Stuart Brereton Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 (edited) I don't know if anyone else has come across these Softboxes, but I just bought a couple on spec, new, through ebay. The larger of the two is 4'x3', easily as well constructed as certain other expensive brands, and cost me just $16.00. There is a bit of an issue with the speed ring, which I'll need to get an adaptor made for, but on the whole, I'm amazed at how good they are! If you're looking to buy a softbox, and don't want to spend $$$$ (or ££££s) these are a very good alternative. Edited January 4, 2006 by Stuart Brereton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Tyler Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Anybody ever buy their C-stands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Puckett Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 This is by far one of my favorite ebay sellers. Most of the stuff is on par with name brand equipment both design and qualitywise. I've got quite a few C-stands and lightstands, and have to say they are just as good as the matthews stuff i've used. The only complaint about the c-stands is that the grip heads don't have the fiber, or metal washers between the knurled plates, but it's pretty easy to get some and just slap them in. I don't think I've paid over $60 for the biggest stand, so I won't even complain too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Stephen Williams Posted January 6, 2006 Premium Member Share Posted January 6, 2006 I don't know if anyone else has come across these Softboxes, but I just bought a couple on spec, new, through ebay. The larger of the two is 4'x3', easily as well constructed as certain other expensive brands, and cost me just $16.00. There is a bit of an issue with the speed ring, which I'll need to get an adaptor made for, but on the whole, I'm amazed at how good they are! If you're looking to buy a softbox, and don't want to spend $$$$ (or ££££s) these are a very good alternative. Hi Stuart, How much was shipping and UK customs charges? Cheers, Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Brereton Posted January 6, 2006 Author Share Posted January 6, 2006 Stephen, The shipping was about $80. There was no import duty. All in, for 1 4x3 Softbox, and 1 5' 'Octolume' it was about $160 or £90. I hate it when the shipping is more than the item, but it was still a very good deal. The softbox comes with an eggcrate, two baffles and various light shaping louvres. I believe Chimera charge about £300 for their equivalent softbox, and another £75 for the speedring :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Stephen Williams Posted January 6, 2006 Premium Member Share Posted January 6, 2006 Stephen, The shipping was about $80. There was no import duty. All in, for 1 4x3 Softbox, and 1 5' 'Octolume' it was about $160 or £90. I hate it when the shipping is more than the item, but it was still a very good deal. The softbox comes with an eggcrate, two baffles and various light shaping louvres. I believe Chimera charge about £300 for their equivalent softbox, and another £75 for the speedring :-( Stuart, Thanks very much. Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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