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 p.1 #2 · Octagon soft light v. Softbox | |
There is no simple answer to your question. Both options are great for both indoor and outdoor portraiture, but one is not really better than the other. I use both, and lately have used the octabanks the most. I love the way the light from an octabank wraps around the subject. Light from a rectangular softbox tends to fall off a bit more sharply, depending ofcourse on size of the box and its distance from the subject. A lot of people prefer the rectangular reflection in eyes, since it looks more like light from a window. Also, a softbox is typically lighter and faster to set up since its just 4 wands. One thing I would say for certain though, buy the very best quality of whichever type of modifier you choose. Especially if you plan to use it outside much. A cheap brand won't last long at all if being used on location and outdoors.
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