Soft box thing for Pentax AF540GZ?

Nimrad · 12-02-2008, 01:23 PM

I saw a photographer shooting with a normal blitz with a soft box on her blitz. I've never thought of it before, but it looked like a good idea to spread the light a bit more. Anybody know where to get one of these?

Venturi · 12-02-2008, 01:52 PM

Was it something like this?

They come in several sizes starting from 3"x4". I've been pondering picking up one myself for times when a full-on umbrella setup is unwieldy or undesirable.

dave sz · 12-02-2008, 02:27 PM

Soft box or diffuser?

Nimrad · 12-02-2008, 02:39 PM

What's a diffuser?

Originally posted by Venturi

Was it something like this?

They come in several sizes starting from 3"x4". I've been pondering picking up one myself for times when a full-on umbrella setup is unwieldy or undesirable.

Looks like what I'm thinking about... Got link? And is it "one size fits all"?

MPrince · 12-02-2008, 03:59 PM

Check this out--if you're so inclined here's a DIY softbox that is inexpensive, easy to make, and works nicely.

http://www.sonicartistry.net/zemlinphotos/MiniSoftbox/Softbox%202/instructio...structions.htm

It folds neatly, and if you got mad construction skillz, looks professional. Actually, it'll look professional anyway, 'cause its black!

Nimrad · 12-02-2008, 04:20 PM

I don't have the patience to do that

Can't be that expensive to buy one anyway. Just have to find the right size.

Tom S. · 12-02-2008, 05:06 PM

Here's a real simple one: http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Gary-Fong-Lightsphere/

12-02-2008, 01:23 PM	#1
Nimrad Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Stavanger, Norway Posts: 150	Soft box thing for Pentax AF540GZ? I saw a photographer shooting with a normal blitz with a soft box on her blitz. I've never thought of it before, but it looked like a good idea to spread the light a bit more. Anybody know where to get one of these?

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12-02-2008, 01:52 PM	#2
Venturi Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,636	Was it something like this? They come in several sizes starting from 3"x4". I've been pondering picking up one myself for times when a full-on umbrella setup is unwieldy or undesirable.

12-02-2008, 02:27 PM	#3
dave sz Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: carpentersville, IL Posts: 693	Soft box or diffuser?

12-02-2008, 02:39 PM	#4
Nimrad Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Stavanger, Norway Posts: 150 Original Poster	What's a diffuser? Originally posted by Venturi Was it something like this? They come in several sizes starting from 3"x4". I've been pondering picking up one myself for times when a full-on umbrella setup is unwieldy or undesirable. Looks like what I'm thinking about... Got link? And is it "one size fits all"?

12-02-2008, 03:59 PM	#5
MPrince Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WV Posts: 1,495	Check this out--if you're so inclined here's a DIY softbox that is inexpensive, easy to make, and works nicely. http://www.sonicartistry.net/zemlinphotos/MiniSoftbox/Softbox%202/instructio...structions.htm It folds neatly, and if you got mad construction skillz, looks professional. Actually, it'll look professional anyway, 'cause its black!

12-02-2008, 04:20 PM	#6
Nimrad Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Stavanger, Norway Posts: 150 Original Poster	I don't have the patience to do that Can't be that expensive to buy one anyway. Just have to find the right size.

12-02-2008, 05:06 PM	#7
Tom S. Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 4,317	Here's a real simple one: http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Gary-Fong-Lightsphere/