a thread on here and a long one on POTN on them, worth a read to see what they can do. Also a guide here
https://doc-14-14-docsviewer.google...cPOdNw6&hash=qldfm79s2v4eh2igc7js517gi834uvt7 Smug? Me? ;)
 
Interesting stuff. I was lucky, anyway, in picking up the ST-E2 as-new and relatively cheaply, and as my first forays into this kind of flash photography will be with a single unit I'll stick with that for now.

I think I'll experiment for now, and I've bought the Manfrotto 026 adapter with a cold shoe, together with a cheap translucent umbrella. I'm used to monobloc heads (although I havent used studio equipment for years) so I'm really looking forward to having a go.
 
No, I saw that and figured hat for the price I couldn't go wrong :)
 
kennysarmy said:
This might be a noob question but would the neewer 24" softbox fit on my existing light stand on to which I attach my Manfrotto 026 Lite Tite Swivel + Umbrella adapter?
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All lighting accessories use the same 5/8in spigot fitting.
 
this is also recommended on a few of the strobist forums! I bought it but not had much time to use yet but it is very good quality and delivery is fast
 
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