Softbox EPIC Part 2 endless modifiers compared
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- Опубликовано: 24 авг 2022
- Dozens of softboxes and light modifiers are compared in this epic video. All the different kinds of softboxes are discussed- standard, parabolic, umbrella softboxes, silver umbrella reflectors, white umbrella reflectors, hard can reflectors, collapsible beauty dishes, collapsible umbrella reflectors, speedlight softboxes , translucent umbrellas and rod systems... all with the goal of having the biggest surface area when open and the smallest size when broken down. Plus the most lightweight and best for travel. Also compared are all kinds of speedlight brackets for rod systems and bowens mount. Companies featured are Godox, Glow (by Flashpoint / Adorama), Westcott & Cheetah.
7" reflector with diffuser for Godox AD600 Flashpoint Xplor 600 www.adorama.com/fplfxp006k3.html
4.5" reflector with diffuser for Godox AD200 AD360 Flashpoint Evolv 200 www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
17" AD-S7 softbox for Godox AD200 AD360 Flashpoint Evolv 200 thecamerastore.com/products/g...
Glow HexaPop 24" Portable softbox for Godox AD200 AD360 Flashpoint Evolv 200 www.adorama.com/fpsbsm24hp.html
Godox 23.6 x 23.6 square softbox Bowens www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
Godox 23.6 x 35.4" Softbox with Bowens Mounting Bowens www.adorama.com/gosbnb6090.html
Godox 60x90cm (27.6 x 39.4") rectangular softbox Bowens www.adorama.com/gosbnbm70100....
Godox 80x120cm (31.5 x 47.2") rectangular softbox Bowens www.adorama.com/gosbnbm80120....
Godox 80cm umbrella softbox www.amazon.com/Godox-Umbrella...
Godox 23.6 x 23.6"" 80x80cm pop open speedlight softbox S-type bowens mount SFUV www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
Cheetah QSB 26 octa softbox
Cheetah QSB 34 octa softbox Bowens
Cheetah QSB 48 octa softbox Bowens
Cheetah QRB 36 parabolic octa softbox Bowens
Westcott 43" Apollo Orb umbrella softbox www.fjwestcott.com/apollo-orb...
Glow Grand Box 4 Pro 32x32 (80x80cm) square softbox Bowens www.adorama.com/glsbgrands2.h...
Glow 31x47 EZ Lock rectangular softbox Bowens www.adorama.com/glsbez3147.html
Glow EZ Lock 36 octa softbox Bowens www.adorama.com/glsbez36octa....
Glow EZ Lock 48 octa Quick XL softbox Bowens www.adorama.com/glsbez48octa....
Savage 43" Umbrella softbox bounce www.adorama.com/sausb43b.html
Westcott 43" collapsible silver umbrella sku2002 www.fjwestcott.com/43-soft-si...
Westcott 43" silver deep umbrella sku5633 www.fjwestcott.com/43-apollo-...
Promaster 45" collapsible silver umbrella 3382- check ebay
Promaster 45" silver umbrella sku9244 www.promaster.com/Product/9244
Promaster 45" white umbrella sku9216 www.promaster.com/Product/9216
Impact 43" beaded silver umbrella skuS3543 www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
Godox AD-S85S softbox Godox mount for Godox AD300 400 AD360 Flashpoint Xplor 300 400 www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
Godox AD-S60S softbox Godox mount for Godox AD300 400 AD360 Flashpoint Xplor 300 400 www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
Glow EZ Lock 33.4" softbox Godox mount for Godox AD300 400 AD360 Flashpoint Xplor 300 400 www.adorama.com/glsbezads85.html
Amazon Bowens speedring 10.9oz www.amazon.com/dp/B0716DDZB5?...
Chimera 4 rod speedring www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
Raya speed ring SR-OCFF www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
Glow low profile bowens speedring insert 150mm www.adorama.com/glsrlpb150.html
Dynalite speedring - www.adorama.com/fpsrbf.html
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1:52 the most used
2:52 best if fits in a carry on suitcase
3:45 speed rings compared
6:54 most lightweight speed ring
8:17 s brackets
8:57 silver umbrellas
10:35 white umbrellas
11:11 translucent white umbrellas
12:15 umbrella softboxes
16:42 “normal” softboxes
18:46 favourite light source
20:20 parabolic
22:00 best size
23:20 square and rectangular
25:18 fun small and quick softbox, larger and lager versions
26:30 grids
27:55 quick setup demo, glueing in rods
29:00 smallest modifiers, reflectors, softboxes
29:45 flat vs short packaging
31:22 softboxes for AD300 and AD400
32:44 which ones I like most
34:20 softboxes without diffuser
35:30 120cm umbrella
36:00 best softbox
37:00 favourite softbox
39:36 metal beauty dish
40:00 most important thing; reflector can
Another great video Markus, astonishing amount of effort put in for us, very thankful! 🙏
Ok. I admit I laughed out loud at the vast field of softboxes. This is why we love you, Markus. (By the way, hope you guys have a blast in Bora Bora).
That was awesome. I’ve never seen anyone as passionate and enthusiastic about soft boxes as Markus was in this video.
Dude, I am just amazed at the time and effort you and your wife put into this, but damn it was fun to watch. Didn’t even realize 40 min went by! Cheers, well done. Now go on vacay!
Facts I can barely get two softboxes out haha!
What a wild ride I just went through. Wow
I swear Markus you have the most loving, tolerant wife in the history of mankind. 😊
I need to show this to my wife. Then one cupboard of modifiers wouldn't seem too much 😇
#truth
@@justinhurley7777 Lol, I'm agreed. @Bryan V. if I just try to do this with mine, by the time I finish to mount the first softbox or umbrella, she'll be miles away 🏃🏻♀🏃🏻♀
😆😅🤣😂You can say that again. How she does it...beats me!🤣🤷
she's so awesome, he borrows her pants :) 🙃
I wouldn't dare having that many soft boxes around the house. Markus not merely has them, he gets the wife to stand there holding placards for him to test all the toys! RESPECT
This is, with a shadow of a doubt, the best soft-box video I have ever seen.
Absolute legend. 💯💯
As always, the best content about the subject on RUclips. And we must recognize, Markus's IQ and drive are well above an ordinary peope.
My God, 42 minutes of softboxes.... The best video ever.... :)
Yay! I can use umbrellas with my old-ish cheap-is one by one foot led panels! Why didn't I think of that?
Everybody wins, even me! So thank you!
Best ever photography channel on RUclips. I wouldn't imagine before today I could watch a softbox video longer than 10min let alone 40min. Thank you Markus
Markus let me start by saying thank you, your videos are so informative, helpful and inspiring. Your passion for the craft of photography is noticeable in your voice, the time and investment it takes to make these videos also reflects on your passion. Your wife has my praises because she is a wonderful model and a very supportive spouse.
Although I just started to follow your channel I’ve had lots of questions and doubts answered by the information you provided. Thank you again and hope to see more wonderful videos.
Sincerely Christian Polanco
Thanks Christian
Really funny to see such a collection of softboxes from a guy that masters lighting so good that he can create any look he wants with plain reflectors. 🤣👏
Because having a soft box on set makes you look like a pro and gets you a free pass to a sagger lover P Diddy /Snoop Dog after party 😂
Thank you so much Markus for the very detailed and comprehensive video! God bless you!
Great post! A masterclass in itself. I've been impressed with Glow's quality for such a low cost.
You are simply awesome man! Your videos are better than any "give away". Really informational. Thanks for the great work.
The time and effort you put into this is amazing, thank you.. the most underrated REAL photography channel on the old TUBEZZZZZ
I wish you both a wonderful Holiday, have a great and safe time.. And I look forward to seeing your Video's from this trip of a lifetime.
All the best from England,
Best Regards
Gary...
This was SO fun to watch. Excellent presentation. Love your passion. LOVE IT! Amazing video, brother.
Not sure how you don't see the difference between the inner diffuser doing its thing and not having it attached. The inner diffuser's MAIN job isn't to soften the light, it's to break up the HOT SPOT so by the time the light reaches the outer diffuser it's a lot less specular.
But I won't lie, dude. You and your wife put so much effort into these videos for us. Kudos to you guys. We appreciate all you do for us.
That's what the deflector plate is for.
@@MarkusPix The deflector plate robs of you of about 2 stops of light out the gate. I never use it outdoors.
Yes, a deflector plate can lower the light output when used in combination with white diffusion (but so does using a second inner diffuser) Using an OPEN silver modifier with deflector plate actually gives 2-3 times MORE light than when using white diffusion, especially when using double diffusion... and I ESPECIALLY use it when outdoors! I have 2 videos on the subject coming out in a few days. Big difference in the amount of light- much more output this way.
God bless you brother!! Thank you for this very useful information for this community of photographers and videographers.🔥😎🤘🏻
My pleasure!
Thanks for doing all this research and sharing it with us. You’d be a cool guy to hang out with, I could learn a lot from you my friend. Thanks again.
Thank you for all you do!!
You are the real deal, no BS , straight shooter, right to the point…..!!
Hi Mark! Thank you for your Video! Incredible works!! Love it!
Thanks Markus, great comparisons and insights!
Markus, Thanks for sharing. I always enjoy your creative input and reviews!!
So much depth and detail!! Awesome work as always Markus!
You would love the 36" Glow Parasnap. super light weight, quick change adapter rings, sets up in 1 second and breaks down absolutely flat. Awesome video, thanks for all you do.
At 1:46 you'll notice a couple of Parasnaps lying on the ground on the bottom right . I did not like them them and returned them. They are definitely not small. Many of the ones I featured in my video were MUCH much smaller when collapsed. Even though the speeding goes flat, it is still attached and adds length to the already long folded up softbox, and it requires considerable effort to fold it open and lock into place. I also didn't like the bluish color light the parasnaps create. And they are pretty wide also when collapsed because of the heavy duty material. Definitely not something OI consider a lightweight small travel modifier. I like the Glow grand box much more because the speed ring can detach.
@@MarkusPix thanks for the info.
@@MarkusPix those look like the 44’s. I have the 36, and I usually have to give it a little shake to get it to open enough to start locking it into place. I also use mine with the Godox mount on my ad300 and ad400. I may need to do my own color comparison against a cheetah box and my ad600. I wonder if funky colored ad300 plus funky colored Parasnap somehow cancels each other out. Anyway thank you for all you do. Time for me do some testing. Enjoy your vacation.
Thank you for the review !!
The umbrella is my favorite now 😆
Thanks for everything as always!
You're a legend !
Thank you for sharing👏
Wow. Thank you Markus.
Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge!
Amazing detailed video - Thank you for sharing!
Thank you!
Enjoy your vacation Marcus, looking fwd to seeing the video.
You have an insane amount of amazing softboxes.... Thanks, Markus... Love your videos.
Best guidance you provide for the selection.Thank you
She looks great, even without her makeup.
Relax p Diddy 👆
@@unbroken1010 do those windows on the short bus taste good?
Without a doubt the most comprehensive look at modifiers I've ever seen. Thankyou Markus for your exhaustive review!
Incredible review. First time on your channel and I'll definitely be watching more.
Great video. Heck....I'd love to have any of those boxes and flashes! Awesome!
Great job Markus and Cara, completely takes the guesswork from choosing a softbox
You made 40 minutes feel like 5 minutes. Great content!
Um no it felt like 40 and that's OK. It's research
Thank you. So many factors to consider and experiment with. Enjoy your trip.
This is a fabulous video. I hope you have a great time on your trip!
Terrific follow-up to the previous softbox video! I have watched that one many times and it has been a great resource for a few years. I enjoy this one for additional information and how some of your own preferences have changed over the intervening years. I can say with certainty that NO ONE else has done a video comparing and contrasting such a variety of softboxes.
All I can say is Wow! I think you covered just about every possible softbox. Thanks for the information, very helpful for determining what softboxes to buy.
Great Video!!
Keep doing what you do!!! I really enjoyed your immensely informative presentation on Softboxes!!!
As always thank you Markus :)
Thank you Markus. I love your mind and your unorthodox approach to everything. Have a great trip and we’ll look forward to seeing the wonderful photos you capture in Bora Bora!
WOW ! You have more softboxes than I do. Good shooting on your trip. Thanks for the video.
Marcus you are the man! you do things properly ! not many people like you about ! love your videos . youre so talented
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Thanks a lot!
Great review as always Marcus. Gutted that I can’t get the Cheetah soft boxes here in the UK. Have a great trip 👍📷
Absolutely loved this video! Sooo funny and incredibly informative. Thank you so much!
What a phenomenal journey through this mountainous landscape in your home! It's educational, so practical and hilarious at the same time. This is enlightening in so many ways. Thank you.
Wow. Your videos are extremely informative! It has changed my mind in type of lights as well as modifiers. Keep up the good work! Both yourself and Cara are amazing people!
Above all else, this has made me more secure in the soft box collection I already have. I love the trick for hot gluing the rods into the soft box, I may have to try that, and also try out a lighter easier to use speed ring for it too.
It's amazing how much time and thought you put into all those soft boxes. It is so much easier to make a choice when you actually get to see it set up and hear thoughts of each softbox. ...Well done 👍 ... Enjoy your vacation.
Estupendo video. Con las aportaciones de tu experiencia se aprende mucho. Gracias
Just… thank you for this lession! 🤗🇨🇭
Your presentations are some of the absolute best out there today! You bring concepts down to "what really makes a difference," without excessive scientific jargon or complexity. Thanks for every one of your presentations. Really love the content, and am saving a lot of money not falling for marketing elitism, ex. Profoto, etc.
I lol'd when Markus hit himself with the aluminium ring 😂😂😂 Informative and comedic. I love it.
Another great video. Thanks.
I am also obsessed with getting the weight down on my gear, gone all carbon fibre lately, just bought the colbor, been getting a tennis elbow lately so this a god send!
Underrated content. I learned I have inflated expectations with allot of these modifiers
You are amazing. Thank you for your effort. I took so much from this.
That was a very thorough research video, hope you manage to take what you need on your holiday and have a fantastic time
amazing to see your reviews and thoughts lot of work goes into all this must have taken hours to get out all the boxes and put them all away !
Your videos are extremely informative!
Thanks Markus for your epic insight info on softboxes, part 2. I have owned a godox 32x32 for using with speedlites. Same one you have shown at 30mins 6secs. I also had the same problem with it, not holding the square shape after opening from being folded flat. I don't store it in the round bag here at home. I added pieces of velcro in the corners to stretch the white outside diffuser to this and has brought back the original square shape like new when being opened.
Perfect timing on this, feeling overwhelmed about choosing modifiers lately. SmallRig just released some nice options too, but I like sticking with Godox.
And hey I remember you well from my Carrara 3D days! 🤓
Simply thank you for such a useful, meaningful and informative video. Appreciate your effort in this.
Enjoy your vacation in Bora Bora. Hoping to see some cool secret agent shots on this trip.
Have a great vacation.
The collapsible umbrellas are amazing. They're also like $36 minimum for some reason and the minute it blows over in the wind they're broken. There goes your $36 after one use
Better than $360
HOLY MOLY you completely opened my eyes, I was using a soft box way to large for my ad200 I saw the video went out and got my equipment out and changed softbox size and talk about a whole new world. Thank you for all you amazing help and please Keep Creating.
I got the 34in glow beauty dish and it's a great modifier. Running with a speed light but will soon have an AD200 to throw in there
Incredible videos like always
Maaan you are amazing Marcus. Just love your vibe, your channel is such a rare gem :)
Thank you for a great video. 🙏
Wow this is a super video, thanks for sharing.
thanks for watching
@@MarkusPixyou are welcome.
Amazing series of videos. You rock. Thank you.
Glad you like them!
Thank you for helping me out, I want to invest on a diffuser light 👍
That was fun! Thanks so much for the hard work testing all this!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Amazing content and channel!
Man, I have never stumbled across a more helpful video. I thought it was going to be insane when I saw the softboxes and papers scattered all over the place. But it was super entertaining and helpful. The one I didn’t see that I thought would be a top contender is the Glow Parasnap that fold up flat as the rod system but still have the fast setup integrated bowens mount if you preferred the round to the square.
At 1:46 you'll notice a couple of Parasnaps lying on the ground on the bottom right. I did not like them and returned them. They are definitely not small. Many of the ones I featured in my video were MUCH much smaller when collapsed. Even though the speeding goes flat, it is still attached and adds length to the already long folded up softbox, and it requires considerable effort to fold it open and lock into place. I also didn't like the bluish color light the parasnaps create. And they are pretty wide also when collapsed because of the heavy duty material. Definitely not something OI consider a lightweight small travel modifier. I like the Glow grand box much more because the speed ring can detach.
@@MarkusPix thanks for the info! Definitely helped me think through my softbox setup.
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My Dear Markus, I am watching only for the fun of it, but I have no understanding of all that Softboxes, and lightning modifiers, etc.
I have never used these weird look umbrellas😄😱, and I know I never will have a reason, or any reason to use any of those stuff.
But it is fun, and was fun watching you cleaned up your mess🤣🤷♀️
I stop at 25:20...I couldn't take anymore of that mess, haha.
Markus, you're so amazing.
A beautiful child of a sweet Angel.
Thank you Markus.
Much love and blessings to you and Cara.🙆♀️🙆♂️
Super helpful explanation ☺️👌thank you
Great video as usual, Markus.
I've always loved the Elinchrom Rotalux speedring. But not the softboxes really.
The system is the perfect blend of the speed of an easy fold softbox and the simplicity and sturdyness of a rod softbox.
Recently I just found out that I could buy an Elinchrom speedring and just use the rods (with the tips removed) from my softboxes of choice (Broncolor, Godox etc) and build the perfect softboxes for myself.
Thanks for the info … I have several Rotaluxes still around … Not using my Elinchrom stuff anymore and a plethora of Godox lights (ok also softboxes) I will try this
Love this channel…
Love your dedication, great work you have made my life a little easier picking the right softbox as im a newbie to taking photos 😅
I shoot mainly in my studio with big octos. The nice thing is a foldable speed ring which allows the octo to collapse flat to 3" and hang on the wall.
Omg Thanks for your hard work! Another very entertaining video!
Well done! :)
Seems I stumbled onto the good stuff with just the guiding principle of large and lightweight. I too love my godox 120cm umbrella for the nice headshots I get with it, adding a grid to control reflections off people's glasses.
Hey Markus you rock! I'm impressed with your passion for this stuff, I'm amazed with your style of sharing your knowledge it's feel very genuine not like someone ist trying to sell mi something! Have a nice day Sir.