LumiQuest ProMax Mini SoftBox Reviews

• Excellent product for amateurs and pros

  
  By AR6APXLK7TJU2 on 2007-09-03
  I've owned LumiQuest's Mini SoftBox for years and it has been a winner for me. I shoot commercially both in-studio and on-location, and the Mini Softbox is terrific for removing the harsh glare of a normal dedicated external flash. The purpose of a softbox is to spread out the light so you don't end up with "hot spots", areas of white glare on people's skin which is caused by flash units. The Mini Softbox velcro's onto the flash unit, which doesn't bother me at all since I use it so much. Portraiture has much more pleasing lighting, and it's priceless for doing walk-around candids in an office or at a gathering when spontaneous action is needed.
  
  The Mini Softbox is small and doesn't get in the way. It's durable and has lasted me for 6 years. I'm now buying a new one as I finally wore this one out. Pay no attention to the review saying it wasn't for professionals. I wouldn't do a location shoot without it. Works with any external flash unit and comes with the velcro strips to attach it. The velcro doesn't get in the way and it's almost unnoticeable when it's on the flash unit. Functionality is the main thing, so I highly recommend it.
  
  

• Kinda Cheesey

  
  By A38P9HL4Y35OA2 on 2007-11-01
  I didn't expect it to be all vinyl. Pictures are not really very different from straight flash. I think a styrofoam cup would work just as well. And cost only 2 cents.
  
  

• Good value for the money

  
  By A351MR875TSPNO on 2007-04-11
  If you need an inexpensive, easy to use softbox, this is the one for you. It is definitely not professional quality, but provides a good solution for use on the go. It folds up nicely to travel in your camera bag, and gives a good flash dispersement. I'm not a fan of the Velcro attachments you have to glue to your flash, so I use 2 Velcro cable ties to secure it to my flash, a Nikon SB600.
  
  

• Price + Performance + Ease of use = winner!

  
  By A2CULHITH15R33 on 2008-05-20
  this little softbox works wonders, when considering the cost of it, and what it's REALISTICALLY meant to do. it is not meant to replace a large or even medium softbox. if you're looking to soften up that much light, just buy a shoot through umbrella or a larger softbox. what this does is make the light from your speedlight/off camera flash MUCH less harsh. it takes a little getting used to, but i never ever leave without one of these in my bag. it also lessens the harshness of your flash to others as well, when shooting bands or public events. you lose about 1/3 of a stop, but if you know what you're doing you'll learn to compensate.
  
  the only thing i didn't like about this is that the velcro comes attached to the softbox itself. the prickly side of the velcro is attached to the softbox, and assumes you put the soft side of the velcro on your speedlite. WRONG. i have all my other items (gobo, snoot, gel holder, etc) configured so that the hard velcro is on my speedlite, so i had to peel the velcro tape (quality velcro tape, btw) off the softbox, and stick the soft velcro back on the softbox. kind of a pain. let us make the decisions on our rigs next time, lumiquest.
  
  but seriously, for this little money, you can't afford NOT to give it a shot. it does look a little goofy, but when you see the results, you won't mind how it looks. i haven't used my sto-fen diffuser since i bought this.
  
  
  
  

• Cheap and works

  
  By A3P969K133IDIR on 2007-05-12
  It's not a substitute for studio lighting but it works - good for the price.
  
  I've tested it out with pleasing results - gonna try it at an upcoming wedding.
  
  
• Another winner by LumiQuest
  By A1I2Z62SMQ0B76 on 2008-03-25
  As usual LumiQuest doesn't disappoint with the ProMax Mini SoftBox. Coupled with their Cinch Strap you have a winning combination of ease of use and a perfect lighting solution. The output is an even light that rivals much larger softboxes.
  
  
• Soft box light
  By A1G8GJG3FJOOCC on 2007-06-11
  This item works well, it softens the light of a traditional flash.
  
  
• Well worth the price
  By A23VTNS706OCNY on 2007-12-31
  Got this for my significant other for Christmas. She uses a Canon EOS digital Rebel. She likes how well it softens the flash.
  
  
• "On-Flash" Soft Box
  By A3BYIC0VSL7FQI on 2008-08-11
  This is a great little addition to any photographer's arsenal. Adding this mini-softbox to your flash will instantly remove that harsh lighting associated with some units and will flatter your subject in a more natural light that will bring out distinguishing features and a realistic look to any photo.
  
  
• Great For All photographers
  By AT9BM7G3JGKKM on 2008-07-01
  I bought this along with the LumiQuest Pocket Bouncer and the Cinch Strap and these are all great products to have with you anywhere you go.
  I have a Canon 430EX Flash and these have all been great for helping to control flash output and adding warmth to images. The Softbox is especially good in that it is used with the flash in a 'straight-on' position and it greatly helps to eliminate the 'shine' on foreheads, cuts down the sharpness of shadows and adds great warmth to images with people.
  All these items fold and tuck away neatly for storage and carry along with the flash unit.
  A great THUMBS UP! from me.
  
  

• LumiQuest Cinch Strap
• Lumiquest Soft Screen, a Diffusion Sheet for On-Camera Pop-up Flashes.
• LumiQuest ProMax Pocket Bouncer
• Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras
• Lumiquest Promax System