Opteka SB-1 Mini Universal Studio Soft Box Flash Diffuser by Opteka
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Digital camera reviews of Opteka SB-1 Mini Universal Studio Soft Box Flash Diffuser
Digital camera Review: Does not fit my flash...
Summary: 2 Stars
I purchased this soft box, because in the description it stated that it would work on a Nikon SB-600. When I received it and put it together, the opening was way too large for the SB-600's flash head. When I tighten the velcro strap, the edges of the soft box bowed inward. I don't use the product, because it doesn't fit the flash properly and it falls off. I suppose I could rig it so it wouldn't fall off, but I shouldn't have to. The description said it would work with my flash. That is what I get for using the search filter for lowest price first and purchasing the first item on the list.Digital camera Review: Does the job
Summary: 5 Stars
Folds up flat for storage. Quickly attaches via velcro strap. A large "rubber band" is placed on the flash to give it an edge to hold to so it doesn't slip off which is nice because others often require you to attach velcro to your flash head. The diffusion is good and the box is just small enough to where it doesn't block the AF assist beam. Overall a very good design that I'm quite pleased with.Digital camera Review: Does the job o.k
Summary: 3 Stars
Item description didn't specify that this was a 'collapsable'diffuser. (a piece of folded up plastic/vinyl) The diffuser doesn't seem to stay on the flash very securely. Velcro makes it kind of cumbersome. But it does the job of diffusing photos fine.Digital camera Review: Does what is has to do.
Summary: 4 Stars
A little hard to keep it from falling. I just use a little extra rubber bands and it stays on just fine.Digital camera Review: Does what it says
Summary: 3 Stars
This puts a tiny softbox around your flash, which arguably isn't very useful.
While travelling, taking it out of storage and putting it together takes about 5 minutes, so you've got to prepare some before using it. This softbox is about 6" diagonal, so to have any affect your subject will need to be within a few feet of the flash. These limitations really kill the usefulness of this item.
So while the box is technically ok, you're probably better off getting a light cone or similar for your portable lighting solution.