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GamiLight softbox - SQUARE 43

photogreenphotogreen Registered Users Posts: 180 Major grins
edited May 24, 2011 in Accessories
I'm expecting this new product to arrive shortly:
GamiLight SQUARE 43 softbox release

Looks interesting IMHO. Have no idea about the availability in US, but it looks like they're making their way to Europe already.

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    photogreenphotogreen Registered Users Posts: 180 Major grins
    edited May 17, 2011
    Have been using it... and I'm loving it. Here is my review: GamiLight SQUARE 43 softbox

    gamilight-square-43-softbox-back.jpggamilight-square-43-softbox-assembly.jpggamilight-square-43-softbox-vs-lumiquest-softbox-ltp.jpg
    gamilight-square-43-softbox-macro-example.jpg
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    ZerodogZerodog Registered Users Posts: 1,480 Major grins
    edited May 18, 2011
    That thing looks really good.
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    FreezframeFreezframe Registered Users Posts: 246 Major grins
    edited May 18, 2011
    What do you consider it limitations?
    Portable studio limitations if possible? What would you consider to much for one or even two of these boxes. Head and shoulder portraits for 1,2 or 3 individuals. What are your thoughts for portability, and limitations for such a application?


    Brady
    Dad/Photograher:ivar
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    ZerodogZerodog Registered Users Posts: 1,480 Major grins
    edited May 18, 2011
    Looks to be 60ish bucks. Hopefully these become available in the US. I would love to try one out. I could get 3 of them for the price of 1 Lastolite.
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    photogreenphotogreen Registered Users Posts: 180 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2011
    Freezframe wrote: »
    Portable studio limitations if possible? What would you consider to much for one or even two of these boxes. Head and shoulder portraits for 1,2 or 3 individuals. What are your thoughts for portability, and limitations for such a application?


    Brady
    When folded, it is 22"x11.5". Cannot really fit it in a gear bag, but it comes with its own very thin bag. If you buy more than 1 of these, you could probably fit 3-5 into one bag and slip them into your trunk. I say that's portable enough for such a large diffuser.

    Application wise... It should be OK for a small group. For the full length photo, you would need two of these gamilights.
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    IcebearIcebear Registered Users Posts: 4,015 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2011
    It does not appear to have any internal diffusion panel. That, to me, is a big disadvantage..
    John :
    Natural selection is responsible for every living thing that exists.
    D3s, D500, D5300, and way more glass than the wife knows about.
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    ZerodogZerodog Registered Users Posts: 1,480 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2011
    Does the lasolite?
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    IcebearIcebear Registered Users Posts: 4,015 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2011
    Zerodog wrote: »
    Does the lasolite?

    Yes. It attaches with velcro and is easily removable if you don't want to use it.
    John :
    Natural selection is responsible for every living thing that exists.
    D3s, D500, D5300, and way more glass than the wife knows about.
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    photogreenphotogreen Registered Users Posts: 180 Major grins
    edited May 22, 2011
    Icebear wrote: »
    It does not appear to have any internal diffusion panel. That, to me, is a big disadvantage..
    i don't think an internal baffle would do any good here. it would cut the light more, that's for sure. when the flash is set to 14mm or so, the light is even. here is 14mm vs. 105mm:
    gamilight-square-43-softbox-14mm-flash-zoom.jpggamilight-square-43-softbox-105mm-flash-zoom.jpg
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    FreezframeFreezframe Registered Users Posts: 246 Major grins
    edited May 23, 2011
    photogreen wrote: »
    i don't think an internal baffle would do any good here. it would cut the light more, that's for sure. when the flash is set to 14mm or so, the light is even. here is 14mm vs. 105mm:
    gamilight-square-43-softbox-14mm-flash-zoom.jpggamilight-square-43-softbox-105mm-flash-zoom.jpg
    Could you not in order to achieve more spread within the softbox attach a diffuser cover cap to help with more even light!

    Bradyne_nau.gif
    Dad/Photograher:ivar
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    ZerodogZerodog Registered Users Posts: 1,480 Major grins
    edited May 23, 2011
    Freezframe wrote: »
    Could you not in order to achieve more spread within the softbox attach a diffuser cover cap to help with more even light!

    Bradyne_nau.gif
    Good idea!

    I want one of these things. How can we get one?
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    aktseaktse Registered Users Posts: 1,928 Major grins
    edited May 23, 2011
    Zerodog wrote: »
    I want one of these things. How can we get one?

    Strobist's fav store has them.
    http://aktse.smugmug.com/
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    ZerodogZerodog Registered Users Posts: 1,480 Major grins
    edited May 24, 2011
    Thanks for the link.
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