Softbox suggestions for On Camera Flash

[schnellimages]

I am looking for a recommendation for a small softbox for a hotshoe flash -

more accurately, one that will fit on the flash if I want to use off camera.

I know Westcott makes something, but I am looking for thoughts and

recommendations on other options.

 

Thanks,

 

Bob

[vishi_anand]

I have one from photoflex. It is there extra-small SB. You need to buy the mounting bracket and have an umbrella adapter to put it on a light stand. The speed ring is built into the SB.

 

Here is the link:

 

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/42122-REG/Photoflex_XT20XTXS_LiteDome_Q39_Softbox_White.html

 

I am happy with it.

[lilly_w]

Chimera makes what they refer to as Mini (12 x 16 inch) and Maxi (16 x 22 inch) Lightbanks, lined in either white or silver. At about 8 oz. each, they are small enough to be used handheld 'on-camera' so to speak (preferably on a bracket so as not to stress the camera's hot-shoe) or off-camera. I don't own these particular boxes but am very pleased with other Chimera products and their helpful staff.

[craig_shearman1]

I don't have one yet but I've been hot to buy the Photoflex unit that Vishi recommends. There are also the Lumiquest units (both softbox and variations on the theme) that simply velcros to the strobe and can be used on-camera, on a bracket or on a light stand. Not as much diffusion as the Photoflex but better than bare flash.

[schnellimages]

Thanks folks - all are very useful, and exactly what I was looking for.