Manfrotto 1.7x1.7' Joe Mcnally White Ezybox Hotshoe

2018-08-17T12:45:50

This soft box is a portable way to get a smallish square of diffused light from an even smaller portable strobe. It's extremely well made and well thought out. Durable. Portable. My issue is size-- I wish it were a bit larger. When I want to increase and diffuse a strobe, I prefer to go bigger, so I often wind up using something different. Still, if this is what you're looking for, you won't find anything better made than this diffuser at this size.

MICHAEL L.

2016-02-13T04:27:18

Good product. Does make good results to me. I do recommended. Thanks Joe for your great idea.

LUIS O.

2013-04-01T21:00:00

I won't be using umbrellas anymore, after using this I've realized how much better a softbox is. The build quality is amazing. The one thing I don't like is that when it folds up, it's too big to stuff into a normal sized luggage. It's just a bit too square.

artchang

2013-02-08T19:00:00

Nice softer light and has a built in Velcro strip for adding an optional grid. The bag is much larger than the original ezybox circle bag but I guess it will last longer

Scott W.

2013-01-13T19:00:00

great packability, easy up and down, durable construction

WAYNER

2013-01-01T19:00:00

Good Product, sturdy and easy to set up and store. Very nice soft light for Portraits.

benji2505

2012-12-13T19:00:00

Joe McNally Ezybox is the easiest softbox to set up. Very easy to pack and carry around too. This product transformed my photography and gave me very nice results. I would recommend to anybody anyday. Worth every penny.

Mark C.

2012-12-12T19:00:00

Fairly expensive compared to my other soft boxes, but this is the only one compatible to my speedlights. Really easy to set up and take down. Lightweight and I can travel with it. I bought two of them and they can both fit in one carrying case. Ideal for location shoots where you don't want to lug around heavy strobes and softboxes. I can be packed up and gone in a fraction of the time.

Bob

2012-06-17T21:00:00

This is a very nice softbox that Joe McNally had Lastolite make for him. The white interior makes for a softer light, which is not as contrasty. I like it better than the original Lastolite Easybox that was lined in Silver. The Softbox is easy to set up and pack up afterwards. The lighting is great for portraits, small groups, and family photos. I would definately reconmend this to anyone.

THOMAS M.

2012-05-18T21:00:00

Not knocking Joe McNally he is a great nice guy "he really is" but by the reviews its clear who are buying and reviewing this modifier. The unit is well built and sturdy and breaks down compact as well as fast to do so. The only problem with the unit is a major one that all the newbie starry eyed fanboys of seminar and forum readers do not realize is this. The box is designed to be used with a hotshoe flash pointing directly like a spot light right out the front of the diffusion panels. Those above stating that "The white interior make the light very soft etc" clearly can not see that the interior color of white has little to do with soft quality light on this modifier. Its the diffusion panels. This unit design is flawed by trying to use a hotshoe flash pointed directly right now the front. A soft box works with a "BARE" tube flash so that the bare tube light bounces all around inside the box off those white walls before it goes out the front panels. The sad part about this modifier its designed to be used not with a bare tube. So you really are not getting a softbox quality light your getting a shoot thru umbrella look. The 2nd baffle or diffusion panel is the thing that saves the day by somewhat knocking down that harsh direct light of a pocket flash. But the downside to that is it is sucking up a good 1stop of light or more in order to do it! Which is a issue when most are already taxing the weak power output of pocket flashes already. Every 1stop of light is crucial especially when shooting outdoors and competing with daylight exposures. To really get a TRUE softbox quality of light you would need to use a Omni Diffuser of sorts to make the hotshoe flash someone what of a bare tube head but then again there goes another 3/4 of a stop of light! This set up is best used for those really being forced to travel lite. Or to use for a compact back up setup to always carry with you for "Just In case" mini studio lighting when you would not have a full blown softbox set up with you. Dont believe what I am saying just take a look at any quality softbox used for the last 25 years they all have speedrings to be used with "Bare tube" heads. Look at any product photographers studio set up with softboxes they have used bare tube heads almost every time.

Life f.

2012-03-20T21:00:00

I'm impressed that a softbox this small can provide such a beautiful soft light. It's a smooth and very pleasing light. Softbox is sturdy, well designed, and easy to assemble and use. I haven't taken it apart yet as it goes in the car assembled.

Lynette

2012-01-30T19:00:00

Love this soft box. My favourite part is how easy it is to set up and knock down - wish all soft boxes were this easy. It's been durable and very nice to work with

Paul

2012-01-22T19:00:00

What great things can't be said about Joe McNally gear. He is a genius. LOVE the white interior of this softbox, and even better is the quick set up and compact breakdown. You will love this and the price is right!

kat L.

2012-01-15T19:00:00

Great portable softbox for use on location with a speed light. Simple & quick set up and beautiful soft light quality due to the white interior of the softbox.

KERRY S.

2012-01-04T19:00:00

i've been looking into portable soft boxes and hinted to my wife about getting me this one for xmas. It's great. Good quality, easy to set up and breakdown. It's folds nicely and it's very portable.

Mikon

2011-12-11T19:00:00

Use when on location and don't want to carry heavy power supplies and other equipment.

BOB R.

2011-11-27T19:00:00

Great product. As you might expect with the 2 names associated with it. The soft box is very well built, feels like it will hold up forever. Easy to open up and close down. Comes with nice quality "sleeve" for transport or storage. I leave the box up most of the time, but the carry bag is a quality option when you need to store or carry to a job. Has dual diffuser panels that can be used separately or together to really control your light. One of the differences with this box and most others is that the inside panels of the box are white, not silver. This helps to further soften the light and even out the quality of light.

W C.

2011-11-15T19:00:00

Great SB, picked one up after attending the Flashbus Tour. I have two versions of this, a silver lined one and this one which is white lined. This is definitely less punchy and great on girls because the light is very soft. The quality of the product is a lot higher than other versions (from other brands) as well, the metal bands are thicker and wider ensuring rigid quality under ample conditions. Solid buy!

Justin S.

2011-09-03T21:00:00

If you're into the strobist style or just want to learn small flash, you absolutely need this softbox. It's worth every penny and see up and be($ down in seconds. The white lining inside and double diffusion really does create nice soft light.

photologic

2011-09-03T21:00:00

I use this for everything outside the studio when I need beautiful, soft light.

BOB R.

2011-07-16T21:00:00

I originally had the Wescott 28' Umbrella Style Softbox, which I was very pleased with the Quality of the Light...After falling over while on my stand, the Umbrella easily bent...so I happened to attend Joe McNally's Flash bus Tour and saw this thing in use. All I can say is WOW....Great results and it is so sturdy made that if my flash/softbox did fall over again, I feel confident I might only have to knock the dust off the box and be back in business. The Set up is EZY and Quick. It will most likely NOT fit in your camera bag but that is not really a concern to me. I am seeing great results with the EzyBox and look forward to many more shots with it!

JOHN P.