What light stand/flash umbrella mount would you suggest with this? I notice in the picture there is a metal structure inside the softbox as well?
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I don't suspect this is that heavy.... any light stand will work. You might want a small sandbag for stability. The metal inside is the umbrella spars. This modifier opens like an umbrella for quick set up.
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Any tripod stand would work so long as it fits the speedlight. I don't use it much anymore because it doesn't swivel. I gave it a great review for the time, but I've outgrown it. That "metal" is juts like foil to help reflect light from the speedlight.
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Any sturdy light stand capable of holding small flash strobes, to medium or production equipment....it's all relevant to how important your equipment is to you and what you are willing to spend on a quality light stand to hold that equipment.
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Definitely requires a light stand. And you might want to gaffer tape around the flash mounts because they are not stable. Have dropped my flashes multiple times because of the flimsy construction. I actually do not use this anymore because of that. Beware !
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I have a bracket that I can mount 3-4 flashes. One thing you may want to get is the Paul C. Buff Baby Boomer arm. It allows you to get more tilt on the soft box. Without the arm your tilt is very limited. This is my favorite modifier. I use it flashes and studio strobes.
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The stands have the 1/4-20 mount on the very top. They come covered. Problem is all the adjustments for attaching umbrellas and tilting the mount are not available. The flash will attach just straight up. Any bouncing would be due to rotating the flash head. Hope this answers your question.
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My photography light kit did not look as the one pictured. Mine just came with the lights umbrella stands
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You can put it on a 1/4-20 light stand with this adapter Interfit Strobies Hotshoe to Lightstand with 1/4" female adapterOr any light stand with this one CowboyStudio Flashlight /Hot Shoe/Umbrella Holder with Swivel/Tilt Bracket for Nikon and Canon E430 E580 SB600 SB800 SB900
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For a speedlight alone probably yes. Put an umbrella or anything heavier on it and the answer is probably no. It is a decent lightweight stand but it doesn't inspire gobs of confidence.I just saw the answer below and have to disagree. This is an amateur grade stand that is OK but I wouldn't put a 50" softbox on it without upping my insurance.
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This kit includes a clamp that will attach to most flashes that will fit in the horseshoe on top of a camera. I use it with a Nikon SB-600 or SB-700 so that I can trigger the flash with the flash on my camera wirelessly. I have not used this with a light that you would plug into the wall. I'm not certain whether those lights would be heavier than what you would want to support on these stands.
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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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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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this is for off camera flash photography. You will need a light stand and a speedlight umbrella mount head. You will also need some kind of radio triggers because the flash is inside the speedbox.... you have to have a way to trigger the flash from the camera. A receiver on the flash and transmitter mounted on the camera.
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I'm not sure exactly what you're asking, but you typically would need an adapter to attach anything. I use these with flashes and attach using something called an umbrella swivel that has a cold shoe mount and a place to hold an umbrella. Some lights attach by fitting over the end of the pole andd then tightening a screw to lock them in place, but those have been part of the lights that I have used.
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Yes there is an umbrella mounting hole...You can mount an Octabox..but you just need a good heavy duty stand to with stand the weight of the softbox.
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An item like this would be a great tool. http://www.amazon.com/Bracket-Swivel-Umbrella-Tilting-Fancierstudio/dp/B003TYDBYQ/ref=pd_sim_p_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1RVZGPQCPXAJ01N1Z4ZQ Basically what I use. Just be weary of its flimsiness to the elements! Grab some sand bags or use indoors.
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The 580 ex II speedlight most likely comes with a stand. The stand should have a 1/4" thread on the bottom, which you should be able to screw onto the Manfrotto 1/4" adapter (provided with the product - see uploaded photos). So yes you can. But the usual way is to buy an umbrella mount such as Manfrotto 026 and also a shoe mount for your flash. A nice and reasonably priced one is "Impact Umbrella Bracket with Adjustable Shoe" which can be found at B&H; web site (B&H; part num # IMUB).
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Softboxes mount to the light, not to a stand. That is why you have to buy one with a speed ring for your light.
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Kinda big and bulky but works pretty well. I like the following one better Fotodiox Elite Flash Umbrella Bracket with Swivel/Tilt Head, Mountable to Light stand and Tripod, for Canon Flash Speedlite 600EX-RT, 580EX, 580EX II, 430EX, 430EX II, 380EX, 270EX, 270EX ii, 540EX, 550EX, 300TL