p.1 #3 · Looking for small 14x14 or 12x12 softbox for alienbee mount
I bet that this 16" foldable softbox would fit on an Alien Bee. I have one at home. I'll test it out when I get a chance. If it does fit and 16" is too large you could always put a border of gaffer tape all around the outside edge of the diffuser. I know that's all rather kludgy sounding but if you can't otherwise find one then it might work for you.
Works perfect. You don't attach the softbox to the mount that comes with it. You simply attach the speedring to the softbox and the AlienBee or Einstein flash. Really easy to do and it's cheap.
Works perfect. You don't attach the softbox to the mount that comes with it. You simply attach the speedring to the softbox and the AlienBee or Einstein flash. Really easy to do and it's cheap.
yeah - that was going to be my suggestion. I have two of those AB speed rings and they fit the folding softboxes perfectly. But I got my softboxes (2 x 24", 1 x 16") on ebay and they were cheaper. Search for "folding softbox".
p.1 #9 · Looking for small 14x14 or 12x12 softbox for alienbee mount
yes, ultimately I'm going to use it as a hair light above the model. I've been using a 7" reflector and grid or an 8.5 reflector without a grid but I want it to be a little softer.
p.1 #10 · Looking for small 14x14 or 12x12 softbox for alienbee mount
16" Beauty Dish with or without grid/sock.
I found my 16" (AB mount) bundled that way (sock & grid), here's a link for the dish itself. Not sure if you can find one in the 12"-14" range or not. Very versatile as a BD, or reflector, gridded, or socked or both.
p.1 #12 · Looking for small 14x14 or 12x12 softbox for alienbee mount
one concern with the fotodiox solution is that the rings are not the correct size for alien bees. They are very loose. I've occasionally had the softboxes fall off. Wouldn't want that to happen on a hairlight but maybe I could rig something up with a threaded rod through the umbrella holder...
p.1 #14 · Looking for small 14x14 or 12x12 softbox for alienbee mount
jzucker wrote:
The one you linked to was a 24x24. Do they make a 12x12 also?
Sorry about that. I just grabbed one that is pretty much same where the speedring fits. I'm not sure of a 12x12 but I know when I was looking for the one I purchased 16x16 was available on ebay, but I don't know about 12x12. Just look for that style for the size you need. The speedring surely will fit.
p.1 #16 · Looking for small 14x14 or 12x12 softbox for alienbee mount
jzucker wrote:
...ultimately I'm going to use it as a hair light above the model. I've been using a 7" reflector and grid or an 8.5 reflector without a grid but I want it to be a little softer.
Would the Alien Bees 11-inch Long-throw Reflector work? Not the original intent, but at low power it might work as a slightly-larger-than-usual hair light. It would be guaranteed to fit your AB light, and 11-inch grids for it are available from PCB if/when you want them.
p.1 #17 · Looking for small 14x14 or 12x12 softbox for alienbee mount
I just ordered the 11" HO & 15 Degree grid yesterday ... never thought about using it for "low power" application ... maybe some dulling spray or to soften the polished finish.
p.1 #19 · Looking for small 14x14 or 12x12 softbox for alienbee mount
Interesting on the heat thing. I think it'd be ok though because the large reflector would be a heat sink. I did a session saturday using the buff 8.5 reflector and it worked pretty good. I always keep the modeling lights set to 100w to avoid heat issues. The only issue for me was that the light from the 8.5 without a sock or baffle was that it was a tad harsh. I don't think anyone noticed it other than me but I wished it was a bit softer. Here's a pic.
to soften the polished finish.