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Archive 2009 · Suggestions on Stripbox

  
 
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p.1 #1 · Suggestions on Stripbox


Hello..

Any recomendations on Stripboxes. I have White Lightning lights and was looking at the White Lightning Foldable Stripbox 10"x36"

My concern is that is that big enough? I was thinking using the strip boxed to light from the back to the subject.

Now if my subject is mostly standing is the 10x36 large enough to create a nice halo around the subject?

Thanks




Mar 21, 2009 at 01:21 AM
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p.1 #2 · Suggestions on Stripbox


If you wish to get a more expanded and even rim light a larger size is what you want.
For a fraction of the cost brand mfgs ask, you get a much larger strip from China. E.g. at ebay $ 65 for a 14"x63".
All you have to add is a WL/AB speedring, as the suiting Balcar rings are rarely offered by these importers.



Mar 21, 2009 at 01:08 PM
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p.1 #3 · Suggestions on Stripbox


You can get anything cheaper from China, but it may not produce the results you're looking for. A challenge with strip box design is producing even light across a long, narrow surface area. For a standing subject a larger box like Elinchrom's 20" X 50" or Photoflex's Medium Halfdome is what you want. But there are other's too, Chimera, Calumet, Profoto, etc. If you are going to invest in a nice tool like this, don't buy crap.


Mar 21, 2009 at 01:31 PM
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p.1 #4 · Suggestions on Stripbox


This is the best strip for the price: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/542108-REG/Westcott_789_Photo_Basics_Stripbox_.html


Mar 21, 2009 at 01:45 PM
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p.1 #5 · Suggestions on Stripbox


I like the White Lighting / AlienBees stripbox. It works good for me and can handle two people okay, if they stay together. The foldable is a nice feature to have. I also got the grid accessory for mine.


Mar 21, 2009 at 05:25 PM





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