Attention Strobists...Looking for a Softbox

[Sean Setters]

Here's a picture of the DIY mounting arm I made. And Keith is right--a boom would allow you to do the same thing. However, with a boom, the flash still resides in the middle of the softbox. Directions for the DIY mounting arm are listed in the caption.









As far as the differences between the different B&H listings--from what I've seen in the flickr strobist threads, there is no difference (except that the Speedlight Set comes with an umbrella swivel). The difference in prices is unexplainable (especially since the one with the umbrella swivel is less). If you want the Apollo, get the Speedlight Set (that's exactly what I got).

[Keith B]

That's cool Sean. I like that the strobe doesn't shoot at the front panel.


I personally never really had an issue with the flash inside. Like I mentioned before I usually seal on edge tight and just tug it to one corner, get the light right then seal it. I've actually used this so much with a 580EXII I usually know exactly what to set it to and just make a minor tweak once and go. I always have the option of E-TTL with the IR trigger. I rarely use it but it is an option. And yes the IR trigger fires quite reliably inside the soft box and indoors. I haven't used it outdoors yet. I imagine it would less reliable.