elinchrom litemotiv 190cm vs elinchrom indirect octa 150cm , which one is better

Hi,<br /><br />

I am thinking about these 3 light modifiers :<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theflashcentre.com/elinchrom_litemotiv_indirect_octa_190cm.html?category_id=0&search_string=litemotiv" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.theflashcentre.com/elinchrom_litemotiv_indirect_octa_190cm.html?category_id%3D0%26search_string%3Dlitemotiv&source=gmail&ust=1477995349287000&usg=AFQjCNEhOyCGozcKzxGwyPktOOfjg0FzKg">http://www.theflashcentre.com/elinchrom_litemotiv_indirect_octa_190cm.html?category_id=0&search_string=litemotiv</a><br /><a href="http://www.theflashcentre.com/elinchrom_litemotiv_190.html?category_id=0&search_string=litemotiv" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.theflashcentre.com/elinchrom_litemotiv_190.html?category_id%3D0%26search_string%3Dlitemotiv&source=gmail&ust=1477995349288000&usg=AFQjCNEfg7390qlM3dXejDWRq4vne4_P1Q">http://www.theflashcentre.com/elinchrom_litemotiv_190.html?category_id=0&search_string=litemotiv</a><br /><a href="http://www.theflashcentre.com/elinchrom-150cm-indirect-octa-i8614.html?category_id=0&search_string=indirect" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.theflashcentre.com/elinchrom-150cm-indirect-octa-i8614.html?category_id%3D0%26search_string%3Dindirect&source=gmail&ust=1477995349288000&usg=AFQjCNH2Fvo2m8MAl-1kOITPjhzC2pqBdQ">http://www.theflashcentre.com/elinchrom-150cm-indirect-octa-i8614.html?category_id=0&search_string=indirect</a><br /><br />

Which one is the best for portraits and group shots?<br /><br />

Can you recommend the best please?<br /><br />

<p>Thanks<br>

Luchian</p>

<p>I use the 150cm indirect, haven't used either of the 190cm ones.</p>

<p>First thing is you need to think about is how much space you have to work with the box. With a 190cm softbox you need quite a bit of space if you're shooting indoors and want to be able to adjust the position of the light. If you do have a lot of space in all directions, then I should think the 190cm would be quite useful. </p>

<p>I use the 150cm indirect behind my back most of the time in my studio, as a fill light. My key light is typically a 100cm Octa or it can be a 135x50cm strip. I do not have enough space to use the 190cm in my usual location. I have used the 150cm as key light at times when I'm shooting in a location where there is more space than I normally have available. It has a nice look certainly. However, the ceiling in many indoor locations is too low. </p>

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