Softbox recommendations

[w_nelson]

I have Impact brand (B&H's in house brand) monolights and the softboxes that came with Impact's kit. The softbox is very difficult to assemble. I have found a speedring that fits Impact (and Bowens) monolights. Does anyone have experience with softboxes that would fit this setup but are more "user friendly".
You'll know what I mean when you try to put Impact's softboxes together.

Thanks in advance, Bill

[MyKey]

Not sure what size your looking for but I just purchased a newly developed from Denny Mfg. foldable 4x6' softbox.

Makes my location work FAST and EASY with a wonderful light for my commercial work.

Either way I would look into the foldable kind as they make set up so easy.

[w_nelson]

Thanks Mike. This looks like a good design. I'm still looking but this is the best I've seen so far.

[Daniel W.]

I'm a reallllly big fan of the Wescott Apollo. But they aren't durable enough for me to justify the price. Photek softlighters are pretty nice too, but a bit too big for my tastes.

Both of these use the umbrella mount, which isn't the best compared to a speed ring but fold up easier than any specific speedring I've used.

[PHOTO-DA]

I've found photoflex units easy enough to assemble.

[texxter]

Originally Posted by photo-da

i've found photoflex units easy enough to assemble.

+1

[T. Adam Martin]

It's not a softbox, but it has a similar effect, it's more portable and easy to assemble (I'm finding myself using it more and more as well): the Photek Softlighter II.

Liebovitz used it in this shoot.

Louis Vitton: Sean Connery

[PHOTO-DA]

There are all sorts of alternatives to soft boxes, beauty dishes are one choice or snoots with cloth transparent covers and other tools but each gives a certain adjustment to the light-heck even barn doors adjust light.

[BrassPremier]

I like my Westcott Apollo. Quick to setup, folds up nice, good light quality