Is there a velcro strip around to attach the softbox to the flash and is it holding tight enough and not falling off?
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I just bought this item. The Velcro strip has a rubber/"sticky" back which you attach to the flash FIRST with the rubber side down - Velcro up - then you attach the softbox, which also has Velcro on the flaps, to the strip on the flash ... Absolutely no problem with it coming off.
59802
Yes there is a velcro to attach the softbox to the flash. The problem is if it would fit snugly. I'm using a generic flash and the softbox sometimes falls off. So what I did, I just used a ordinary rubber band so it will hold the softbox tightly around the flash. Hope this helps!
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As explained by DK Mckenzie. If done this way, impossible for the flash to fall off - see the photos I posted to show how it is mounted. As shame that this is not intuitive - Because if you do what seems natural - wrap the velcro around the OUTSIDE of the softbox - it will fall off every time. The manufacturer should put a 1 page instruction sheet in the package, but they don't.
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I mount my strip soft boxes on light stands similar to this: Fotodiox Compact Light Stand, 6'5" Stand with Spring Cushion for Studio Strobe and Lighting Fixtures I never tried, but you should be able to mount the strip soft box on a tripod if your tripod has a 1/4 or 3/8 inch threaded stud, but the legs will probably get in the way, and you will need something like one of these adapters: Manfrotto 119 Female Spigot for 026 1/4-Inch 20 Female and 3/8-Inch Female 31mm Long Adapter - Replaces 3108 I use One other thing I like to do with my light stands is put sand bags on the legs to make them more stable...something like these: PBL SANDBAGS HEAVYDUTY PHOTO VIDEO SADDLEBAG 4 BAGS HOLDS 20LBS OF SAND NEW Steve Kaeser Photogrphic Lighting & Accessories Enjoy! I mount my strip soft boxes on light stands similar to this: Fotodiox Compact Light Stand, 6'5" Stand with Spring Cushion for Studio Strobe and Lighting Fixtures I never tried, but you should be able to mount the strip soft box on a tripod if your tripod has a 1/4 or 3/8 inch threaded stud, but the legs will probably get in the way, and you will need something like one of these adapters: Manfrotto 119 Female Spigot for 026 1/4-Inch 20 Female and 3/8-Inch Female... » Read More I mount my strip soft boxes on light stands similar to this: Fotodiox Compact Light Stand, 6'5" Stand with Spring Cushion for Studio Strobe and Lighting Fixtures I never tried, but you should be able to mount the strip soft box on a tripod if your tripod has a 1/4 or 3/8 inch threaded stud, but the legs will probably get in the way, and you will need something like one of these adapters: Manfrotto 119 Female Spigot for 026 1/4-Inch 20 Female and 3/8-Inch Female 31mm Long Adapter - Replaces 3108 I use One other thing I like to do with my light stands is put sand bags on the legs to make them more stable...something like these: PBL SANDBAGS HEAVYDUTY PHOTO VIDEO SADDLEBAG 4 BAGS HOLDS 20LBS OF SAND NEW Steve Kaeser Photogrphic Lighting & Accessories Enjoy! « Show Less
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You can just let it hang against the side of the camera/support it with a bit of tape. It doesn't have to stay in the hot shoe.
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It is very secure. Uses a thumb wheel to tighten same as the flash uses. The viewfinder tilts so if it were to snag it will just tilt up and not snag or break. I leave mine dedicated on the 5N since I got it. It is a quality unit.
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The soft box is for flash units , not cameras. It fits my Canon 600 ex rt with an adjustable band around the flash. I'm pretty sure it would fit almost any flash.It is kind of noticeable, though.Even better is Another good soft box for flash you might try is the Fotodiox 6"x8" for around $15-20. I prefer that one. Not so intrusive.
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I have Einstein lights and the speedring fits "ok" for lighter weight things, but I wouldn't trust it for a heavy softbox. The lip of the ring and fingers of the light don't seem to totally "lock-in" Someone suggested I take a belt sander and file it down. Haven't done that.
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No, this type of light stand have a universal top that permits soft boxes and other modifiers to be directly attached. I usually add the following, Neewer Universal Camera Flash Speedlite Mount Swivel Ballhead Light Stand Bracket Umbrella Shoe Holder that perfectly adapts an umbrella.
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No, it just keeps it out of the way. Can also just let it dangle if you want to use the flash.
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Softboxes mount to the light, not to a stand. That is why you have to buy one with a speed ring for your light.
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Yes, I did and it's easily fixed. Use a appropriate size wrench to simply tighten the nuts on the screws until the camera isn't too hard to rotate, but the frame supports the weight of the flash. I'd tighten the screws about 1/4 turn each until this result is achieved.
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This product is just the softbox to mount onto any aftermarket flash head. The end that fits over the flash is of a size designed to fit the flash units one plugs into the hotshoe on top of the camera body, not for any built in flash. Product works great to soften the harshness of full flash, but product isn't the most sturdy. I've been using the same one for years but I have been very careful with it.
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I dont believe it is sufficent to replace larger soft box. This is a cheap alternative to using your flash up close and reducing the hard light from the flash. In the longrun if using lighting equipment etc the large softbox is more beneficial.
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There is a small square cutout at the bottom of the flash to insert an umbrella shaft. there is a small hand screw to tighten the shaft secure. It works just fine. I only used an umbrella once (I normally use a soft box). I hope this helps.
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I have a Nikon SB-800 speedlight that it fits on. There is a velcro strap that wraps around it to make it pretty universal. I really like my "baby softbox". Better quality than the cheap plastic one I had prior to this that ripped. Very happy with the purchase.
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Unfortunately it does interfere with the flash. I recently switched to a slimmer Cruzerlite case.
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yes i did but i did not put it on because the flash hider is too hard to get off.
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No Amy, and Ive actually had this problem on some previous cases before but it leaves more than enough space for the lens and flash to work properly without interference! hope this helps! :)