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Lumiquest Softbox

Lumiquest Softbox
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The Lumiquest Softbox enlarges and diffuses the light with the flash in the direct flash position. The light is softened and more evenly distributed as it passes through a centre-weighted frosted diffuser producing more natural and flattering portraits. It can also be used on an individual flash or to softly illuminate the background in a multiple flash set up. The unique design does not block either exposure sensors or auto focus assist beams on most flashes and it can be folded away flat in its own protective case.  

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Lumiquest Softbox
 
4.4

(based on 9 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (5)
  • Easy to pack (4)
  • Easy to use (4)
  • Reliable (4)

Cons

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      25/1/2011
       
      4.0

      Great Useful Accessory!!

      By Mattos

      from East Sussex

      About Me Pro Photographer

      Pros

      • Easy To Pack
      • Easy to Use
      • Lightweight
      • Reliable

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Lumiquest Softbox:

          This really is a great accessory that is especially useful when bouncing your flash off the ceiling isn't an option.
          Such as in churches or large buildings you can still avoid harsh direct flash with this product.
          It easily folds away into your bag too!
          Highly recommended!

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          12/1/2011
           
          4.0

          Great Product

          By WhyteLight

          from Edinburgh

          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

          Pros

          • Easy To Pack
          • Easy to Use
          • Lightweight
          • Reliable
          • Strong Construction

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Close -ups
            • Nighttime
            • Special Events
            • Travel

            Comments about Lumiquest Softbox:

            This product is great and gives a nice even illumination, used in the street for fill in flash or used in a darker enviroment it copes equally well. The ease of contruction and the neat way it folds down is an added bonus, I would highly reccomend this to anyone wanting to soften shadows and give good even illumination.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            8/12/2010
             
            4.0

            Portable and inexpensive - worth getting

            By Jonny_S

            from Scotland

            About Me Photo Enthusiast

            See all my reviews

            Pros

            • Easy To Pack
            • Easy to Use
            • Lightweight
            • Reliable

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Nighttime
              • Portraits
              • Travel

              Comments about Lumiquest Softbox:

              This is an inexpensive way to improve your portraits. I've used it on and off camera with good results. You can get very good results, especially when balancing with natural light or using a reflector. It's obviously not quite as good as a pro studio lighting.
              Using a diffuser can alter the exposure needed- using digital, it's easy to quickly adjust settings to compensate for this. Using film might take some trial and error if it's being used as the main lighting source.
              Fitting is a bit fiddly the first time, but actually fairly straightforward. I'm using the optional rubber cinch strap to attach the softbox, and once fitted the assembly is pretty robust. If I only had one flash I'd probably just use the standard velcro, though.
              It's such a small thing that I find it convenient to keep it and a small collapsible reflector in my camera bag.

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              4/8/2010

              (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Big improvement on direct flash

              By Northman

              from Aberdeen

              About Me Photo Enthusiast

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              Pros

              • Easy To Pack
              • Easy to Use
              • Lightweight
              • Reliable
              • Strong Construction

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Portraits

                Comments about Lumiquest Softbox:

                Light weight and easy to use. Folds up flat to fit into camera bag. Good construction should last a long time. Very good even light and much more controllable than bounce flash. Buy the (expensive for what it is) cinch strap to avoid messing up the flash gun with sticky velcro pads.

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                28/5/2010

                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                4.0

                Very portable

                By AirImage

                from Prestwick

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                Pros

                • folds virtually flat
                • gives good light diffusion

                Cons

                • sticky velcro pads mess the surface of speedlight

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Lumiquest Softbox:

                  Never without this in my camera bag. Folds down to just a few mm thick. Seems fairly well indestructable too.

                  Gives much better quality of light than the plastic dome diffusers included with many speedlights.

                  Only gripe is the sticky-backed velcro you need to use attach the softbox. Leaves a sticky mess on the flashguns. Better to buy a Honl Speed Strap and use that.

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                  (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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                  2/5/2010

                  (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  It's a small softbox

                  By kkphoto

                  from London, UK

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                  Comments about Lumiquest Softbox:

                  It's good for close ups and makes the light of a flashgun softer. It's sturdy and packs up flat. It's great for what it is!

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                  (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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                  2/5/2010

                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  lumiquest softbox

                  By jackson

                  from Hemel Hempstead

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                  Pros

                  • Lightweight
                  • need to velco it on flash

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                      Comments about Lumiquest Softbox:

                      This is a great piece of equipment for any photographer with a flash gun. As we all know they can be unforgiving on the face and eyes and create shadows. The wonderful fact about this product is it comes flat and you Velcro the frame around your flash head and its fairly easy to work out. When not in use it folds flat and has very little weight to it.
                      I would recommend this to anyone who just needs to use the flashgun and is secure in it defusing the subject and leaving much less shadow. A good buy for not too much money and a great resource

                      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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                      4/4/2010

                      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      4.0

                      well made, good for macro subjects

                      By entoman

                      from Portsmouth, UK

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                      Pros

                      • good for macro subjects
                      • Strong well made

                      Cons

                      • 2-3 stops light loss
                      • needs a cinch strap

                      Best Uses

                        Comments about Lumiquest Softbox:

                        This product is well made with strong plastic and folds down flat for portability. The diffuser panel has a thick central area that minimises hotspots. It attaches by means of self adhesive strips that fix to your flashgun. The adhesive is very strong and impossible to remove, so while it ensures a good grip, it spoils the appearance of the flashgun and makes it impossible to resell. Much better to attach it using a cinch strap which is well worth the extra money.

                        The product produces nice soft lighting excellent for macro subjects. I haven't tried it for portraits. Light loss is about 2-3 stops so you need a powerful flash or a high ISO setting on the camera.

                        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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                        17/2/2010

                        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        5.0

                        An excellent bit of kit

                        By markzarettiphotography

                        from Kent, UK

                        Pros

                        • flat pack

                        Cons

                        • needs velcro pads (provided) to be stuck to flash

                        Best Uses

                          Comments about Lumiquest Softbox:

                          I use this with an Nikon SB800 and it really does improve the range of use for the flash. Especially useful at weddings and events where portability is a must. It's a well thought out and well made bit of kit that packs down flat and for the price is great value.

                          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                          Lumiquest Softbox Specifications

                          Type Softbox
                          For use with Most Hot Shoe Mounted Flashguns
                          Colour Black/Opaque
                          Size 5x7 inches Folded Flat
                          Weight (g) 115

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                          Product Code: PJQ7667     Manufacturer #: LQ107(LQ925D)
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