I already have a light stand and several speedlites (430EX II and SB700/SB600). To be able to fully appreciate this softbox, what else do I need? In terms of gear, do I need something like Manfrotto 026 or similar, a Stroborame bracket shoe mount, and...
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You will need to be "hard wired" with a sync cord and the flash in manual. The smaller flashes should be fine depending on your ISO and f stop. with a dual strobe bracket you can fire two flashes at once and double your output. Consider purchasing a monolight stobe in the softbox to make use of the modeling light. try these products: http://www.amazon.com/Cowboystudio-Photography-Studio-Monolight-Strobe/dp/B003XCDA9A/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1384737757&sr=1-3&keywords=strobe+mono+light http://www.amazon.com/DSLRKIT-Dual-Triple-Flash-Bracket/dp/B0076GK4A2/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1384737722&sr=1-2&keywords=dual+flash+holder+bracket Hope it helps Paul.
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If I understand you correctly. this stand does not have the brackets to hold the speedlights. Those, you would purchase separately. I am also using the stands for speedlights but now I am just up to purchasing them at the present.
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This is made for strobes like the canon 550, 580, 600 etc. Any strop that would fit on top of your camera. You do not need a heavy light stand as the unit is very light weight. This is not for a studio strobe where you would need external power. Extra battery pack is a good thing though. The unit itself has all the tilts you should need. I use this on a medium to light light stand and have never had a problem.
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Ive used the Manfrotto 026 Swivel Lite-Tite Umbrella Adapter with a yongnuo speedlite & something similar to this CowboyStudio 43" Black and White Reflective Photography Studio Brolly Box. I dont dare put any more weight on it. I think itd honestly break.
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You Need a Universal speed ring then you can use any softbox. look on amazon for the speed ring. Also there a book light it shoot it retouch it on amazon that very good on lighting and equipment.
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I own a Canon, but this lightscoop came with two universal feet, one universal for Canon and one Universal for Nikon. It's a hard rubber/plastic type foot that fits into the bracket for an external flash.
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It might support it but I've only used these stands with speedlights and a 26" Rapid box and the Apollo orb. With my studio strobe I use an air stand because the Manfrotto is so light weight. Good luck.
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I know what you mean. After using the softbox, there seems to be no problems with the bracket getting in the way of the light. When you fire that flash, The light is bouncing and spreading every where. I just used it to photograph about 80 individual children at a fall fest. Everything went great.
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You will need to be "hard wired" with a sync cord and the flash in manual. The smaller flashes should be fine depending on your ISO and f stop. with a dual strobe bracket you can fire two flashes at once and double your output. Consider purchasing a monolight stobe in the softbox to make use of the modeling light. try these products: Cowboystudio 400 Watt Photography Studio Monolight, Studio Strobe Light with 75 W Model LampDSLRKIT Dual / Triple Flash Bracket Umbrella Holder Light Stand shoe 1/4" ScrewHope it helps Paul. You will need to be "hard wired" with a sync cord and the flash in manual. The smaller flashes should be fine depending on your ISO and f stop. with a dual strobe bracket you can fire two flashes at once and double your output. Consider purchasing a monolight stobe in the softbox to make use of the modeling light. try these products: Cowboystudio 400 Watt Photography Studio Monolight, Studio Strobe Light with 75 W Model LampDSLRKIT Dual / Triple Flash Bracket... » Read More You will need to be "hard wired" with a sync cord and the flash in manual. The smaller flashes should be fine depending on your ISO and f stop. with a dual strobe bracket you can fire two flashes at once and double your output. Consider purchasing a monolight stobe in the softbox to make use of the modeling light. try these products: Cowboystudio 400 Watt Photography Studio Monolight, Studio Strobe Light with 75 W Model LampDSLRKIT Dual / Triple Flash Bracket Umbrella Holder Light Stand shoe 1/4" ScrewHope it helps Paul. « Show Less
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I wouldn't use it with anything heavier than a speedlight and modest softbox (I have my assistant use ours with an SB-910 and a westcott rapid box)
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This website has different manuals on putting softboxes together for fotodiox, I just went through it as I needed help on one thing or another"http://www.fotodiox.com/videos2.php?id=92"
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No. For a hot shoe flash set up it's cool. But the system is based on a umbrella holder & pole, it does not work any other way. And even if you get a consistent light with an umbrella holderit will be very short still. You would be much better off with a back mounting soft box instead. But I use mines all of the time for flash photography and it's great for that.
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I believe this is the one you want. Fotodiox EZ-Pro Octagon Softbox 48" with Speedring for Balcar, White Lightning, X800, X1600, X3200 Strobe Light I would spend the extra money on the Pro Solutions model since it sets up and takes down in seconds. I use Manfrotto 1052BAC Black Alu Compact Stands with this modifier. It is important to position the light over one of the legs for stability. I also use a sandbag for added security against falling.
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Not sure why you would want to add a Frio to this kit. If you're using a "standard" speedlight with this, the included bracket should hold your flash securely (I've never had one fall off). If you're concerned about light spilling around the junction of the softbox and flash head, use some gaffers tape to cover the gaps. Is this what you're asking?
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I have a Nikon SB-800 speedlight that it fits on. There is a velcro strap that wraps around it to make it pretty universal. I really like my "baby softbox". Better quality than the cheap plastic one I had prior to this that ripped. Very happy with the purchase.
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You will need a umbrella mount. They are very inexpensive, here is the link.CowboyStudio Adjustable Flash Shoe Holder, Swivel Bracket Umbrella MountAs to the mount handling the weight of the 70" octabox - yes!. What maters is the stand and the weights of the sand bags at the base.ps, great lights.Cheers,George
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You can watch a youtube video on how to put the softbox together. the strobes are easy to work. As for the carrying case contact amazon or cowboy studio. I received the kit withe the carrying case for seller.