Interfit Strobies Folding Softbox (24 x 24")

Comments about Interfit Strobies Folding Softbox (24 x 24"):

Plan to use for portable portrait and group photos. Folds small and contained everything needed to mount Nikon CLS flashes to light stands. Wished there had been instructions included on how to re-fold. Also wish there had been a warning about the tension the units are under when they come out of the pouch - first one I opened "popped" me in the nose!

Comments about Interfit Strobies Folding Softbox (24 x 24"):

The Metal parts are nice it feels fairly sturdy! the ball head isn't FANTASTIC but it certainly works!

one downfall is it didn't come with an internal diffuser of any sort.

and with my pocket wizard it did take some...work to get my 580exII to line up. But i finally got it!

Comments about Interfit Strobies Folding Softbox (24 x 24"):

Ive always used shoot through umbrellas and was happy with the results. Now I bought this softbox and let me tell you, you will love the results. The quality of light is actually softer for some reason. No annoying spill light with the softbox. Only lights the subject since its dirrectional. In my opinion, the inner baffle which its NOT included is not neccesary. Overall, I love this softbox and will be purchasing another one soon.

Comments about Interfit Strobies Folding Softbox (24 x 24"):

I am a wedding photographer and bought this after a friend recommended it as an alternative to hauling strobes and umbrellas for formal group shots in dark venues. SO glad I did. Used it today with one 580exII to easily and effectively light a group of 15. Best of all, it folds up to about an 8" circle, making it easy to travel with and thus MUCH more likely to be used.

Highly recommend for wedding photographers looking for a fast, minimal setup in tricky lighting or for portrait photographers who need portable soft light on demand, no strobes or power outlets needed.

One note: be careful opening it. It can really pop out of that bag.

Comments about Interfit Strobies Folding Softbox (24 x 24"):

Would give this a five star but for two things. Inner diffuser would be good. And maybe it's just me, probably is, but I can't get the danged thing folded back to fit in the carry bag. Nice carry bag btw. Makes for nice portable soft light.

Comments about Interfit Strobies Folding Softbox (24 x 24"):

This is a good softbox for the price. It's easy to use, pack, carry, and it does the job well. You will get the right amount of light on your subject especially portraits. No harsh shadow, no glare will show on your images.

Comments about Interfit Strobies Folding Softbox (24 x 24"):

Great little softbox!!

Comments about Interfit Strobies Folding Softbox (24 x 24"):

Provides nice soft light and is easy to set up. Does not provide an inner defuser, but for a small Sbox that is probably unnecessary. Would purchase again.

Comments about Interfit Strobies Folding Softbox (24 x 24"):

Good solid built softbox easy to use.
DID NOT COME WITH INNER BAFFLE!
To avoid hotspot I use a Dome Diffuser which help spread and sofften some more.

Comments about Interfit Strobies Folding Softbox (24 x 24"):

Great little go anywhere softbox for speedlights!

Comments about Interfit Strobies Folding Softbox (24 x 24"):

I have the WestCott 50' big mama as well, and I much like this smaller softbox. If I am in a rush I use umbrellas at the weddings. If I get a little bit of time then I set this up for later user. I like that I can access flash from outside without having to open the softbox like big mama.

Comments about Interfit Strobies Folding Softbox (24 x 24"):

This is a strong, light weight, softbox. I can take it anywhere. I mount it on the end of my mono pod, Hook my extra 580 flash and have a good sturdy light source for my helper to fill in with some extra light. He can hold it high and fill background or walk beside wedding couple to fill faces. Very inexpensive and durable.

Comments about Interfit Strobies Folding Softbox (24 x 24"):

I purchased this product based on the reviews on B&H. Most of them were outstanding. I receive the product and upon having difficulty folding it, it bent. I had found videos on how to fold it back up and fix it and it was extremely difficult. I sent it back immediately and continued my search for another speedlite softbox. I learned my lesson that sometimes cheaper isn't better.

Comments about Interfit Strobies Folding Softbox (24 x 24"):

Built pretty well. Very compact, fits with my speedlight location kit.

Comments about Interfit Strobies Folding Softbox (24 x 24"):

I am impressed with the quality fo these boxes. I do wish the brackets were a little more robust but in my opinion, these are well worth the money.

Comments about Interfit Strobies Folding Softbox (24 x 24"):

Great value and quality for pricepoint. Fairly even light spread with only a little bit of a hot spot. Materials seem durable and well assembled. Flash bracket very adjustable. Ballhead feels a little week by it hasn't had any problems supporting the load or flash and radio-receiver and softbox.

Comments about Interfit Strobies Folding Softbox (24 x 24"):

very good produt

Comments about Interfit Strobies Folding Softbox (24 x 24"):

I have nothing but praise for this product.

The Interfit Strobies 60x60cm Foldable Softbox is an inexpensive, portable light modifier that travels well, sets up and breaks down quickly, and turns a hot shoe flash into a big, beautiful, soft light source. Combine this softbox with an inexpensive flash, a compact light stand, and radio triggers, and you have a reasonably priced portable, on-demand studio that can be used indoors or out.

The softbox and related hardware fits nicely in a soft rectangular case that measures approximately 13" long x 9" wide x 3.5" deep. Inside the case is a ball-head/flash bracket, a speed ring, a diffusion panel, and a circular pouch about 8" across and 3" deep containing the folded softbox. The flash bracket assembly has a standard cold shoe attached, and includes an extra cold shoe to accomodate a Nikon SB-900 speedlight. Total weight is about 44.5 ounces (a few ounces shy of three pounds).

To set up the softbox, attach the ball-head/flash bracket to a light stand. Unzip the circular pouch, grab the folded softbox firmly, and remove from the pouch. Be careful--if you don't have a good grip on the softbox, it may spring open unexpectedly with quite a bit of force. I secure the folded softbox with a 6" ball bungee to keep this from happening.

Using both hands, open up the softbox into a triangular shape, then pop it open completely.

Attach the diffusion panel to the front of the softbox by way of the velcro strips, and you're ready to install the speedring.

The softbox consists of 4 triangular panels sown together around spring bands. To install the speedring, place the softbox facedown and insert the speedring underneath the top panel flap and one side panel flap. Then pull back the other side flap and the bottom flap to seat the speedring snugly. This is hard to explain, but you'll understand immediately when you see the softbox. Then slide the speedring's bar onto the flash bracket, attach your flash to the cold shoe, hook up your radio trigger or sync cord, and you're ready to shoot.

The softbox has loops inside to allow the installation of an inner diffusion panel, but
oddly does not come with an inner diffusion panel.

To break down the softbox, remove from the flash bracket, and remove the diffusion panel and speedring. Flatten the softbox and fold into a triangle (again, difficult to explain but easy to see). Place one hand on the top corner of the softbox and the other hand in the middle of the base. Twist your hands in opposite directions. This will bring the softbox into a three-layered disc shape, with the two corners at the base forming the outer layers and the corner held in your hand the inner layer. Flatten the disc, wrap a ball bungee around it if you want, and place in the circular pouch. Fold the diffusion panel and place in the pouch. Put the pouch, speedring, and ball-head/flash bracket in the case, zip it up, and you're done.

Folding the softbox sounds complicated, and it takes some practice, but once you get the hang of it, it's fast and easy. There are videos on youtube that show how it is done.

In conclusion, the Interfit Strobies softbox is inexpensive, portable, and a great addition to a photographer's lighting kit.

Comments about Interfit Strobies Folding Softbox (24 x 24"):

I use this product both indoors and outdoors I especially love to use this softbox outdoors, for it's fairly easy to assemble and the hardware and softbox feel pretty durable and stable. I carry this setup practically everywhere for impromptu strobing sessions. If you have a flexTT5 and Speedlight then you'll want to grab this softbox.

Comments about Interfit Strobies Folding Softbox (24 x 24"):

Easy setup, great build and great portability. Clamp and ring work very well. I use it for my SB-700's!