I am looking for something to increase flash output of my YN468-II. Will this softbox help with this? Also, I have use a similar product in the past and found it to be flimsy and it cause shadows as it would collapse over the flash head, any advice? I am looking for something to increase flash output of my YN468-II. Will this softbox help with this? Also, I have use a similar product in the past and found it to be flimsy and it cause shadows... » Read More I am looking for something to increase flash output of my YN468-II. Will this softbox help with this? Also, I have use a similar product in the past and found it to be flimsy and it cause shadows as it would collapse over the flash head, any advice? « Show Less
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I did nt like it.maybe it can't use it. I would like to try rogue diffuser and blender. I also have one lambency diffuser but I haven't use it that much . I am not good with the flash on the camera. I would buy the rogue. Let me know if works
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it is a diffuser, I suspect that it will slightly lessen flash output in strength, but does scatter light into a wider pattern and shorten the distance. I got what I expected and I'm happy about it. the nylon is heavy, and though it tends to want to fold, the fold rests on the flash head and does not interfere with the face of the flash. there is also a wire around the frame of the diffuser that maintains shape. It is the best portable solution I have found. it has rubber grip with elastic retention so it doesn't slide around and I don't have to worry about the position of the fold moving and interfering. Good luck it is a diffuser, I suspect that it will slightly lessen flash output in strength, but does scatter light into a wider pattern and shorten the distance. I got what I expected and I'm happy about it. the nylon is heavy, and though it tends to want to fold, the fold rests on the flash head and does not interfere with the face of the flash. there is also a wire around the frame of the diffuser that maintains shape. It is the best portable solution I have found. it has rubber grip with elastic retention so it doesn't slide around and I don't have to worry about the position of the fold moving... » Read More it is a diffuser, I suspect that it will slightly lessen flash output in strength, but does scatter light into a wider pattern and shorten the distance. I got what I expected and I'm happy about it. the nylon is heavy, and though it tends to want to fold, the fold rests on the flash head and does not interfere with the face of the flash. there is also a wire around the frame of the diffuser that maintains shape. It is the best portable solution I have found. it has rubber grip with elastic retention so it doesn't slide around and I don't have to worry about the position of the fold moving and interfering. Good luck « Show Less
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This is for continuous lighting kit, not for flash strobe lightkit. If you would like flash light w/this softbox, you need mounting kit for flash light,and trigger & receiver to work w/flash light. Regards, kim
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This is a complex flash unit, may be a challenge to learn for someone with little experience. Might want to start with a SB 800. Otherwise set in TTL and forget. If pictures are not what you want, there are lots of Internet site to offer specific assistance such as Ugly Hedgehog. Eventually you will find Nikon flash units are really good for difficult lighting situations.
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The revised firmware version does work, according to New Harbor. The first firmware version, of which I am a recipient, does not. New Harbor contacted me directly and immediately when they discovered the problem and offered to swap out my flash for one that works with the T3 series. Should you receive one that doesn't work, I believe that New Harbor will work diligently to rectify it. However, I'm also satisfied that they'll have the issue fixed on any flash you order from them. Hope this helps, Robert~
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Yes, I sent mine back. I don't recommend it. You can get better flash on here for same money or less. Look up Yongnu.
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The first thing to do is read your manual. I haven't had this problem. I use some flash at night and some fill in flash in the day, depending on the subject matter. I use the auto mode a lot....but you may want to experiment with going in and changing you settings, and possibly your ISO settings. Again, I can only suggest studying your manual.
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I actually found a video on YouTube - just search for soft box setup and the brand name- I found a great tutorial done by a young guy, maybe even a teen!! It was very helpful and I had them up in ten minutes. Hope that helps!
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It's useful for both on and off camera flash. It's a pretty cheap and portable alternative to a bigger soft box. If it can help you, here's an example of a series of photos I took with only 1 off camera Canon speedlite and this very same Fotodiox soft box to diffuse the light:http://sublime-digital.com/portfolio/maternity-photo-shoot/
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Hey, I think you would be trying to exceed the limits of your flash, maybe the smaller softlighter would be good for portraits with the flash you have. Or double up on flashes, I use 3-4 yongnuo flashes with this item. Depending on what camera you have you may need something to trigger the flash, you can search for flash triggers, you need receivers and transmitters, the cheap ones work fine if you don't need e/ttl, or you can use a TTL cord. Hope this helps
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The head on the 580ex and YN560 are nearly identicle so I would say with 90% confidence that yes it will work. We replaced one of our studio members flash which was broken. Just as a side note, the quality of light this flash produces isn't that great if you're using it for portraits. If you're wanting this for portraits I would highly recommend the Stellar 18" photo/video CFL compact fluorescent ring light. It's pretty awesome. Hope this helps
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Sure, this soft box have an adjust system for any flash, and It working very good, I have been taking very good portraits with them in my sessions, feel free to buy it Cyndi.
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THE FL3360L has Fl360L has lower guide number of 36 the fl 580 guide. Number is 50 also the fl360"coverage of the output of the flash is up to 85mm the fl580 flash d use it output is up to 200mm bottom line more powerful unit I would suggest you go on line and down the complete specs for both flash guns I have the fl 360 and use it with the panasonic DMZ 200 and find the unit does a good job L M
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I am also trying to figure out the difference between the 42lv5500 and 42lv5400. They seem very similar except for the adobe flash updates. Which model has this feature and what is the advantage of having it? I am very low tech, but my boys are much more savvy. Are there any other features on one and not the other that makes a difference? Please help. Thanks
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This camera will work as a standard onboard camera flash. That is in total darkness, a subject a few feet away will be lit but anything in the background will be black in the automatic settings. You can put the flash into slow sync mode which will slow the shutter speed down to try and capture more background but that is likely to cause shaky pictures and does not make the flash any stronger. An onboard flash like this is really designed for working as a fill flash when shooting a high contrast scene. However, if you need a quick happy snap it does work to get a picture in dark environments. On manual setting you can do better. Flash power really depends on the aperture setting of you lens and your ISO. So in a manual mode you can use this flash in dark environments. First set your camera to manual and set the aperture as wide as it will go. A 1.4 or 1.8 lens is going to work best to increase the effectiveness of the flash but just set your lens wide open. Next set your shutter speed to 1/30 or 1/60 depending on how steady you shoot and how long the lens is. Now you need to crank up the ISO on the camera to get a -1 or -2 exposure or up to ISO3200 to 6400 which ever comes first. In JPEG those ISO are going to be usable for a computer screen or smaller printing. But you want to keep your ISO as low as possible. Now pop your flash up and shoot. If you were able to get to the -1 or -2 EV then you shoot have a nice picture of a properly exposed subject and a slightly underexposed background. This is a look I often go for anyway. At aperture settings of 1.4 and 1.8, you can point this flash at the roof and bounce it off 8 ft ceilings to get nice diffused lighting on the subject. It is not an incredibly powerful flash but if you know what you are doing it works great for the vast majority of situations.
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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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The version I had (Olympus hotshoe) only worked for two days before failing. Prior to this the flash over exposed photos when using bounce (angled flash head). Maybe I had a dodgy unit but based on my experience I would not recommend this flash.
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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"