Anyone use this softbox yet?

No I used it on a Genaray LED which was cumbersome to attach, & yes a little light loss - like putting the face on a RIFA softbox.
 
Thanks for the link. I am assuming they are pairing the middle size with the 672 light but I wonder if the large version would work? I would be great to increase the size of the light with the softbox.
 
Bassman2003 said:
Thanks for the link. I am assuming they are pairing the middle size with the 672 light but I wonder if the large version would work? I would be great to increase the size of the light with the softbox.
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It might, but as you may know you have to be careful with not covering the vents of the 672 lights due to overheating so I personally would stick with the specific version for the Aputure.
 
Those look great! Anyone know if they're available in Europe?
Edit: there's a distributor listed for Germany, but they don't have it on their web page. I have emailed them and asked. Will report back if I get an answer...
 
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Man, watch those vents...

I've got a 672 but doesn't seem like a good light for a softbox, very little kick to it. I find I use it for backgrounds, sometimes cheeckbones/hair as a hard light. But I like the popup idea, could be handy for walkaround doc-type work indoors.
 
Michael Carter said:
Man, watch those vents...

I've got a 672 but doesn't seem like a good light for a softbox, very little kick to it. I find I use it for backgrounds, sometimes cheeckbones/hair as a hard light. But I like the popup idea, could be handy for walkaround doc-type work indoors.
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Do you have the spot or wide?.. The 672 doesn't have a lot of punch once it's diffused, and it's so harsh you need to diffuse it. What I usually do is I bring everything up with a Lowel Tota and then highlight with the Aputure lights...
 
I used this softbox to do some interviews in NYC for a Muhammad Ali doc I have been shooting for the past 18 months. It's good, works well with one of my 12x12 LED panels. But, IMHO, this softbox is still too small to use as a key source. I used it for a soft fill and it's great for that. Still using a larger 24x32 Small Chimera Quartz Pro for a key source. It's built well and the built-in little collapsible rods are cool, interesting engineering. I wish they made the same thing but in a bit larger size, like 24x24". The diffusion is pretty transparent you can still see the small bulbs on the panel a bit through the diffusion so it's not losing as much as output as the mostly opaque diffusion on the Chimera. Like every other tool in the tool box, it has it's place but it's not replacement for a Chimera or a larger scrim. Relative size of the diffused source versus subject is still what determines light softness and this is not that soft unless you are shooting tabletop and have the softbox near something tiny.
 
puredrifting said:
I used this softbox to do some interviews in NYC for a Muhammad Ali doc I have been shooting for the past 18 months. It's good, works well with one of my 12x12 LED panels. But, IMHO, this softbox is still too small to use as a key source. I used it for a soft fill and it's great for that. Still using a larger 24x32 Small Chimera Quartz Pro for a key source. It's built well and the built-in little collapsible rods are cool, interesting engineering. I wish they made the same thing but in a bit larger size, like 24x24". The diffusion is pretty transparent you can still see the small bulbs on the panel a bit through the diffusion so it's not losing as much as output as the mostly opaque diffusion on the Chimera. Like every other tool in the tool box, it has it's place but it's not replacement for a Chimera or a larger scrim. Relative size of the diffused source versus subject is still what determines light softness and this is not that soft unless you are shooting tabletop and have the softbox near something tiny.
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Thanks, for the info, Puredrifting. I just got the D-Fuse for the Aputure and I agree with your assessment. It's a little small and harsh for a key.. In fact, I am trying to figure out where to go with my lighting setup. I had a Rifa 55 which I absolutely LOVED as a key, but it was a PITA to transport with the three huge daylight spiral bulbs, so I picked up the Aputure kit. Now I'm thinking along your lines that the Aputures really should be fills...
 
Hi All
I tried the d-fuse and not happy. I have a DOF soft box for my LS and its better as key - as long as you add more diffusion and a bit of fill. its size is 23"x23"x9" and costs $60 (Amazon) - It folds up to 9"x23" Also tested putting 40" flexi fill in front of DOF. While softer (of course) but surprisingly not by much. If I have time and space I would use the DOF and the flexi fill. However if speed and space was an issue would be happy to just go with the DOF.
 
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