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Vello Fabric Softbox for Portable Flash (Medium)

BH #VEFD500 • MFR #FD-500
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Vello Fabric Softbox for Portable Flash (Medium)
Key Features
  • Softens and Diffuses Light
  • Reduces Shadows and Hot Spots
  • Fits Most Portable Flash Units
  • Folds Flat for Easy Storage
The Fabric Softbox for Portable Flash (Medium) from Vello is designed to improve the quality of the light from your shoe-mounted flash unit. It has a soft white fabric interior lining that diminishes the harsh effects that often result from using a shoe-mounted flash unit, delivering diffused light and soft shadows. It has windows which allow for extra fill light. Touch-tab fasteners are included for mounting the unit to your flash.
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Vello FD-500 Overview

The Fabric Softbox for Portable Flash (Medium) from Vello is designed to improve the quality of the light from your shoe-mounted flash unit. It has a soft white fabric interior lining that diminishes the harsh effects that often result from using a shoe-mounted flash unit, delivering diffused light and soft shadows. It has windows which allow for extra fill light. Touch-tab fasteners are included for mounting the unit to your flash.

Window openings for fill light
Softens and diffuses flash light, producing soft, even illumination
Reduces harsh shadows and hot spots
Folds flat for easy storage
UPC: 847628029002

Vello FD-500Specs

General
Modifier Type
Softbox
Attachment Method
Hook & Loop
Dimensions
H: 6.0 x W: 8.0" / H: 15.2 x W: 20.3 cm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.195 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.45 x 6.1 x 1"

Vello FD-500 Reviews

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Is there a silver reflective surface inside the ...

Is there a silver reflective surface inside the softbox?
Asked by: Kevin
No, the inside is white.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2019-07-30

question

Does this fit both the Canon 430 EXII and 600 EX-RT?
Asked by: Marie
Yes. It uses touch fasteners to attach to most on camera flashes. It will fit both of the flashes mentioned here.
Answered by: Lawrence C.
Date published: 2018-08-28

Would this fit the Fujifilm sized Godox flash, or ...

Would this fit the Fujifilm sized Godox flash, or be too big?
Asked by: Emma
This will fit the Fujifilm version Godox flash.
Answered by: Michele
Date published: 2019-04-17

question

Can you use it while your Speedlite is mounted on your camera? Or do people only use it when your speedlite is off-camera?
Asked by: Lara S.
This can be used when the flash is mounted on-camera as well as off-camera.
Answered by: Yos O.
Date published: 2018-08-28

Will this fit round head flash units like the ...

Will this fit round head flash units like the Godox V1?
Asked by: Gary
Yes, the Vello Fabric Softbox for Portable Flash will fit round head flash units like the Godox V1.
Answered by: Samik G
Date published: 2023-12-27

question

Does E-TTL still work when this is used on your on camera flash?
Asked by: laura s.
For external flash yes, but I don't think it will fit with pop-up flash.
Answered by: Stacey B.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

does it work for an LED hotlight for video?
Asked by: Arthur
That would depend on the size of the LED. But long story short, as long as it can physically fit inside the back of the softbox, it should work fine.
Answered by: Eytan W.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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