I use a 48" JTL SB on a Versalight 500. It works well for one or two people. The problem is once you relize what you can do with a soft box you will want the honeycomb grids that attach to the front to give a more dramatic affect. Unfortuinatly they cost more than the SB its self. I think I paid $75.00 for the SB and $100.00 for the grid.
Also Hair light SB's are very effective as well. I use 12" X 36 SB's with the honeycomb grids on JTL Mobilight 300's $65.00 for the SB and $79.00 for the grid. On the hairlights I never shoot without the grids Huge difference!
If you are realy straped for cash you can always use a cardboard box and a womans white slip or somthing made from the same material. I would not recoment this route if you charge for your services.
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I use a 48" JTL SB on a Versalight 500. It works well for one or two people. The problem is once you relize what you can do with a soft box you will want the honeycomb grids that attach to the front to give a more dramatic affect. Unfortuinatly they cost more than the SB its self. I think I paid $75.00 for the SB and $100.00 for the grid.
Also Hair light SB's are very effective as well. I use 12" X 36 SB's with the honeycomb grids on JTL Mobilight 300's $65.00 for the SB and $79.00 for the grid. On the hairlights I never shoot without the grids Huge difference!
If you are realy straped for cash you can always use a cardboard box and a womans white slip or somthing made from the same material. I would not recoment this route if you charge for your services.