Chimera Maxi Softbox, White - Extra Small
The Chimera 16 x 22" Maxi Softbox is designed for use with a portable (on- camera type) flash. With fabric not intended for the heat of a continuous light, the Extra Small Maxi Box with white interior is ideal for work in small spaces softening of your flash is desired. Because of its small size and white lining, the light quality will softer than with a silver-lined softbox.
The 16 x 22" size is ultra portable and lightweight. The image supplied by Chimera shows this item in use with optional equipment that is not included.
- A good solution for softening and spreading on-camera flash.
- Required Speed (mounting) Rings are available separately for many manufacturers' strobes.
| Size | 16 x 22" (40 x 55 cm) |
| Shape | Rectangle |
| Compatibility | Flash Only |
| Removable Face | No |
| Removable Baffle | No |
| Accepts Grids | No |
| Required Speed Ring | Click Here for Speedring Reference Charts |
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Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Durable (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Low light (4)
- Indoors (3)
- Night time (3)
- Outdoors (3)
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Pros
- Easy To Setup
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Chimera Maxi Softbox, White - Extra Small:
It works fine, diffuses the light like a soft box is supposed to.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Color Value
- Portability
Cons
- Mounting Ring Mount
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Outdoors
Comments about Chimera Maxi Softbox, White - Extra Small:
I bought this softbox to allow portability for shooting both nature and portraits outdoors, and I love the flexibility and ease of assembling and transporting it, as well as the performance! Great soft light, and it doesn't cost a fortune.
The only negative is the mount to a tripod or remote flash bracket. The screw that holds the box and mounting ring isn't quite sturdy enough to tilt my Canon 580EX flash vertical and hold it in that position.
Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Outdoors
Comments about Chimera Maxi Softbox, White - Extra Small:
This soft box is super handy on the go. Can easily be hand held or put on a stand if you are working by yourself. The only downfall is that the carry case isn't big enough to leave my flash attached to the mount.
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Special Events
Comments about Chimera Maxi Softbox, White - Extra Small:
This was my introduction to proper light modifiers. Coupled with a Canon 580 EXII this softbox provides nice even lighting in a small and durable package. Chimera even sells a kit so that you can use two speedlights. The biggest drawback is really the speed ring because it means that while being very portable it takes more time to set up but the trade-off is a really secure and study product. A great investment and a good (and bad) way to be bitten by the lighting bug.
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Outdoors
- Special Events
Comments about Chimera Maxi Softbox, White - Extra Small:
I am a "gun and run" photography; always on the move. Many times lighting is rotten to say the least. I looked for a way to take studio type lighting without having to have five helpers along to carry and set up. I found the Maxi Softbox. It is light, easy to set up, gives a wonderful soft light when coupled with my Canon 580EX flash. The only negative about this product is that it will catch the wind which will causes it to pull on the mount. Once you experience that a few time controlling it is no problem. I have used it in very low light, harsh shadow, indoors and for event shooting with wonderful results.
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