Godox softbox 24x24 inches and s-bracket: review, demo and sample pictures

Thanks for this straightforward no-nonsense how-to. How to install the softbox on the mount and how to fold it up afterwards are simple procedures but certainly not obvious if you’ve never had one like this before.

[@Name-ot3xw]

Just needed someone to show me how to fold the darn thing. 10/10, I recommend this product and or service.

[@ianbrittainphotography4351]

Thank you so much, mine just arrived for a photo shoot on Monday and I panicked when I couldn't work out how to fit the S bracket and how to refold the softbox into it's original pack. Your video was so precise and a great go to for a fast simple solution. Great also to see it in use and the finished product, beautiful images. Cheers, subscribed for some more great videos. Bless :D

[@TrentDangphoto]

Thank you. Happy shooting with the softbox.

[@HR-wd6cw]

This type of setup is actually very portable and perfect for travel. I have one like this although not the Godox brand (mine is generic) but the softox folds up into a small ball basically about the size of a soup bowl. Mine S-bracket, flash and portable flash stand all fit into a carry-on bag, making them the best portable one-light setup. Of course the light stand I use is not great for outdoor use in windy conditions but it's portable and good for indoor shoots. Would strongly recommend something like this if you need something portable or are starting out as you can get these types of softboxes for $30 or less probably.

[@nickbudd4535]

Thank you for this video. I couldn't work out how to connect the softbox onto the bowens s mount or how to fold it back up again. Both were covered really well. It was a great added bonus to see a photo shoot in action using the single softbox set up. Great content thank you

[@alexander7orres]

Thanks for this video man! Do you have any video how to set the power of the flash for using the softbox?

[@tekmepikcha6830]

December 01, 2020 - this tutorial is still relevant and good!...Thanks Trent

[@musicman33us]

I now have the same setup. I wasnt sure how to attach the softbox to s-bracket. Thanks for the video.

[@elboogie2324]

I'm really liking this. I have to get a flash, and remote flash trigger. Once I do, I'll be ready to do some low light, night shots.

[@rohanweera]

Thanks for this video. I decided to get the same soft-box, it is great and easy to set up. However, I had to watch the last part of your video a few times to figure out how to close it. The part how to attach the bracket was very helpful too. Thanks

[@rodrezcarson]

This is a life saver!! I was about to order some kind of adapter! Lol ..thought mine didn't work .

[@EclecticLensYT]

Thank you!! I was scratching my head trying to figure out how to attach the softbox to the S Bracket. So simple.. I'm not sure I would have guessed that's how it attaches and might have sent it back! Great Portable Softbox by the way!!! Any trouble with using it outdoors?

[@TrentDangphoto]

You're welcome. I have no problem, it fits tightly and does a great job outside.

[@robinnevillephotography]

Lucas Edwards not alone. Trent, thanks much for making this video

[@timrosenthal46]

Same here Lucas, I spent another $30 on an aluminium bowens speed ring ….arrggghh ! Good info Trent ..

[@ilse3379]

Lucas Edwards, same!!! Glad I watched this before I packed it all up again :))

[@GaXiTin]

I really appreciate the tutorial, pro and con analysis, and the link to the product in the description (although the product is currently unavailable on amazon).

[@TT-dz8zf]

Man....the way you fold it into a tiny bunch looks so easy. I wish they just give us a bigger, triangular bag to store it.

[@TrentDangphoto]

a triangular bag would have been nice, right!

[@luisdavidvargasgalvan2320]

how did you achieve that photo at minute 4:30, if you had the flash on her left side and her right side was well lit, but you see the flash on the left side, greetings from Tijuana B.C. Mexico

[@TrentDangphoto]

Hi Luis, I have a speedlight on the opposite side of the softbox for rim light. It was not captured in the video but you can see from light flare on the right.

[@williamgallagher5655]

Just ordered one,and this video is so easy to follow, you covered it all the photos look great and the light looks great, thanks very much for your help with this.

[@GoodFoodShared]

Thank you for the clear concise demo, much appreciated

[@Javventures]

No nonsense video, straight to the point, amazing video, got to get one soon

[@vishweshwarkandalgaonkar3446]

Excellent product. Every photographer should have atleast one. Thanks for sharing

[@billmorley3530]

Thanks for your detailed comments and for showing the setup AND teardown. I loved your trick about folding it up with the diffusers in place. Like you, I need to setup and teardown FAST! It would have been helpful if you would have provided a link where we can purchase this, tho, because so far, the ones I've found on Amazon DO NOT come with an "S" type bracket, so if you would kindly provide us with your purchasing source, we'd appreciate it.

[@TrentDangphoto]

I'm glad it helped. Happy shooting.

[@billmorley3530]

I need the link for your purchasing source because so far, the ones I've found on Amazon DO NOT come with an "S" type bracket, so if you would kindly provide us with your purchasing source, I'd appreciate it.

[@TrentDangphoto]

I updated the description to include the link to the product.

[@billmorley3530]

Thanks for doing that so quickly. I just ordered it. The price was $31 and change, but from your video, it looks like a good product that will hold up well. :)

[@JoeLopez]

Thank you! This softbox just arrived today and I wasn't sure how to mount the S-bracket lol.

[@Writer2400]

I got to this video by chance while deciding on a genuine softbox n s bracket combo for the first time and this gave me that and something that is very easy to use and set up. Can't wait to get it.

[@sergeantcrow]

Fading light ? No problem... Excellent work with the shots... Great model too..

[@caseycheung8079]

Thanks for the video. I now have the Godox 32" softbox model that comes with the honeycomb grid and the new S2 speedring, a light sock, and carry case, all for $65 from Amazon. Like you, I keep both white diffusion panels on 24/7 (but remove the honeycomb grid for transport). It's a little tricky to fold the sucker down so sometimes I just leave it flat in a triangular shape. I use my Godox AD200 Pro flash with the Godox H200R round head for softer light and 3x modeling lamp all attached to the softbox for portable studio lighting on location.

[@caseycheung8079]

By the way, what camera and lens and flash were you using for that photoshoot? I was a long time Nikon guy, but recently started using Canon gear.

[@paulchoccyt1303]

Can you link me please

[@IMDABROWN]

I have this arriving today. Thanks, your demo will be a major help.

[@TrentDangphoto]

You're welcome. Have fun with it

[@ceejaywifihotspot8569]

may i have link please

[@wullieg7269]

They are so easy.

[@phooesnax]

Thank You. Bought two based on your video. 24 and one 32

[@CraigStanley]

Thank you so much you have no idea how much this video saved me

[@phuongnhinhu]

Short and concise video. Thanks for the tips. I'll buy this one.

[@CarlosRodriguez-vg8hp]

Muchisimas gracias Eres un buen ser humano!!!

[@CS-yc6qp]

Great video straight to the points with real examples!!!

[@ashishtiwari1912]

To the point video. For this price, it looks worth buying. Thank you for the demo.

[@paulross3075]

Thanks for this awesome video. What light stand are you using with this setup?

[@ravigoolcharan]

Love this video! Simple and straight to the point! Ty!!

[@jmichaelstone]

Thanks for the review. As an update, the $26 version no longer comes with the bracket. As of today at least, the one that includes the bracket is $42.99.

[@tiffannywilliams5150]

Thank u so much for the easy video. Just order it last night. Can’t wait to get it

[@JohnJonesRocketCity]

Wow man great review and demonstration! And that was gangsta for sitting on the side of that building like that!

[@TrentDangphoto]

Suga Foot thank you! The edge was her idea. She's gangsta. Haha

[@ticarot]

Nice demo! You said, "We're doing double exposure, one for the sky and one for Myra." That's very interesting to me. Could you please explain in some detail how you do that?

[@TrentDangphoto]

What I meant is I was first exposing for the background. I wanted a darker background so I under exposed the environment by half stop then I added the flash in to expose for Myra.

[@ramibelhassan8527]

Goid job. Wich speed flash you used?

[@richardpcrowe]

This is a smallish speedlight but, is great for outdoor use since it won't sail off in the wind like a far larger softbox might. It can also be filled by the light from a hotshoe flash. The larger softboxes often cannot be fully filled with the hotshoe...

[@TrentDangphoto]

Richard Crowe I totally agree with you.

[@bme7491]

I know the OP is five years old, but I'm debating about getting a couple of Godox V860iii-v OR the AD200Pros.

[@TrentDangphoto]

If you are doing a lot of off camera flash and portriat, I would go with the AD200Pro. If you don't have a single on-camera-flash and plan to some event prography then I would go with V860 to start.

[@bme7491]

@@TrentDangphoto Ok, I decided on a single AD200pro and a single SK400ii-v to start. The AD200 should work both in studio and out and about.

[@TrentDangphoto]

@@bme7491 That's a wise choice.

[@lyno.]

Please info on the triggers you used for the canon speedlite. Thanks

[@dr.nadinealhomoud9973]

Hi, thank you for the video it is informative, can i ask what is the stand that I can place this softbox on?

[@danielecerrato7874]

Hi great video. For inside portraits you suggest this or 80*80?

[@TrentDangphoto]

Thank you! Get the biggest box you can get for in studio shooting.

[@nandakampmark9369]

I think I've settled on my first softbox - thanks for a great video!

[@ElricX]

Happy to see this is a solid choice. I have one on the way.

[@trouwfotomakerij]

Great demo video. No nonsense, telling it like it is. Godox should pay you. I just ordered two. :-)

[@trouwfotomakerij]

...and never regretted it. The two sets + stands are in in car at all times so wherever I go, if I need quick and easy extra light, it's there in minutes.

[@yunantaa]

Thank for simple video. Straight to the important points. 👍👍👍

[@dwmspace]

May I ask how you achieved the warm tone in the picture like @3:14 and @3:27? White balance adjustment or was any cto gel or inner gold reflector used?

[@ktodoma]

Simple and excellent video

[@TrentDangphoto]

Thank you

[@EdwardcTV]

Awesome bro! Great tutorial and tips.

[@goboss]

Thank you! Simple and to the point. Very helpful.

[@asoul23]

Thanks for the video! It really helped me figure out the setup!

[@sorenaphotography7537]

Thanks! I am excited to get mine this weekend!

[@thegreenbeanvegan6449]

will this box work with a strobe

[@TrentDangphoto]

Yes, You will need a strobe to softbox mount ($10-15) and it will work. Google "Mount Softbox Speed Ring Adapter"

[@thegreenbeanvegan6449]

@@TrentDangphoto thanks man

[@iAudi90]

Damm very straight to the point. Nice video

[@johnnevin5706]

Thank you for the demo, worth a purchase.

[@deeseen3495]

Great stuff.. Great results..

[@ceejaywifihotspot8569]

This is a gud simple tutorial. i loved the part were you shown that will need a trigger, all tutorials i came across never shown it, i was so confused how the speedlight would communicate with the camera. thank you so much

[@ArcanePath360]

Good demo, thanks.

[@benjaminwesercreative]

easy simple , thanks

[@oneeyedphotographer]

I prefer the S2 bracket, it accommodates my round Godox speedlights.

[@danielastello89]

I was gonna get the Westcott rapidbox but I’m getting this instead!!

[@Bishnu_Deb]

I use this softbox and I get amazing pictures by using it.

[@RokDAWG1]

I wonder if this would work with a Roto Light Neo 2

[@TrentDangphoto]

There's no mount on Roto that can support this box.

[@RokDAWG1]

@@TrentDangphoto Aww bummer. That's the big flaw in that design. There's nothing but their over priced barn doors and defuser setup

[@CaptainPoolverine]

The light looks a little harsh. But that's ok if you're going for that look. If you want a much softer light go for a 120cm.

[@AndresReyes-jr5mk]

Many thanks, just ordered one!

[@amitkrupal1234]

Did you avoided outer diffuser coz shadows were hard.

[@petertruong83]

Thanks for your review :-). Great photo shooting :-)

[@art_by_adrian2913]

I bought this exact thing but it's a neewer with a grid on it

[@tombadil6761]

hmm - at 4:07 you see the softbox on the wrong position (left side in the video) - very close to the Model. This Position fits the Situation of Light on the Model better - no-more-words.

[@adrileaceo]

what brand is the flash?? And where can I buy it? thanks

[@TrentDangphoto]

Yongnuo flash but you can check out Godox now of days.

[@tanker1960]

Thanks, buying a Godox 3 strobe setup.

[@ukrproduction3127]

good jobsir.

[@ChalkandIron]

This video has aged well, helped me today :)

[@raymondgarcia4840]

Very nice grab and go box 🤙🏼. I'm ordering me one 😎

[@TrentDangphoto]

I'll buy it off of you if you're not happy.

[@cielomartinez6993]

Hi! Would this work well with product pictures? Thank you!!

[@TrentDangphoto]

Melba Martinez it depends on what are you shooting but in general it should work with product photography. I used it to shoot small bottles.

[@cielomartinez6993]

Trent Dang Thank you so much for your response🙏🏻 Its jewelry, I’ve been going crazy trying to figure out the best lighting on a budget.

[@wanneske1969]

As Ed Verosky said, you should bring the softbox closer to the model, the light is too harsh now

[@tanker1960]

Ordered one last week. Thanks

[@Datdudebd]

Very helpful, thanks for this video.

[@swazydickson5068]

Was the flash coming from the the camera direction or the softbox?

[@TrentDangphoto]

The flash is coming from the softbox.

[@swazydickson5068]

Oh Ok. Thanks

[@armandopaipay]

Hi there, this softbox is good for my Nikon SB600 speedlight?

[@billmorley3530]

Your product link actually goes to the "Neewer" softbox, not Godox! I just bought it and got that surprise :(. Also, it cost more than the $26 that you mentioned. Does the Godox bracket fit a Canon 600 EX RT-3? I just tried the Neewer bracket and it doesn't fit.

[@TrentDangphoto]

I was looking for the godox one with the full kit, but I can't find it for the lower price. The godox and neewer are the same, it is just branding. S-bracket does fit the canon 600 flash. I'm not sure why your does not. Trying unscrewing it all the way if possible.

[@billmorley3530]

I finally got it to fit--just barely, but I had to twist it a bit to get it in. I notice that there is only rubber padding on the bottom. The top part is plastic and the flash does not hold firmly, even when I tighten it down hard.

[@jasonbodden8816]

Then that flash bracket is faulty because I own 4 of them and every one of them holds my speedlites just fine (I have a Canon 600 EX-RT and 4 Yongnuos).

[@brianlippert4087]

Will this particular bracket hold the Circle shapes Flashpoint flashes?

[@TrentDangphoto]

No, you will need the Godox S2 bracket.

[@brianlippert4087]

@@TrentDangphoto Just got one! thanks for the reply!

[@va3knq]

Thanks for the video. Big help!

[@hasselayuste901]

what stand specifically did you use sir? thank you.

[@lensbaad6069]

Kindly tell me is the flash connected to the camera.. By WiFi or Bluetooth??

[@TrentDangphoto]

To fire the flash off camera, you will need a wireless radio receiver and trigger. The one in the video is a YONGNUO Wireless ETTL Flash Trigger YN622C II ( you will need two, one for the camera and one for the flash).

[@AHMEDHAMINE]

amazing

[@drayushkamalgoyal161]

Which speedlight are u using in this video?

[@lrmerideth]

Thank you for your review. Sold and just ordered :)

[@eugenesmith1834]

Great stuff love that soft box, however health & safety doesn't seem to be an issue with you.

[@feelds20]

Thanks for your detailed! Great!!!!

[@paulinavaldes5643]

Great video thank you so much! I’m just having trouble because when I take a picture, a shadow line appears , I’ve moved the box up and down and I don’t know what is causing that shadow! Does anybody know?

[@TrentDangphoto]

It could be that your shutter speed is too high and you don't have high speed sync turned on or your flash does not do high speed sync. Try shooting under 1/200 or for some camera 1/160 sec.

[@adamkatz2003]

5:07 THX For this!

[@mrk_nyc]

So helpful! Thank you!

[@leecarvalho330]

I have a question i wnt to do outdoor shoot like that but iam confused shud i go for octabox or softbox like the one u have

[@betoelias4891]

Buenisimo el video !!!!!!

[@patrickmcmullen1190]

Been using this one past 5 years.

[@lulupina2824]

para un godox 24x24 que stand debo comprar la base para colocarlo

[@noblecn]

How about umbrella octogan godox? Which one is better?

[@christopherreid4156]

What's the power output you were using

[@TrentDangphoto]

It vary depending on the distance of the softbox (1/8 to 1/2 ) and how much daylight is available.

[@christopherreid4156]

@@TrentDangphoto thanks I am planning on giving it a shot too my softbox is coming Wednesday you did some great shots by the way you inspired me thank you

[@TrentDangphoto]

@@christopherreid4156 Thanks you for the kind words! I really appreciate it. Have fun with the softbox.