Superb review and demonstration! Thank you. You answered all my questions and the visual demonstration made my decision easy. You make a great point for the top loading case. You presentation makes perfect sense and brings attention to the unique properties. Thank you very much. All the best. 🙏
@cris_photography Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot - much appreciated! Glad this was helpful to you. Take care
@thespeakingpen5 ай бұрын
Lantern wins for moving scenes: the softbox wins for talking heads with a single subject. The lantern is more versatile
@cris_photography5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the input! I agree with you. Take care
@davidp158 Жыл бұрын
The main deciding factor for me between softbox vs lantern is how much light I want to reach into the background. When properly set up, I think both will give similar light fall off and shadow softness on talent. One advantage to the Aputure lantern is the ability to shape the spill with the skirt around the perimeter. One big drawback to the Aputure lantern is that it is difficult to add a color gel to it. The magnetic gel holder for the Aputure softbox is brilliant.
@cris_photography Жыл бұрын
Exactly 👍🏼 very good points thanks!
@bala1000mina3 ай бұрын
Thank you Cris for the helpful and informative comparative video! God bless and Good luck!
@cris_photography3 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and glad it was helpful! Take care
@bala1000mina3 ай бұрын
@@cris_photography Thank you Cris!
@JackieDElia2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this video. I’ve got a softbox and grid, which works well for my setup.
@cris_photography2 жыл бұрын
That’s great! Thanks for watching and take care
@JayJanePhotography10 ай бұрын
When you said don't move, my initial reaction was Don't ki** me!! Thanks for the info. Exactly what I searched for.
@cris_photography10 ай бұрын
;) thanks - glad it was helpful!
@nisrinakurnia8 ай бұрын
Such a good and helpful review of the softbox and the lantern thanks alot for your effort
@cris_photography8 ай бұрын
My pleasure! Glad it was helpful
@BiscuitsAndBurlap Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. We're making cooking videos and unhappy with the lighting so far. We're thinking of getting a lantern style modifier and your video was quite helpful. FYI - your link goes to the light itself - not the lantern.
@cris_photography Жыл бұрын
Hey there, thanks for the message and glad this was helpful to you! I’ll check the link now - strange Thanks
@matthewtrump34522 жыл бұрын
Great review and explanation! Curious to know your thoughts/comparisons between the RA-D85 and the Aputure Light Dome II. Quite a sizeable difference in cost here in Aus and wondering whether it's worth paying more for the Aputure? Apart from physical dimensions which are easy enough to compare, how does the build quality and quality of light compare?
@cris_photography2 жыл бұрын
Hello Matthew, thanks for your comment and feedback. To be honest, I don’t see why aputure’s lightdome II is that expensive. The bag’s zipper broke within a few usage for example and otherwise it works fine. The SmallRig one while being 5cm smaller in diameter is really good be it in terms of quality, the open and closing system is smooth and the bag works fine too - nothing to say. So y’a, function wise I like them both but for the price nowadays I’d go for the small rig if I had to come back on my purchase. Hope that helps Take care
@matthewtrump34522 жыл бұрын
@@cris_photography really appreciate your feedback! I think I'll end up picking up SmallRig 👍
@chrisyfitz Жыл бұрын
Very thorough and helpful. Thank you 😊
@cris_photography Жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome Christine!
@saintwolfvision10 ай бұрын
In the example you mentioned with the officee/interview wouldn't it be better to use the parabolic since the light is above so you only light the subjects vs the whole room?
@cris_photography10 ай бұрын
Thanks and yes you could that too. It really depends on the space you have available and the mood/style you are going for. I used both in different case scenarios and they are both good. Cheers
@vasilis722 жыл бұрын
Hello Cris! Well explained video! Do you remember on what percentage the power light was on the lantern on this video?
@cris_photography2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Vasilis! Unfortunately I don’t remember but I’d say between 20 and 40% (the fans not on so I don’t think more than that). Take care
@MrHenriquez9 ай бұрын
Thank you for the examples of usage. What, would you say, are the biggest downfalls of the lantern?
@cris_photography9 ай бұрын
Thanks. Honestly the light spill is one. It spills a LOT everywhere and if that’s the look you want (I use that a lot personally) it’s awesome but otherwise it’s hard to control unless you use the diffuser but that only works if the lanter is upside down and that’s not always easy to do (ceiling space, light stand, etc.) cheers
@MrHenriquez9 ай бұрын
@@cris_photography Thanks! That's something to think about.
@ahmedmhpop10875 ай бұрын
Very good explanation
@cris_photography5 ай бұрын
Thank you
@chrisquigley2 жыл бұрын
Good video. I enjoyed it. I wonder how the RA-D85 compares to the Aputure Light Dome Mini II.
@cris_photography2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris. I own the aputure light dome II (the 90cm diameter one) and they are about the same thing. I believe that the dome mini II only has one layer of diffusion vs 2 for the RA-D85 AND it is smaller in diameter so the light will be a tad harsher. Take care
@WideAngleLuis Жыл бұрын
I was thinking of buying the lantern for interviews. I also do flash photography I wonder if the lantern is worth it. I have a bowens mount adapter for my speed light so it would fit it.
@cris_photography Жыл бұрын
That’s cool! I use it often with my flashes and it works great (and I find it very good for interviews as well). It’s a very versatile type of modifier. Cheers
@arturbukatar4532 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Would you use small rig 30in or 21inch for a small room to do talking head video?
@cris_photography Жыл бұрын
Thanks Artur! Depends a lot on the room size and the light you’re using AND the diffusion you’re after. So hard to say but if the big one fits and your light is strong enough I’d go with the 30in cheers
@arturbukatar4532 Жыл бұрын
@@cris_photography thank you Chris for your prompt reply!
@coin7778 ай бұрын
3:23 You mean reflecting coating. ANTI reflective will absorb the light.
@cris_photography8 ай бұрын
Yep
@imjustfabi7545 Жыл бұрын
At which brightness were these two lights? I was a bit shocket, at how dimm they were. Thx for the comparrison.
@cris_photography Жыл бұрын
Must have been at around 30% - not more. Cheers
@amandamessbarger Жыл бұрын
Nice review. Thanks!
@cris_photography Жыл бұрын
My pleasure Amanda
@gabrielahuallanca Жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Which do you think would be best to record my video lessons using a whiteboard. Also, how many would be necessary? Thank you!
@cris_photography Жыл бұрын
Thanks Gabriela! It really depends on a lot of things (size of the room, distance from the subject, type of light being used, final look you’re going for, etc.) But I presume you want everything evenly lit and in that case I’d go with the lantern and a 220 so you have a good soft lighting everywhere. Donc think more that that is needed to start and then see if you need more. Cheers
@gabrielahuallanca Жыл бұрын
@@cris_photography Thank you! Sorry, but I'm not sure what you mean by 'a 220'
@cris_photography Жыл бұрын
Oh sorry! I meant the SmallRig 120 or the SmallRig 220 (its the stronger light from smallrig). You can check on this channel I made a review comparing the 2. Take care
@gabrielahuallanca Жыл бұрын
@@cris_photography Thank you so much! I understand now!
@sagarstudio85202 жыл бұрын
wao imazing
@cris_photography2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 😊
@diegocaracasfc Жыл бұрын
If you are in budget and need to buy just one for interviews with two people, which softbox would you buy?
@cris_photography Жыл бұрын
I’d go with the lantern
@diegocaracasfc Жыл бұрын
@@cris_photography now the question would be what size? 65cm or 90cm
@cris_photography Жыл бұрын
What light will you be using? 120/220/450? Depending on the light I’d take a smaller or bigger one. For a 120 I’d go with 65 and for 220/450 I’d take a 90cm. Either one will work but I’d go like that personally. Cheers
@diegocaracasfc Жыл бұрын
@@cris_photography I was thinking to buy the 200. I'm wondering if a 200 is too much for what I'm thinking (interviews of 1 person or 2)
@HuyNguyen-ux6zk8 ай бұрын
Hi Cris, I'd like to know what app you used to control the light output. Thanks.
@cris_photography8 ай бұрын
Thanks! It’s the app SmallGoGo cheers
@aruspl Жыл бұрын
Isn't a lantern with a skirt a softbox? Does it work that way? :D Excluding honeycomb. If it is, the lantern seems more universal.
@cris_photography Жыл бұрын
😁 you might think! I noticed a grided soft box will provide a much softer light, even simply with the fact that you can add layers of diffusion - and that is the biggest difference vs a “skirted” lantern 😉 take care
@aruspl Жыл бұрын
@@cris_photography Thanks a lot for response! Have a great day :)
@castielvargastv7931 Жыл бұрын
So basically a lantern makes umbrella light. The only difference is it loses less light as it is closed
@cris_photography Жыл бұрын
Yes kind of. The lantern can be modified with a skirt making it more flexible too. Cheers
@jambononi Жыл бұрын
Also surely it's actual purpose is to create a 360 degree light whereas a softbox is directional?
@21ferebee Жыл бұрын
Hello Great Content Question. Which one is better with the amaran 100d? Also which one is better for a 2 person shoot?
@cris_photography Жыл бұрын
Hello 👋🏼 thanks. I’d say that the lantern with no barn doors gives you an all around even lighting and if your only going to une one I’d go with that one. Cheers
@thebrandfotollcbymelaniene16015 ай бұрын
what is the best continuous light power you can use with the lantern soft box?
@cris_photography5 ай бұрын
Honestly it really depends on how much light you need. I use it regularly with either a 120 a 220 or a 450 from Smallrig - it all depends on my project and effet I need. Cheers
@fidiak10 ай бұрын
Nice video, thanks
@cris_photography10 ай бұрын
My pleasure
@mikemeetstec5 ай бұрын
Thank you sir
@cris_photography5 ай бұрын
You’re very welcome
@vamsikrishna4960 Жыл бұрын
Great vid. Is it best to use 2 lanterns to evenly light up groups (4-6 people) as compared to using 2 softboxs? or do you suggest using any other modifiers ? thanks
@cris_photography Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Depending on the location, I’d bounce the light to the ceiling probably (so either no modifier or maybe a couple of lanterns)
@UrbanRoamer Жыл бұрын
Hey man, which light stand you’re using for the lantern? It’s tall enough + you can roll it around
@cris_photography Жыл бұрын
Hey there, it’s a neewer C-stand that goes up to 3 meters I believe.I did get the wheels for it so I can move it around. Do make sure to get sand bags for the feet so it doesn’t tilt over with the weight of lights. Cheers
@callmesahara7 ай бұрын
Which would you recommend for a beauty video shoot?
@cris_photography7 ай бұрын
I’d probably go with the lantern so soften the light and have it everywhere but it really depends on the space you have.
@ruutube2483 Жыл бұрын
What ARE you using for your key light before you turned it off!?
@cris_photography Жыл бұрын
I was probably using my aputure 120d II with a 90cm soft box 😅
@ruutube2483 Жыл бұрын
@@cris_photography thnks man
@cris_photography Жыл бұрын
Betcha
@eduardomagana31582 жыл бұрын
Hello, would you recommend a small rig ra-d55 or a light dome mine ii?
@cris_photography2 жыл бұрын
Hello Eduardo, honestly per what I could see, the biggest difference is the price. So I’d recommend going for the SmallRig one. Take care
@brandonlazo7 ай бұрын
Hello! How is the quality after a year? Do you think 65 is perfect or maybe 90?
@cris_photography7 ай бұрын
Hey there, thanks. Keep using those modifiers on a daily basis and not a single issue with it! So definitely good products. Personally I prefer a bigger source of light making it more pleasing and less harsh but if you travel a lot and need a small diffuser 65 is ok (I used a couple of them for projects in Italy where I didn’t have much space to carry bigger ones and they really are ok but for big if you can. Take care
@bme749110 ай бұрын
Is the RC120 usable for studio photos? (assuming you have at least two).
@cris_photography9 ай бұрын
Hello there, you can - sure - but u strongly advise using flash for photography vs continuous lighting. It’ll strain less on the model’s eyes and use less power overall. That said, depending on what you want to light up the 120s are fine for photography too Cheers
@bme74919 ай бұрын
@@cris_photography Agree, flash is more flexible....I went with the Godox V1.
@AirPixelProMedia8 ай бұрын
whats the tripod you are using? seems very durable
@cris_photography8 ай бұрын
Hi there, you mean the light stands? I use Manfrotto but also Neewer and other brands like Walimex. Nothing too fancy but they last and work just fine for the price. Cheers
@user-fn6zb2nl8i9 ай бұрын
which one gives more light on objects?
@cris_photography9 ай бұрын
Can’t really answer that question. There is not one giving more on the subjects, depends on the way you use them, how many subjects, positioning, distance, size of the subject, etc.
@SlavGuns Жыл бұрын
Awesome. Definitely helpful.
@cris_photography Жыл бұрын
Thanks and glad it could help 😉
@2365Films5 ай бұрын
Who manufactures the Lantern Skirt?
@cris_photography5 ай бұрын
Smallrig - it comes with when you purchase it
@evelynparreira6 ай бұрын
🤗
@cris_photography6 ай бұрын
😉
@MadPunky6 ай бұрын
Get a lantern. Lanterns can be a soft box too with some modifications.
@cris_photography6 ай бұрын
True true - BUT you will prolly need a C-Stand to do so (being held from above) which can be a hustle in any cases (need a high ceiling). I find lanterns to be amazing but I find myself using soft boxes a lot too. Cheers!