Thank you so very much for taking the time show the different modifiers and giving your personal opinion on each one. You have saved me so much time trying to research and guess which one may or may not be better for my use. I will continue to follow you and appreciate your honesty. Please keep up the good work

Thanks for one of the very BEST & MOST COMPLETE tutorials I've ever seen (& well edited)!

Whenever I search something related to flash photography I land onto your channel then I keep on watching one after the other from the suggested videos. Watching this 4th time in last 2years

i am an admirer of your videos and you kind of convinced me to buy the Godox AD200. I like it so far. I find this video extremely useful and will help me enormously to make my decision to buy my first softbox. Thank you.

Dam Robert, every time I come to KZread for something, you have a video to cover it. One of my favourite channels.

I was using a larger photodiox softbox and actually got two of the modifiers you showed for "free" in kits that I bought. Both I love. I brought the collapsible one on a long distance shoot and while it was square it worked brilliantly. Shortly after I got the Glow Hexapop in my AD200 Kit from Adorama and it is by far my favorite modifier! So easy and so portable. I use the AD200 with the bare bulb in it.

I found this video very useful. Thank you for the time you put into it.

EXCELLENT video! VERY educational and informative. Think I'm going to check out Glow products for sure now... THANKS ROBERT!!!

Love this video! More, more, more. I want the portable ricebowl when it comes out! BTW - I have one of those Impact beauty dishes and I love it. I have had it since 2015, use it multiple times per week and mine hasn't broken and it definitely doesn't leak light. I have never removed the inner panel (it looks totally flimsy, no doubt!) Regardless, I will be getting another one of these when mine eventually breaks. I have already gotten more than my $$$ worth. That said, I have read the same reviews and may have received a "good" copy in terms of the light leak. Maybe they have cheapened the material since I purchased mine. Finally, I have a tip regarding not breaking it. You have to set this thing on the ground and carefully snap the plastic mechanisms into place. After it's unfolded, turn it over and mount your bracket on it. When unfolding, set it on the ground again and carefully press the plastic snaps. This thing shows no signs of breaking and I think the way I fold and unfold it has something to do with that.

Informative video Robert! Thanks! Definitely going to visit Cheetahstand when I'm in Dallas next.

Another wonderful review Rob. Love the way your reviews are no-nonsense and to the point and no sugar coating. Thanks Rob. I was wondering.. could you try to give your feedback on the Elinchrom Octa, Deep Octa models? Thank you.

"Nailed it" :D man, I love your humor!

Love this comparison ,and I know a lot of guys will be looking to get budget softbox but can’t seem to come to a decision .I had these issues when I was looking to get one but settled for the westcott zeppelin for studio and Profoto rfi for location . Keep up the good work lad.

Great video man! Easy and to the point. Thanks.

GREAT comparison vid. Thank you very much !

Thank you so much for your awesome video!! it helps me to make a quicker decision to buy one of this soft box when i am on vacation or traveling!! you rocks bro!! i will buy them on the links you provided it!!!

Great video I have been looking to replace my Fotodiox Ez-Pro after about 4 years of heavy use. I have the 48” model with the grid and have loved the results and ease of use. Like most things the selection grows and build quality improves, I will check out the rice bowl. In the future may I suggest mentions the prices as with many of us take cost into part of the discussion making process. Would love to see you show off strip boxes, beauty dishes and umbrella modifiers in the future. Thank you for opening my eyes to the Godox system of lights and for making this great video.

The Cheetah 34" looks just like the Glow 34" beauty dish. I bought two of the 25" last month and it's very nicely built. I like that it comes with both the grid and the beauty dish plate, though I wish I had gone with the 34" model.

I just mounted the Paul C Buff modifiers I already owned. Great video though!

This is great, thank you! Also, thanks for the less ear assaulting intro.

loved this video. Only comment is about the very end of the video you mentioned not liking the Impact collapsable beauty dish. I have been using one for about 2 years and it works great for me! I leave it on the ring mount and light stand for quick use!

Once again, really really helpful.

Clearly presented! Well done Robert. New subscriber

I bought the CheetahStand Quick Soup Bowl after watching this. It was the best decision. Very happy with the quality and the built in beauty reflector makes awesome light.

Good demo and nice info. Thanks man

This is a great video thanks for taking the time to make it.

Thank you for your valuable information ! I have been catching up and watching your videos for the last 2 weeks. I was accidental saw your video when I was checking on AD200 from anther youtuber - FJH Photography.

Another very well done video, Robert. If you like the Glow Parapop, you might want to have a look at the similar but significantly higher quality (and higher priced) SMDV Alpha Speedboxes.

Great review - thanks RH

Thanks for this. I was considering the Quick Rice Bowl and this pushed me towards ordering one.

@robhallphoto

6 жыл бұрын

+ryn996 awesome, hope you enjoy!

Hi Robert. I think your videos are the best resource on lighting on KZread. I would love to hear what you think of the Aputure Light Dome II and Aputure Light Dome Mini II.

Thanks for the vid Robert. I've been reviewing softbox options for a while now and finally based on your video and recommendation I think this one "Cheetah 34" Quick SoupBowl" is the go. It has all the options I want in diffusion & quality plus it will be small enough to travel in my suitcase. Only problem now is the shipping is more than the product :-(

Thanks so much! This was very helpful!

OMG, having been shooting with the Broncolor Para 222 this weekend and making me die for an 88 or 133 for my own setup, I'm definitely going to get the Cheetah 48” QR Rice bowl with Chopsticks. Having the bulb in front of the focusing point shooting back create such a beautiful quality of light with incredible micro contrast with soft shadows, I need it in my arsenal ASAP!

Very good and informative 👍

Extremely helpful thanks!

Thank you for this great video!! Could you please talk about some large umbrellas like Profoto L or XL with AD600/AD200? Can I have a look on the outcome from these umbrellas?

Wow! A man with common sense, and who can see light without having to mortgage his house to get it! Subscribed,

Really good info Rob. Thanks!

@robhallphoto

6 жыл бұрын

+Thien Dinh cheers!

I've had my Impact "beauty dish" for a few years now without issue. I love mine. Yes, the design certainly needs improvements but it's one of the modifiers I probably will always keep. Great modifier comparison vid, though.

I have just come across your this video on modifiers where you have mentioned that : 'Impact Folding Beauty Dish (Not providing link cause I hate it)', which I do agree with the statement as I have been using it since last three months or so and I have been facing the trouble when without the diffuser using it as the lights gets spread outside of the Beauty Dish creating much highlights on faces. Well explained about the different modifiers. Thanks a vagon with warm regards,

Love you man but I have to say, I've had nothing but great experience with my Impact (Phottix/Fototech) collapsible beauty dish. It's so fast to set up and tear down. Great for shooting on the go.

@robhallphoto

6 жыл бұрын

Hey, I’m all for whatever works. I’ve owned two and they just fell apart so quickly that I would never purchase or suggest another.

Thank you so much. Stuck between glow 42” beauty dish vs fotodiox 60in octa.

Thanks for this Robert. I am sick of putting rod based soft boxes together and am very interested in the quick cheeter options. Can you tell me if you can leave the diffuser on all the time and still fold out ok? I realise you might still need to put a hand through the outside diffuser, but if the diff can more or less stay on this is another great time saver. Cheers Paul

Are you planning an updated video any time soon? Or did I miss it. Lot of free time lately. Glad to find your video!

All good stuff and likewise I quickly learned to spend a bit more cash on collapsible umbrella style softboxes rather than the rodded types which frankly are a pain to put together. What's your feeling regard beauty dishes, didn't see you mention them specifically or do you prefer the softbox/beauty dish combo octobox style modifier?

Thank you so much for Thursday video

Nice video! I also like Cheetah 26" Quick SoupBowl. Just want to ask, can you suggest a good quality umbrella modifier for new born photography and ideal size? Ty!

Great video! I recently picked up a Photoflex Rapidome. It has a similar design, in that it pops open like the soup bowls and has the beauty dish reflector on the inside. Unfortunately for the sake of this video, it is meant for speedlights only.

Great Video!

Hi Rob, great video. What is the actual diameter measurement of the cheetahstand QSB 34”? Is there a big different you think in the light quality compared to the 26” QSB version?

very informative, do you know if they make a paul c buff mount to Bowens?

You convey complicated info very well.

Nice explanation! I want to ask some question. What type of modifier for outdoor full body portrait (fashion) that you recommend? I just use single Godox V1speedlight. Thanks

I own the Flashpoint 31x31 Glow (the original Godox branding, called "80x80 Foldable Softbox") and I gotta tell you, I use it all the damn time. It literally folds into my camera bag, and when opened up, it just has the perfect size. The double diffusion creates a really soft light. I absolutely love, that it takes 5 second to remove it from my backpack, and have it ready to use on my AD200. I don't know if there is anything like this on the market, in terms of compact size, power output, ease of setup, and light quality. All fitting into a small backpack. (especially with the AD200) Extremely highly recommended.

@robhallphoto

6 жыл бұрын

+EDC Gadgets sounds like the same one I had here, unless they changed it. Folds into its 1/4 section and then like a reflector

Very good soft box.. mr..godex

According to Cheetahstand, the Low Profile Bowens Mount will work with the S Mount, but you have to remove the thumbscrews and replace them with the regular Phillips screws. It is the thumbscrews that get in the way when using the S Mount.

Robert- I’ve got 3 sizes of the Calumet Illuma softboxes that I use for my studio strobes. I need an adapter ring to put my AD360’s into these regular softboxes. I tried a universal adapter from Cheetah light- but the holes on the ring are too small for the Illuma rods. The holes are 8mm and I need 9mm to fit the Illuma rods. I think they are similar to Chimera. I also have a couple of the Godox S- brackets if I can incorporate them. What setup and ring can you suggest so I can keep using my boxes. They are excellent quality and weren’t cheap. So I’d like to keep using them... Thx!

Thanks for sharing ,dude !

Great video. I hate buying something thinking I'm getting the good stuff, only to find out... Thanks again!

@358studios

4 жыл бұрын

BTW, you may want to let Cheetah know their cart experience is junk.

I will be getting more and would be happy to get a few by cheetah.. I've been wanting one of those deep dish modifiers with the sliding rod for awhile now.. I saw Westcott's zeppelin version. I'd probably opt to buy one of the rice bowls from Cheetah.. I have a glow 25" ez lock beauty dish with a white interior and I absolutely love it.. I do want to get a couple more of those as well in a bigger size.. I generally only use the outer diffusion screen for it and keep the inner one packed away. I believe it also has 16 sides.. and has the same locking mechanism as the soup bowl.. I'd get 1 of each in 34inches white and silver inner.

What mic are you using? Nice clean sound

@robhallphoto

6 жыл бұрын

Just the Rode Filmmaker Kit right into the A6500, and some adjusting in Premiere

@MarkusRothkranz

6 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your channel. I'm a big Godox lover :-)

@robhallphoto

6 жыл бұрын

+Markus Rothkranz thanks a lot, me too...clearly lol.

@shadikumarajeett7111

5 жыл бұрын

@@MarkusRothkranz you roxx brothr

@shadikumarajeett7111

5 жыл бұрын

@@robhallphoto you 2 roxx

Hey Robert Hall. I have a question regarding the deflector plates inside the ez lock soft boxes and how they play a role on the out put of the light and how many stops of light you lose or gain with them on or off and or if they move closer or further away from the light and what is the loss or gain in stops of light. I hope I'm making some sort of sense. Thank you for your time.

Nice vid dude

Nice video, Have you got the Rotolight Neo2 yet? I am really waiting for your review. I think that you will give the best and most accurate review out there. Thanks for the video.

@robhallphoto

6 жыл бұрын

I finally released my Rotolight video!

Where did you find "this little plate" at 1:11 ??? AND thanks for a GREAT review

Light is so important, probably the most important. All the talk about new cameras, people should be getting better lighting gear, that will make the biggest improvements.

Hey rob your videos are awesome- question - the glow parapop 38 can I use on ad300 direct mount? Or I need tje adapter

@robhallphoto

2 жыл бұрын

no it doesn't attach and would require a godox to bowens adapter, or the bowens direct attachment for 300, the "AD-AB"

Thanks for the info. I'm wondering why you didn't review/comment about Westcott Rapid Boxes. Do you have an opinion about them?

@robhallphoto

6 жыл бұрын

a man can only buy so many modifiers lol. The Westcott rapids are very high quality, but also very high price. While I think they are great I think there are equal quality modifiers (especially the Cheetahs featured) at much lower prices.

Do you prefer magbox considering this video was posted 7 months ago? Thanks

can't lie, I'm a huge fan of the impact beauty dish. For weddings its light, delivers great quality and is quick to set up/ break down. There is light leak but for me that's not a big deal because even using speed lights i have more than enough power for indoor use.

Would be interested to know your opinion of the Phottix line compared to the others.

Will the two boxes that you recommend, the Cheetah, and the Glow, work with COB LED lights from Godox?

which would be the best one or ones's to get for small group shots for a birthday party? Basically there giving me a space to put a backdrop up and have my camera and tripod. My thing is im wondering what softboxes to get to light up the groups that would come up for a photot.

You got me interested, particularly with Cheetah. Unfortunately like for Glow (I think) these companies do not sell in France and shipping as well as duties and taxes costs are prohibitive. Well over double the price of the product :(

Glow EZ Lock vs Parapop for Bowen’s? which is better and easier to use with Godox S bracket?

This is a great video.

@robhallphoto

6 жыл бұрын

+Matthew Reyes happy it helps

very great explane thanks

It would be very useful if the presentation of each modifier was followed by a sample photo of the kind of lighting it produces. Regardless, great video. :-)

@robhallphoto

6 жыл бұрын

I'm not a big proponent of sample shots of modifiers because of the endless level of ways in which they can be used. How far? Indoor? Outdoor? What ratio to the ambient? Feathered? Level with subject? Above? With grids? Single diffusion for extra power? Double diffusion for maximum evenness? Light is light, knowing the laws of how light behaves should answer a majority of questions on the look of a modifier and I instead focus on the useability aspects.

@robhallphoto

6 жыл бұрын

but i'm glad you enjoyed it still :)

@yourtallness

6 жыл бұрын

I hear ya, yet e.g. not having experimented with beauty dishes, would have liked to see "typical" softbox illumination vs "typical" beauty dish illumination, though there is of course nothing stopping me from finding out myself.

Thank you for a good video for the evolve 200 you had a small silver plate what is that can't locate it.

@robhallphoto

5 жыл бұрын

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What about the Phottix collapsible beauty dish? Are they supposed to be white on the inside? I have. Works good.

Rob, what about strip boxes?

Do you suggest Cheetah 34" Quick SoupBowl over Glow EZ Lock Collapsible White Beauty Dish (34")?

Very simple decision of the 34 in Cheetah Soup Bowl versus 38 inch Parapop. Current price, 34 inch Soup Bowl = $115.00, 38 inch Parapop with Bowens mount = $219.95. Thank you

A Great insight into what is new + Great sound, I didn't miss one-word ( no-mixing-with-music :) ) Thank you :)

Great video! what do you think about the SMDV Alpha Speedbox-A90B ? or any SMDV softboxes?

@robhallphoto

6 жыл бұрын

+marzek very on par with the glow series collapsible Octabox! Almost identical in fact.

@robhallphoto

6 жыл бұрын

My mistake, I've used the "Speedbox" which i find identical to the Glow Parapop. Have not tried an Alpha Box.

Hi Robert , can you tell me the depth of the Cheetah Stand shallow speed ring for the AD600. I Have read that they are around 150 in diameter but the depth is not indicated anywhere.

Have you ever tried using the Aputure Light dome for strobe work ?

Is there a big difference between a 28" vs 38" softbox? Thanks!

I like the Cheetah 34" Quick SoupBowl but they do not ship to Canada from the link provided :( Any suggestions Where I can purchase one that ships to Canada would be appreciated!

I own an Elinchrome 74" octabank from when I was doing photography and I'm trying to use it for film now with one of my aputure lights. Do you know if there's a way to make this happen? It's completely closed in the back, the aputure 120 can't be inclosed and it's not a bowens mount. But If I were able to take off the back, shoot from the back of the octabank with a beauty dish to rid myself of the hot spot. I think it could work! I'm just afraid to take the Elinchrome apart.

Thanks for the video. I would like to get the cheetah stand 34" soup bowl but they are out of stock. Any suggestions on something similar? I usually do headshots & family shoots. I already have a 26" Westcott Rapid Box but wanted something bigger but not the 48" size. I just purchased and Orlit Rovelight 601 that I thought the soup bowl would be perfect for.

@robhallphoto

6 жыл бұрын

I would watch my most recent video!

Very helpful video =), how many lights do I need to light up a wedding reception? 2 on the dance floor with softboxes and one on camera? Am thinking of getting the FP eVolve in each soft box and FP Zoom speedlight on camera. Any other ideas? Thanks

@robhallphoto

6 жыл бұрын

+Hussein that’s a very subjective question. Some people use one and go just above ambient. Other people use 4+ and light up the reception venue. It’s all based on personal taste and venue.

@robhallphoto

6 жыл бұрын

+Hussein I personally use 2 OCF + 1 fill on camera for smaller venues and 4 ocf for larger.

In the thumbnail I read "Softboxes Compadre!" LOL

nice and informative video. can you attach the ad200 in a qsb-34?

@robhallphoto

6 жыл бұрын

using a bowens s bracket, yes.

Can the Quick Series Speed Ring Insert - Low Profile Bowen be used on the Godox Dual Power Flash Bracket for AD200?

@robhallphoto

6 жыл бұрын

If you change the thumbscrews out for flathead screws, yes.

Where can I get the plate for my AD200 Pro you show early in the video (1:10 time stamp)?

do you already done a review on th lantern modifier?

Thanks Robert. Can you use these for video applications with LED lights? Thanks for your counsel.

@robhallphoto

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, but you would need a Bowens mount LED

@automat8

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Robert. @@robhallphoto

I honestly don't know what modifiers UK/European photographers are using because searching for any of these nets no results. The closest I came was a rebranding of the QRB 90, which tbf, was the modifier I was after. Amazon only really seem to offer very cheap Chinese softboxes or the alternative are ones that have fiddley rods that still cost hundreds of pounds.