Comments about LumiQuest LumiQuest ProMax SoftBox:

This product made my Cannon 430 EX 2 behave .

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I bought this product some months ago. I use it on my Nikon D90 with SB-600. It works wonders for what I use it for. I use it for macro work normally. It couples wonderfully with the Sigma 105mm F/2.8 macro lens and the above camera combination. The diffused light is pretty good, the hot spot is a tad prominent sometimes, though. It is also a tad cumbersome to put on and take off with the supplied velcro strips, but nothing major. All in all, I really like this product.

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I use it to soft light individuals and small groups of people at events. The light weight and stability of the unit are excellent.

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Works well, but not recommended in dark area if you want to light the background behind the subject. It does reduce light output so you will need to make adjustments to maintain proper exposure on your subject.

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Didn't have high expectations. Was surprised, though, at how easy it was to put on and take off. Also very portable. It does soften shadows. I always have loved the impact of a softbox in my portraits (inside and out). You can be creative by putting this on a secondary remote light source (in my case a SB600) and get some interesting results.

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Completely eliminates red-eye, even in dogs & cats! Super whenever you don't have the right ceiling for bounce, although sometimes I use it anyway. Have had mine for 6+ years and just bought a second unit for fill-in. I don't understand the complaints of fragility. Attaches quite well, folds flat, cleans with soap & water. Just an excellent tool. As specified, costs a stop and a bit.

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The LumiQuest ProMax works great.

The shape allows for the flash to be used in illumination for Auto Focus. It provides a really soft look without killing the flashes ability to penetrate deep enough to use a long lens. A good balance. Useful off camera for Macro use as well.
This also folds nicely to fit into my backpack to roughly a 5" x 7" size.

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This is a great addition to my on camera flash when I don't have room or access to a reflector.

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I use this less than I do an Omnibounce. This takes a little more room and stable environment (occasionally slips off the flash unit, even with velcro) but does a great job at diffusing light.

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I bought two Softboxes, and used them on my hotshoe flash units for a family portrait: flashes set on light stands. I also used one unit to soften fill light when using one flash on camera: while photographing people casually. Since I'm using non-digital flash units with a DSLR, I have to adjust power output of the flashes manually. I also need to use the built-in diffuser on the flash unit to further diffuse the output for closeups of people, since without the diffuser, results tend to be too hot. Overall, results were good, and I did not have to buy and carry bulky umbrellas to get the shots. Hot output (on iTTL or Auto) may not be problem if you are using a digital flash with your DSLR.

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It's a great idea, but it doesn't really soften the flash as much as it should. Also, it's not very durable. After a few openings and closings it started to tear at the corners and i ended up with a big tear through the diffuser. it takes a lot of light away for as much as it diffuses. I think it should have a 2nd baffle too.

It's a great idea, but you could make a much better one yourself if you're crafty and for 1/4 the price.

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The only thing most photographers don’t like about this is it has Velcro sticky tabs to stick on your flash. I used a stretchy peace of Velcro that fits my flash and the softbox sticks to that. It is great for using the flash (softbox) in portraits not giving harsh light.

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seam ripped after only 2 weeks of light use

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Very nice soft box works well for direct flash. no harsh shadows

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This product is a must have for wedding and social events. The f-stop reduction totally helps in gettin that balanced exposure. "No hot spots". You can still get away with using the bouce flash method. I adhered some velcro on my flash to receive the soft box. It folds neatly into a 5x7 shape and fits easly in camera bag pouch, you know that one that is under the top side of the bag that typically has no use but to place some papers in it. I've used it in many wedding, personal portraits and it works great. Unfortunately somone borrowed it and lost it. But I'm ordering a replacement.

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Good for reducing the "harsh" look of a bare flash but a bit unwieldy in that it requires a bit of customization for your particular flash - not custom designed or fitted for a particular model.

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I haven't used other diffusers so I don't know how it stacks up really. Id does the job and softens light when there is nothing to bounce off of. One caveat is that it atatches with velcro and takes some time to setup. This prevents you from switching from it to bounce flass quickly. I juse it mostly when I have the flash off the hot shoe. I'm still looking for a better options, but I'm in no rush so that should tell you my general level of satisfaction. Don't know whether I would recommend it or not until I have tried some other options.