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Soft Boxes


Is there anywhere I could find information/instructions on how to 'build' a soft box?

Thanks so much for your help!
Kay


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September 09, 2003

 

Piper Lehman
  Not sure why you are looking to build a softbox when there are plenty of cheap ones out there. Just do a search on softbox at ebay and you'll have more choices than you can shake a stick at. I bought one on ebay a few months ago that is a no-name brand but works just great for me. It's pretty big, too. Just make sure the one you pick comes with a speed ring and that this will fit the light/strobe you're using. You'll also need to discern whether the softbox is for strobes only or if you can use it with continuous lighting, else you'll be calling the fire department soon after using it.


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September 15, 2003

 

Piper Lehman
  I forgot to add that I think after finding the correct materials you would need to "build" a softbox, you would end up spending more than you would on an off-brand over at ebay.


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