Rhood Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Hi all, can't really make up my mind and need to choose as soon as possible. Options I'm tinkering about Octabox 150cm with grid (and inner diffusion layer) (only around 50 cm deep which is a good thing) Ball / lantern softbox 120cm with curtains Balloon / lantern softbox 65cm (no curtains) What I'm getting it for? Mostly for round catchlights as I don't have any softbox type for that at the moment. Portraits / Fashion Film, table scene top down softbox What I'm currently leaning most to? Octabox 150 cm and Balloon / Lantern softbox 65cm Am I right in thinking that the 150cm octabox and ball lantern 120 cm will produce pretty similar results? The octabox will probably create larger catchlights, which is most of the time a little more pleasant. The ball lantern is a lot deeper, don't know how much, which can be a big disadavantage for those table scenes or such. Is there anything I'm missing? What is your opinion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhood Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted December 30, 2021 I know it's been not a full day between my post. But I need to decide today. Help appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Romero 2 Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 On 12/29/2021 at 12:18 PM, Rhood said: Hi all, can't really make up my mind and need to choose as soon as possible. Options I'm tinkering about Octabox 150cm with grid (and inner diffusion layer) (only around 50 cm deep which is a good thing) Ball / lantern softbox 120cm with curtains Balloon / lantern softbox 65cm (no curtains) What I'm getting it for? Mostly for round catchlights as I don't have any softbox type for that at the moment. Portraits / Fashion Film, table scene top down softbox What I'm currently leaning most to? Octabox 150 cm and Balloon / Lantern softbox 65cm Am I right in thinking that the 150cm octabox and ball lantern 120 cm will produce pretty similar results? The octabox will probably create larger catchlights, which is most of the time a little more pleasant. The ball lantern is a lot deeper, don't know how much, which can be a big disadavantage for those table scenes or such. Is there anything I'm missing? What is your opinion? The lantern will spill light everywhere (unless you flag it). An octabox will be more focused with the light throw. Ideally, you would want an octabox (or round softbox) as a key light and maybe a lantern as a fill light. If you want to light from overhead, then maybe the lantern is the best. PannySVHS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PannySVHS Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Perfectly said @Mark Romero 2 Lantern has a pretty nice curtain to really block as much light as one wishes btw, if we talk about the one from Aputure, which comes in Bowens mount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimor Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 https://spectrum-brand.com/blogs/news/crash-course-to-softbox-modifiers-parabolic-lantern-rectangle-octagon-umbrella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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