What is the difference between a diffuser and a softbox?

A diffuser spreads the light across a larger area, thus resulting in a lower average flash power across the entire frame. A softbox keeps the light largely directional. The subject still gets the majority of the light, but with a softer gradation from highlights to shadows.

What is a flash softbox?

Softboxes are devices in a box shape that enlarge a source of photographic light through the use of a diffusion material. The box is also lined with white light to reflect and direct every bit of light forwards. A speedlight softbox is built to mount on a small flash head specifically.

Can you use a Speedlight with a softbox?

Yes, you absolutely can, though not all softboxes are made for Speedlights. The key lies in finding a softbox which comes with a mount that is compatible with Speedlights.

What light should I use for product photography?

Continuous lighting is often the most popular solution when it comes to product photography. The best examples of continuous lighting include: LED video lights. Fluorescent mercury vapor tubes.

Is LED better than softbox?

Soft-boxes are entirely constructed around the concept of light diffusion which is seen in its design concept. On the other hand, LED lights create bright hard lights that need to be softened by an external diffuser. There are many ways to diffuse your LED panel light to create different lighting effects.

Which light is best for studio photography?

Fluorescent is generally easier to find in studio lighting and does not overheat, so that is what most studio photographers use. LED is a safer option to tungsten because they tend to not overheat as much.

Which photography lighting is best?

A speedlight or flash is often the best photography lighting that’s on-site because of the portability. With an off-camera wireless flash system, speedlights can do much of the work of studio strobes.

Are LumiQuest softboxes any good?

At LumiQuest, we make several speedlight softboxes that make for high quality light as long as you use them correctly. Our portable softboxes are extra lightweight and fold flat to fit just about anywhere. They will significantly soften light when used in many applications. Check out our softboxes here.

Do smaller Speedlight softboxes really soften light?

If you’ve ever been told that a smaller speedlight softbox can serve the same purpose and soften light as much as a larger box, you’ve been misled. Companies are more than happy to make claims that their device is smaller than everyones but creates just as soft of light. This is not true. Think of light as “wrapping around” your subject.

Do you use a heavy or light softbox?

An extra heavy and large speedlight softbox can be cumbersome and make a shoot more tiring. This all fits with the give and take of light quality vs. weight and depends on what you’re shooting. Sometimes there’s no option because you’re capturing a group of people at a close distance and need extra soft light. This is when you go HUGE.

What LumiQuest products are available with UltraStrap?

LumiQuest Pocket Bouncer with UltraStrap. Now Available in Color! LumiQuest UltraSoft with UltraStrap. Now Available in Color! LumiQuest StripBox LTp with UltraStrap. NEW!! LumiQuest SoftBox III with UltraStrap. Now Available in Color!