Angler BoomBox Octagonal Softbox - Review

Hey, in this video I show a complete unpacking of the Angler BoomBox Octagonal Softbox with Bowens Mount (36"). It's a great softbox for a reasonable price. Enjoy!
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[@studio5ninephotography408]

I have this softbox- it's excellent - I came here to find out how to collapse it- mine has been open for over a year.

[@GunnShotVisuals]

omgg

[@DavidOxford606]

If you go back and take a look at your side-by-side, A/B comparison still shots between the 2, notice the background. With the Angler and grid, your background stays darker as there is less reflective light being cast around the room vs. the Godox. The larger dimension of the Angler should give you both a softer light and more wrap-around of your face (depending on how you position it.)

[@zfreek98]

Remove the reflector plate and the grid, then turn the softbox to camera left a little more so it spills a little more evenly across your face. Should soften nose shadows a bit more and add a little bit more brightness to your right eye.
Those changes should also reduce the required power level.

[@user-cy3os8tf1q]

If you want to brighten up, just you have to remove the reflective plate inside Softbox!
This is to reduce energy consumption!

[@TT-dz8zf]

This is a pretty good deal! I just went to B&H and got myself the same combo/set for $99. They list original price as $250. Don’t know if I would buy it at that price though. Thanks for the video!

[@GunnShotVisuals]

i just got the same - do you still use it today? have you found something you like better? 👀

[@sjmphotonyc]

Angler is a great company. I use their light boxes for product photography.

[@kedavis]

I see a subtle difference and prefer the Angler.

[@DT0me7624]

Great video! Thank you.

[@raulrodriguez82]

I think the reflector plate should be placed opposite to this, with the sphere towards the bulb, to increase the spread.

[@yangfu9829]

The angler is indeed a bit softer, but is it subtle

[@nouuvall762]

what camera and lens are you using for this setup? what focal length and aperture?

[@KenTheContentCoachYT]

Canon R, 24-70mm 2.8f. Using at 24mm and I think 3.2f

[@samanthaferguson4481]

I cant figure out how to collapse it. Can you show me how?

[@Lifeofjosuel]

i dropped it when I open it🤦‍♂

[@AdrienneBattistella]

how do you close it?

[@KenTheContentCoachYT]

Like an umbrella. Super easy.

[@sanpedrofilm]

I can't collapse it. Tried pulling the center forward but nothing happens, it's Locked in.

[@KenTheContentCoachYT]

Everything was uninstalled before you tried, right?

[@lymanmedeiros903]

how do you collapse and fold the boombox?

[@KenTheContentCoachYT]

It’s umbrella. Just pulls down.

[@mesohano9477]

Angler

[@Samurai63864]

sony would not have lost focus.

[@asoshkin]

Same quality of light with a bigger electric bill