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Vello Softbox for Portable Flash (Small, 6 x 6.75")

BH #VEFD1400 • MFR #FD-1400
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Vello Softbox for Portable Flash (Small, 6 x 6.75")
Key Features
  • Fits Most On-Camera Flash Units
  • Reduces Harshness and Softens Shadows
  • Compact and Convenient Design
  • Foldable Inner Diffuser
Reduce the harshness of your on-camera flash unit and soften shadows by equipping it with this small Softbox for Portable Flash from Vello, which measures 6 x 6.75". This convenient modifier produces a soft, almost wrap-around quality of light that is useful in a wide variety of situations, such portraiture, weddings, food, and more. . It also features a foldable inner diffuser for further softening of the light and a reflective silver interior that evenly distributes light while maintaining maximum light output.
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Vello FD-1400 Overview

Reduce the harshness of your on-camera flash unit and soften shadows by equipping it with this small Softbox for Portable Flash from Vello, which measures 6 x 6.75". This convenient modifier produces a soft, almost wrap-around quality of light that is useful in a wide variety of situations, such portraiture, weddings, food, and more. . It also features a foldable inner diffuser for further softening of the light and a reflective silver interior that evenly distributes light while maintaining maximum light output.

Setting up the softbox is simple with an integrated elastic strap with a touch tab fastener that secures around the flash head. Also, it has a strap loop and rubberized mounting tabs that will ensure that the softbox remains securely attached. When not in use, the modifier will fold down flat, and a zippered carrying case is included for travel and storage.

UPC: 847628588387

Vello FD-1400 Specs

Modifier Type
Softbox
Attachment Method
Strap
Dimensions
H: 6.0 x W: 6.8" / H: 15.0 x W: 17.0 cm
Weight
1.6 oz / 45 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.23 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.1 x 7 x 0.7"

Vello FD-1400 Reviews

Perfect!

By Bob
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-03-17

Softens the light, perfectly.

It's well made and it folds.

By Steven
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-12-12

I brought this to use on a speedlight at events. The point is to make your flash larger and also scatter the light to make it less concentrated and this little softbox does just that. It's not complicated but it can only work if the device is properly designed and well made and this softbox checks both of those boxes. It takes the edge off shadows. That's all. I use it without the additional internal diffuser but I do use the flash unit's wide angle filter deployed over the flash head, it does a good job of filling the softbox with light. *Better speedlights have a built in wide angle filter that you pull out and let drop to cover the flash head. The device's internal diffuser can be used or not used. It's a small flap of diffusion material that is sewn in on one end and has velcro on the other end that holds it in place when in use or not in use. Clever design. The system for holding it on the flash works well. You pull the back of it over your flash head and wrap the elastic strap around it and use the Velcro to hold the strap in place. Once attached it does not flop around, it stays where you put it. Also it comes with a slip case which helps keep the front surface clean in your camera bag. So overall, it's a simple thing done properly.

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Will this softbx fit on the Nikon SB-600? Thanks

Will this softbx fit on the Nikon SB-600? Thanks
Asked by: Mark
Yes, the Vello Softbox for Portable Flash (Small, 6 x 6.75") is compatible with the Nikon SB600.
Answered by: Daniel C
Date published: 2024-09-16

Will the Vello Softbox (Small, 6 x 6.75") fit ...

Will the Vello Softbox (Small, 6 x 6.75") fit securely on the Olympus FL-LM3 flash unit?
Asked by: Donald
No, the Olympus FL-LM3 Flash has to small of a head to properly mount the Vello Softbox for Portable Flash (Small, 6 x 6.75").
Answered by: Yaakov
Date published: 2023-05-23

Will it be secure on a Godox V1 with round head?

Will it be secure on a Godox V1 with round head?
Asked by: Aiden
Yes, the unit offers rubberized mounting Tabs to make sure unit stays in place.
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2023-05-23

Is this softbox suitable for macro work?

Is this softbox suitable for macro work?
Asked by: Paul
Yes, but you'd probably need to use it off camera to get the angle right.
Answered by: Tom
Date published: 2021-09-03

question

Will this fix a Canon Speedlite 270 EX II?
Asked by: Daniel
I have a 270 exII speedlite. This softbox is not a good fit on that flash. The flash head is too small. The elastic band on the softbox has to be stretched so much that the sides of the softbox collapse inward and block the light.
Answered by: JM G.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

Will this softbox block the sensor on my 580 Ex flash?
Asked by: Anonymous
It shouldn't. I have it on the new 600 flash and it doesn't block the sensor. It's a great addition to the flash and works well for close portrait shots.
Answered by: Olivia P.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

I'm a newbie shooting real estate photography and am wondering if this is a good option for me. My main question pertains to the difference between this and an umbrella?
Asked by: Scott
In my opinion this is too small for shooting real estate. I would choose a Large umbrella, or possibly the Gary Fong light sphere with the chrome insert. You would get almost 180 degrees of lighting. I would shoot on a tripod for sure. View some videos of the light sphereThe small Vello soft box is better suited for single or double portraits.
Answered by: Joseph N.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

What a s the stiffening mechanism or material? Is it robust enough to hold its shape after repeated fold-ups and storing away in the camera bag?
Asked by: Matthew
It seems fairly stout..I do not use mine as much since I have a Gary Fong softener now..I get better results with that diffuser.
Answered by: Bradley F.
Date published: 2018-08-26
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