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Vello Octa Softbox for Portable Flash (Large, 12")

BH #VEFD1520 • MFR #FD-1520
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Vello Octa Softbox for Portable Flash (Large, 12")
Key Features
  • Fits Most On-Camera Flash Units
  • Reduces Harshness and Softens Shadows
  • Wraparound Effect & Circular Catchlights
  • Foldable Inner Diffuser
Reduce the harshness of your on-camera flash unit and soften shadows by equipping it with this large Octa Softbox for Portable Flash from Vello, which measures 12" in diameter. 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. Along with this, the octagonal shape will produce circular catchlights that are very pleasing to the eyes. 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-1520 Overview

Reduce the harshness of your on-camera flash unit and soften shadows by equipping it with this large Octa Softbox for Portable Flash from Vello, which measures 12" in diameter. 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. Along with this, the octagonal shape will produce circular catchlights that are very pleasing to the eyes. 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: 847628588516

Vello FD-1520 Specs

Modifier Type
Softbox
Attachment Method
Strap
Dimensions
ø: 12.0 x " / ø: 30.0 x  cm
Weight
4.5 oz / 127 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.485 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
13.35 x 12.25 x 0.9"

Vello FD-1520 Reviews

great, portable

By Geritza
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-05-13

exactly what i needed, folds flat, lightweight, diffuses flash nicely on the go.

Great on the go!

By Alicia
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-03-28

This has come in handy on many occasions for my work. Such a great tool! I feel like a paparazzo ;) good diffusion and it stays put on my flash. Easy to pack, too.

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does this work with westcott fj80ii?

does this work with westcott fj80ii?
Asked by: Abdiel
The Vello Octa Softbox for Portable Flash (Large, 12") is compatible with the Westcott FJ80 II Touchscreen 80Ws Speedlight.
Answered by: Lawrence C
Date published: 2023-09-22

Will this fit a Metz handle mount flash such as ...

Will this fit a Metz handle mount flash such as the Metz 76 MZ5 ?
Asked by: Harry
The Vello Octa Softbox for Portable Flash (Large, 12") has an integrated elastic strap with a touch-tab fastener that secures around the flash head. Also, there is a strap loop and rubberized mounting tabs that will ensure that the softbox remains securely attached. This would work with the Metz mecablitz 76 MZ-5 digital Flash Kit for Olympus/Panasonic Cameras (B&H # ME76MZ5K6).
Answered by: Marvin C
Date published: 2024-04-15

Vello Octa Softbox for Portable Flash (Large, ...

Vello Octa Softbox for Portable Flash (Large, 12") - will this fit a Godox V1 speedlight? The V1 has a round head.
Asked by: Adam
To answer your question yes it will fit any portable flash. But I don't recommend buying it, I actually threw mine away. There are no wires or anything to keep it rigid and it's just floppy and unusable. A $5 snap-on diffuser will honestly give you better quality and I would start there but If you want to step up, I would go for a glow deep parabolic. you can usually find one for a good price but you will need a Bowens to standard flash adapter. It comes down to a case of "buy once cry once", you can probably get the whole paradolic set and flash adapter for about 60 bucks shipped and you will impress yourself all day long.
Answered by: JC
Date published: 2021-11-09

Does this work with Flashpoint Flash?

Does this work with Flashpoint Flash?
Asked by: William
The Vello Octa Softbox for Portable Flash (Large, 12") is a generic softbox. It will work with most standard shape speedlights like most of the Flashpoint brand. It does not fit most round speedlight designs.
Answered by: Rob K
Date published: 2022-01-23

Will the large size fit a Godox AD 200 ?

Will the large size fit a Godox AD 200 ?
Asked by: Lou
Yes, it will fit the AD200.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2020-07-21

question

Hi, will this fit Sony HVL-F43M ?
Asked by: John
It's my opinion that the short swivel head on the Sony will make the Softbox unstable.
Answered by: Reginald F.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

A consistent failing of similar designs (re-branded under countless names) is that 3-4cm of the outer edge is unable to be lit because the inward taper at the large end of the funnel is too aggressive (basically the inner reflector is nearly touching the diffusor). Is this design appreciably more bowl-shaped such that this would be alleviated?
Asked by: Tim N.
I inserted wire into the seams to stiffen the 'funnel', but there remains some tapering light fall-off toward the edges, but I can't quantify in cm or f-stop.
Answered by: mastro
Date published: 2020-07-03

question

Does it fit with YN686EX-RT Speedlite?
Asked by: Claudia R.
Probably. I have an SB-600 which is a smaller flash and the opening is way too big. I modified it to make it work.
Answered by: Joel D.
Date published: 2020-07-03
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