Comments about Lastolite Lastolite 24" x 24" Ezybox Hot Shoe Softbox Kit with Mark II Bracket:

Lastolite has made a softbox that has become my go-to light source for location portraits. Great, soft light with your shoe-mount flash. The only thing I didn't especially like was the plastic shoe mount that came with the bracket. I ended up making my own with a thumb screw and a Manfrotto shoe that is much more stable.

Comments about Lastolite Lastolite 24" x 24" Ezybox Hot Shoe Softbox Kit with Mark II Bracket:

After using umbrellas as speedlight mods for some time, I purchased this after seeing McNally use one fairly frequently. It's really a wonderful light mod for speedlights. Very compact, simple to assemble and gives a really nice light.

Comments about Lastolite Lastolite 24" x 24" Ezybox Hot Shoe Softbox Kit with Mark II Bracket:

This is the best portable softbox I have ever used. Campact carry bag and sets up in a few minutes.

Comments about Lastolite Lastolite 24" x 24" Ezybox Hot Shoe Softbox Kit with Mark II Bracket:

The SB-900 issue was a known problem, and has been fixed with the new version. (The Mk. II bracket listed in the description.) The new bracket has two hotshoes mounted back to back, and you just rotate the piece 180 degrees to switch between the SB-900 shoe and the standard one. My SB-900 fits perfectly in the shoe, and is quite secure.

I love this softbox. It's probably the most important piece in my location kit. It's easy to transport, well-made, and light enough to be used on a compact lightstand. (Like the Manfrotto Nano.) The quality of light is excellent.

The only things I'd change would be to add a tilt swivel on the bracket (easy to fix by using an umbrella bracket, though.) and a pocket or slipcase for the two pieces of diffusion fabric, as there's currently nowhere to put them.

Comments about Lastolite Lastolite 24" x 24" Ezybox Hot Shoe Softbox Kit with Mark II Bracket:

Is anyone else having this problem: When trying to attach my SB 900 per the instructions, the flash unit slides 90% of the way into the bracket but is then stopped by the wider piece of plastic on the back of the SB 900's mount. So, the flash doesn't slide all the way onto the bracket... It could just be me or it could be that I got a bad bracket.

Otherwise I love this thing, the portability, the quality, all of it.

Comments about Lastolite Lastolite 24" x 24" Ezybox Hot Shoe Softbox Kit with Mark II Bracket:

I use this for environmental on location portrait shooting. I use it on a light stand or have an assistant hold it with an adjustable boom pole. It works very well. Gives a very soft light that wraps around my subject with out any hot spots. It is very portable as well. I use it with a Nikon SB-800 speed flash remotely. My only improvement would be the case could be larger. It is a little difficult to fold up.

Comments about Lastolite Lastolite 24" x 24" Ezybox Hot Shoe Softbox Kit with Mark II Bracket:

I have used the soft box for portrait and figure work. I have shot my best looking photos with the softbox. The quality of light is so much more natural and softer than shooting w/ an umbrella.

Comments about Lastolite Lastolite 24" x 24" Ezybox Hot Shoe Softbox Kit with Mark II Bracket:

I have always wanted a softbox and this is my first one. I use this along with an SB-900 and the light quality is very good for general use and the models love it. I plan to purchase the modifier kit soon.

Comments about Lastolite Lastolite 24" x 24" Ezybox Hot Shoe Softbox Kit with Mark II Bracket:

The product itself is rather high quality. But for the new version of the kit, they went with a not so compact carry bag. Its a cumbersome triangular slip case the exact dimensions of one of the softbox's side and barely stows the included ring/bracket. The whole package now isn't suitable to pack into a photo roller let alone a backpack either. Lastolite should've let the carry case alone. The previous versions were fine and was the reason I chose them in the first place, for its super portability. Lastolite, please ship them in the original pouch.

Comments about Lastolite Lastolite 24" x 24" Ezybox Hot Shoe Softbox Kit with Mark II Bracket:

I recently got this product after watching the review on the Learning Center with Mark Wallace. I am happy with the product so far. I am just getting into off camera flash photography and this was a good choice for me since I do some indoor and some outdoor photography and this is nicely broken down and reset up. Mark did mention in his video that the bracket and box wont work with a PocketWizard Flex. I found this to no be true though it wasn't straight forward...see photos.

Comments about Lastolite Lastolite 24" x 24" Ezybox Hot Shoe Softbox Kit with Mark II Bracket:

Well made, highly recommended. But for mounting the SB900, it doesn't seem to make the tightest bond with the plastic mount. Wish there would be a metal cold shoe mount for the flash.

Comments about Lastolite Lastolite 24" x 24" Ezybox Hot Shoe Softbox Kit with Mark II Bracket:

Setup is easy, light is defused and wraps around the subject. One of the softest lights I have used. I got two of the to create soft light on both sides of the model.

Comments about Lastolite Lastolite 24" x 24" Ezybox Hot Shoe Softbox Kit with Mark II Bracket:

Since I received my Ezybox, it is being used on a regular basis. Easy & fast setup is the main feature that I like. It is lightweight and very easy to be hand held by my assistant.
I have never tried to fold it up to fit in its original pouch, because I feel that it may degrade the shape of the Ezybox. Still as convenient just to fold flat for storage.

Comments about Lastolite Lastolite 24" x 24" Ezybox Hot Shoe Softbox Kit with Mark II Bracket:

Easy to set up, the bracket (Derlin) is strong and lightweight and the inner baffle is an added bonus. And the supplied bracket works with the Nikon SB 900.

The idea of using a expandable handle for a VAL is trick, I bought both a short and long one.

Have another companies 15" collapsable softbox and I doubt it will now ever be used. It doesn't have an inner diffuser, work with a SB 900 or fold up as small!

Comments about Lastolite Lastolite 24" x 24" Ezybox Hot Shoe Softbox Kit with Mark II Bracket:

A well thought-out product from Lastolite. It was just what I was looking for when shooting outdoor portraits. Easy to pack and very compact when folded. Everybody from amateur to pro will find this a good product.

Comments about Lastolite Lastolite 24" x 24" Ezybox Hot Shoe Softbox Kit with Mark II Bracket:

Great for shooting one or two persons. Used with a mini boom, it can be a space saver especially in tight environments.

Comments about Lastolite Lastolite 24" x 24" Ezybox Hot Shoe Softbox Kit with Mark II Bracket:

Softboxes control light in a way that umbrellas just can't although the actual lighting is very similar. The Ezybox is a brilliant entrant into the field of softening light from small flashes - it generally needs to be used close - but that is the point of a softbox anyway. I use Pocketwizard Flex TT5 triggers mated to Canon 580EX II flashes and this is a fantastic combination in the field when working fast. The Ezybox is well built, sturdy, fits securely together and is light enough for an assistant to position wherever it is needed.

Comments about Lastolite Lastolite 24" x 24" Ezybox Hot Shoe Softbox Kit with Mark II Bracket:

I use SB900's on this soft box in the studio and on the road. The broad, even light cast from it wraps the subject very well. Accessory reflectors and fills bounce the even light with predictable results. Easy to break down and set up. Excellent quality construction and materials.

Comments about Lastolite Lastolite 24" x 24" Ezybox Hot Shoe Softbox Kit with Mark II Bracket:

I bought this soft box mainly because the bracket has been redesigned to accept an SB900 speed light. It fits perfectly, and with the interior baffle provides an even soft light. Use it indoors and outdoors as a fill light. Works great and very well made. Be careful when you remove it from the carrying case... it will open by itself!

Comments about Lastolite Lastolite 24" x 24" Ezybox Hot Shoe Softbox Kit with Mark II Bracket:

AMAZING what this can do to your light. Using a D300 with SB800 or SB600 off camera this can dramatically change your light. Light and easy enough to take on the road, I see this used in many, many situations. You honestly have to see the quality of the light in person, its great.