----- Original Message ----- From: "Don Sanderson"
Subject: Sot Box or Umbrella, which is better?
I'm trying to come up with the best way to complete a small studio lighting setup. I have 2 120WS strobes with 32" umbrellas and stands. I also have 2 extra stands. I'd like to get 2 more AC slave strobes of about the same power. I can't decide whether to go with 2 more umbrellas and holders or get 2 24-32" soft boxes. My umbrellas can be used as bounce or "shoot thru". When used as shoot thru sometimes the ribs cause a shadow problem.
What do you all think of umbrellas vs softboxes as far as ease of setup/use and effectiveness/versatility. Main uses would be: portrait, product and still life.
Umbrella: http://pug.komkon.org/02jun/virginia.html
Soft Box: http://pug.komkon.org/03may/rayna1.html
And let me tell you, I am still embarrassed by that picture.
I fought with softboxes for about 10 years before I finally gave up on them.
William Robb
