Unboxing deep Godox SB-UE 80cm Octabox with samples

[@volla10]

Omg... thanks to this video, I was able to assemble my giant 120 cm Octa without any help... I was getting so discouraged that I will not be able to out it together,, Ever!!!!! Thank you 🤗

[@franztomandl51]

Like everyone else, even almost 3 years after, you helped me make up my mind about what octobox should i get. Thank you so much!

[@tihiandrew]

thank you ! glad that helped you !

[@mal798]

I was happy to see it can be folded away in-tact. The assembly process was rather fiddly. If its only a one-off though, its fine. Great pics.

[@markharris5771]

I love the light this softbox gives and it’s quickly become one of my favourite softboxes to use and I frequent choose it over my 150cm. I tend to use it with monos over speedlights but the spread of light is equally good. Great images, and the little girl certainly made me smile. I don’t know if you have come across the design flaw where the washer in the tightening nut for the speedring is the wrong size and you can’t tighten the speedring. If you have all you need is a pen or something (I take a paper clip with me) to push the washer over the speedring. It’s annoying until you know what’s wrong and how to fix it and then it’s literally a 2 second fix.

[@user-es7xx7xy9x]

Thanks for sharing this! I had the exact same problem

[@hagarthehorrible1391]

Thanks for this. One problem I see with Godox's marketing is that a lot of products are not even on their site, for eg this one. It gets difficult to search all their products at one place.

[@tihiandrew]

godox marketing sucks , otherwise they have good products with good price /quality

[@hagarthehorrible1391]

Got this delivered today and god was the setup infuriating. But once done I had a quick portrait session and am pleased with it. How much of a difference is it from an equivalent 36 in octa?

[@tihiandrew]

the difference is minimal i can say . i can do my main work with both softboxes.

[@Jack_Danyo]

I followed your instructions and it worked! So easy. Thank you. I will be testing the godox octabox shortly when my godox s- bracket comes in.

[@jacinthegrenier4640]

Thank you for this video. The box did not include instructions and this video saved me time and frustration setting it up. Everything went as smooth as shown in the video. This is a great product.

[@FizaAAzmee]

aarghh thank you for the video! i was stressed install this softbox until i found your video, naahh it’s easy actually! 😅😅

[@thegreatujo]

Thanks. I'm waiting for this exact model to arrive this week together with the AD200Pro. Your assembly will be helpful as I've never used soft-boxes before.

[@fonsecamikester]

This video was so so helpful. After so much research I’ve finally found a good soft box that I could use with a godox sl60 light. Thanks so much for the video.

[@4rroby]

I just came across this video and you help me decide on this soft box. It's awesome! Your photos on flickr are nice also. Thanks for the helpful information.

[@tihiandrew]

Robert Roby glad that helped ! Merry Christmas !

[@squidgamer7195]

Tihi Andrew, thank you so much for making this video! Having recently bought the same octabox but no prior experience in putting one together, this video was perfect ! Thanks once again

[@tihiandrew]

you are very welcome

[@ramborums]

Simple neatly made video perfectly serving its purpose. Gives a complete visual experience.

[@gerrydwyer8830]

Very good demo. I think I understand a lot more about how these things go together and work. Thanks to your efficient demo. Thanks.

[@AforismiDAutoreAD]

Doesn't the central pin of the umbrella skeleton take away light from the flash? It's just in front of the flash, is it indifferent?

[@jadondavids7196]

THANK YOU for showing how to ensemble step by step...mine is coming tomorrow.

[@jasonlikesokinawa]

Great video with excellent sample images. I have this on order and was happy to find your video. I wish you made more videos, would love to see more of your work

[@tihiandrew]

thank you very much and i am glad that you find it useful . i wish i had a bit more time for youtube videos .

[@arthurdouglas3088]

nice one Andrew, thanks i am trying to find a video review of using deep octabox with only a speed light and its so hard to find it, and now i got it! Im afraid that it wouldn't have enough power to the octabox, and by that means; i need to buy a ad600 maybe to fill in the octabox and i dont think im in that budget. Anyway what do you think about; 120cm with godox TT600 (60GN power speedlite) do you think its enough power to fill in the octabox? thanks andrew, keep shooting

[@peterm.winter3184]

Great video, horrible installation. Just got mine from Amazon, no installation manual, glad I found your video. I'll try it again, but will send it back, i f it does work. I ordered a softbox, not a puzzle or a riddle.

[@VicHomeMovies]

I want to buy this but I have read some negative reviews. Any thoughts on how you like it so far? Some reviews claim it's poorly constructed (Amazon review): " i gave this product 4 stars its because the center rod was unsteady/wobbly, i tightened the nut in one end of the rod but after one opening/closing of the umbrella it went shaky again, the nut wasn't tight, i had to fix it using a rubber washer for the nut and problem solved, and same thing for thumb screw that tighten/loosen the spinning of the umbrella from the Bowens mount, using another rubber washer fixed that too." I would like to know how happy are you with this modifier so far. Great pictures by the way! And thank you for sharing your techniques.

[@tihiandrew]

my unit was really sturdy , nothing got loosen or something , i really liked it especially for the price .

[@VicHomeMovies]

I think that person must have gotten a defective unit. Much appreciate your reply. Thank you, Andrew.

[@bahaacuner3171]

I wish you took the time and showed us to the detail how to insert the bracket into the umbrella. I know you don't want to show all of the spikes but one would have been nice.

[@joeprete7424]

Nice Octabox, but it seems like they should've shipped it assembled, just as it was when you put it into it's bag at the end. It does provide some Beautiful lighting! Thanks for the Excellent Video!

[@tihiandrew]

yes , the could send it assembled .

[@ARISCHNNL]

nice review. really help my day to get this one. been looking for so many solutions how to buy portable softbox and its easy to install ! may i know what setting do u use for camera and the speedlite?

[@skyknight6]

Is there a beauty dish for this setup? I'm also looking into Pro /studio Solutions EX-Pro36: (90cm). Thoughts? Nice video.

[@fangbifxx]

You save my life. Damn it is hard for the first time 😅

[@rayaontour6345]

Good Video!! Are you quite satisfied with this softbox? I assume, it will take a bit time, if you use the softbox for the first time, but once this is done, is it quick installed on Location for further Shootings?

[@tihiandrew]

yes , once it is mounted is very easy to use

[@narudh]

hey man. i have problem with this umbrella. When I fold it, the center rod becomes lose from the center of the hole. But yours seems to be locked in. Do you experience the same thing? Does yours have some type of a stopper at the end of the rod? Thank you.

[@tihiandrew]

mine has a stopper at the end of the rod , it secures very well

[@samanshp]

I have the same issue. Did you finally figured how to fix it? I'm thinking about returning mine because it's useless now

[@simofreelance]

lol the cute girl affraid the dog :D !! Thank you for this great review

[@naturaltai]

Great video, going order the octabox and S bracket as well. Thanks.

[@tihiandrew]

naturaltai glad that helped ! Happy shooting

[@GirishJoshi]

thanks Tihi. This video made me finalize upon my decision!

[@tihiandrew]

Girish Joshi great . Glad that helped !

[@VincenzoDeVirgilio]

Hi, thank you for showing up the product! It is possible to close without removing white tissues/grid layers every time?

[@tihiandrew]

Vincenzo De Virgilio somehow yes . You need at least remove the white fabric from one side

[@elverdaderoevangeliodejesu8070]

nice video! how did you config your flash? TTL? what camera settings did you use for the portraits shots thanks

[@tihiandrew]

i use different flashes , i use them mostly on manual .and as for camera settings , i shoot with a 70-200 most of my shoots

[@NishantRatnakarPhotographer]

Looks like a nice deep octabox. How much did it cost you? have you tried comparing this with Elinchrom Rotalux Deep Octa (either 100cm or 70cms)?

[@tihiandrew]

it costs arround 55$ , only compared with smdv 70cm and 90cm , and are pretty the same in terms of depth . worth trying it out !

[@treycolston7339]

Those photos look amazing! Theses little Godox Flashes perform in High Speed Sync pretty well?

[@afua0093]

This was a lifesaving. Thank you.

[@MinhajMalik]

Thank you very much, this video was very helpful.

Hello, thanks for the video. Is that a Godox S-type bowens bracket mount?? and if so, how good is it?

[@tihiandrew]

yes . that bracket is very good ,

[@andreycanon8929]

Thanks for the video, there is no such content on Russian KZbin.

[@treycolston7339]

Is that a Tamron 70-200mm lens you are using?

[@OniYT-WR]

Thanks alot i was confused until i watched your video

[@tihiandrew]

thanks for that nice feedback :D glad that helped

[@alexjenkins5632]

THANK YOU - This video saved me

[@TheIndianFankaarShowTalkStyle]

Good tutorial i think it was not for godox sl 60 video light?

[@yemankalyan]

is that softbox fitted with Simpex MLB 60 Model light ??

[@dtyusufceylan]

Can u close without removing diffuser?

[@tihiandrew]

not really

[@dtyusufceylan]

@@tihiandrew Hmmm but thanks for answering🖐🏻

[@Tahirlalani]

Great sample pictures man! Beautiful work

[@tihiandrew]

thank you sir !

[@paulgandarillas1297]

Thanks! Very helpful

[@ThelightShaper]

Thanks alot,, so easy and good enough .

[@LProds]

Nice video, I was going to get one of the cheaper ones, the ones without the bowens mount with the stand pole going through the umbrella, but I saw a video of someone testing the light, and since the flash cant be mounted on axis I don't think it will work so well. This one looks much better at diffussing the light uniformly.

[@tihiandrew]

it gives a really soft light , keep in mind that is deeper than normal softboxes :D and the price is good also.

[@LProds]

Thanks a lot. I just ordered one!

[@tihiandrew]

great ! hope that you will enjoy it as i do

[@LProds]

is your bracket connection to the umbrella bowens mount loose? Mine doesn't fit perfectly, it doesn't come off, but it sure feels loose.

[@tihiandrew]

mine fits perfectly and is sturdy enough . that's the problem with this kind of products , quality controll sucks

[@priyanshupopli2869]

Sir 24×24 softbox is better or 80cm octabox please reply asap

[@Bran5d0n]

Hello! I bought this softbox but i dont know where I have to put a screw

[@computacioncero]

This was very helpful. Thank you!!

[@tihiandrew]

thank you :D glad that was helpful :D

[@tihiandrew]

i use both for the type of photography that i do , but a lot more the 95cm :) (headshot and portrait ) the 95cm rimelite speedbox it's lighter and you can set it up even faster than these godox , but also more expensive , still for the price/features godox 80cm is unbeatable

[@TyeeCostaRica]

Very nice job from start to finish. I have a Selens 36 inch 16 Rods Octagon Parabolic Softbox which is a lot harder to set up and when you finish it has to be totally disassembled . I am looking for details on the adjustable connection that you made to the reflector holder bar to the light stand in your video at 7:59. I have been looking for a solution to this connection for a long time. Can you reply with a part number and brand for what you used? I live in Costa Rica and there are very few places that have any photo equipment so your help on where I can get it on the Internet would be great. Many thanks and, again, you did a very nice job and especially the photo shoot. Your little female model was terrific as were all of the photos.

[@tihiandrew]

+Costa Rica Bob hey , thanks for your kind comment i use the Proxistar reflector holder , i live in germany , i do not recomment some cheap chinese reflector holder , another good one is the impact reflector holder , you can look also for walimex holder. hope that helps

[@TyeeCostaRica]

I got the Impact holder from Amazon & I'm happy with it now after making a few modifications. I saw you got a 360 light. I have a couple of them and I wonder when you will put a video up about your experience wuth the 360ws?

[@tihiandrew]

Costa Rica Bob Glad that helped :) Godox AD360 is already well known with lots of happy users .

[@tomaskasparoff]

Isn't umbrella holder before bowens (pole with three legs ) causing/changing pattern in light? Thanks you

[@tihiandrew]

there is no problem at all .with both diffusers there is no light pattern change

[@tomaskasparoff]

@@tihiandrew Thanks you, did you mean that without all or with one diffusion layer it is visible?

[@tihiandrew]

@@tomaskasparoff there is no visible influence in the light with one or 2 difussers . without ay difusser you will get a harsh light

[@tomaskasparoff]

@@tihiandrew Thanks you

[@joennick1]

Thanks for the video, can you put it away with the diffusers still attached?

[@tihiandrew]

joe nick kind of , you need to unzip at least a side of the diffusers in order to fold it , it's like an umbrella.

[@joennick1]

Tihi Andrew thanks. Are you still using it? Has it help up well or are you on to something else?

[@tihiandrew]

joe nick i use now smdv 90cm . Pretty much the same as this softbox

[@tihiandrew]

it loved it , the smdv it is just a bit lighter and faster to mount , that's the reason i switch , but for the price is one of the best you can get with this quality of light

[@Birchblaze]

Yikes! $300usd for the 90cm smdv!! You could buy, like 4 of these for that price!...and no grid included. Thx for the video, btw!

[@treasureislandofworld]

Amazing !

[@aljafari2364]

Is this setup( one speedlight and an 80cm softbox) good enough for a sunny day at the beach?

[@tihiandrew]

i'm afraid it is not enough . for evenings on the beach will work well but for sunny days you will need at least godox ad360 or even better godox ad600

[@ImWhoIam123]

amazing!!

[@theshopper6902]

Can we mount godox sl 60w light at the back? Is it bowens mount?

[@edalgo]

Really pro fotos! Could you tell about more light? - you manage it perfectly!

[@MrJoangles]

Thank you man, great video! Now I gonna try. Regards Janne

[@jtes1442]

Very good video and demo!

[@tihiandrew]

thank you

[@senaritradutta]

Hi i think SB-UE model having one 120 cm octabox also ?so which one will be good with Ad360 80cm or 120 cm

[@tihiandrew]

senaritra dutta hello, the ad360 will work better with the 80cm . I have both using with ad360 but i use the 80cm more often .

[@senaritradutta]

I ordered the 120 cm :( :( is it the light quality is not better ?

[@michaelobeng1821]

What camera, lens and settings did you use for the male portraits? Thanks

[@tihiandrew]

Canon 6D - 70-200mm f2.8 VC from tamron . settings i don't remmeber . i almost always shoot f3.2 and 170mm/200mm and HSS activated

[@michaelobeng1821]

Tihi Andrew thanks for the response

[@debarghabhattacharya6149]

This was useful. Thanks.

[@rudrachavan6169]

Is it good for continuous light from SL60w?

[@walkie1985]

helped a ton! Thank you

[@บุญฉัตรทิติ]

Wonderfull

[@arsulaksono881]

Which one is better compared to reflective umbrella one ?

[@tihiandrew]

Om Arsu you will get better light quality with this softbox

[@nyc3408]

Which Bracket Goes with it can u answer?

[@ibrahimrammal6434]

The most annoying and stressful octabox I ever had to deal with. WHAT DID THE DESIGNERS THINK ABOUT WHEN THEY MADE THIS ASSEMBLY MECHANISM?????

[@kathyrothwell7867]

I’m watching my husband put mine together right now after I lost all patience. An absolute nightmare to assemble

[@syekbe]

08:00 Tihi, is that a Bowen S Mount with a speedlight?

[@tihiandrew]

Sy Eckbe yes . Bowens S mount bracket with godox speedlite

[@clarencenewby716]

So one Godox ad200 will not work in this application?

[@kushalbhowmick29121988]

Does it come with a grid?

[@davidcalvacce3115]

VERY NICE ,THANK YOU,MY FRIEND

[@joennick1]

To confirm....the carry case doesn't have a strap to carry over the shoulder?

[@tihiandrew]

nope , doesn't have a strap :D

[@fredmfp]

Hello there, Am I the only one who is surprised that the support of the ribs is just front of the flash ???

[@SaintEarnAlbertLim]

Hi, what's the difference between this SB-UE vs SB-FW?

[@tihiandrew]

I do not own the Sb-fw , i cannot tell

[@TheVMPRO]

Thanks

[@HungNguyen-yg6dq]

Hi! Can you please tell me the spec of light stand you uses in this video?

[@tihiandrew]

i use a generic(no branded) 220cm lightstand . i recommend the walimex 256cm , they are a bit more solid .

[@aniketrana3648]

can it fit godox sl100w light ? please let me know

[@janeznovak1929]

Is this flash a Godox TT600?

[@TheIndianFankaarShowTalkStyle]

where are you from?

[@photographer123]

very good!

[@sv2015]

Thank you! :)

[@ahmedanghabo9922]

Can i use it for videos??

[@Tezuka-gs8eb]

Let me know, this is for only speed lights?

[@tihiandrew]

it has bowens mount , everything with bowens mount !

[@by.aarxn1]

Someone know if this can be used with the godox sl150w?

[@AsmrPatient-em3yp]

Can I use the digibee strobes with godox octaboxes?

[@tihiandrew]

If the mount is bowens will work .

[@AsmrPatient-em3yp]

Thanks for the response

[@michik8102]

Danke aus Deutschland

[@charlieruiz584]

Very Ver Nice! :)

[@eduardoferrer4969]

can be used with 2 speedlights?

[@tihiandrew]

you can use it with strobe that uses Bowens S mount , and i think you can use 2xAD200 godox speedlights

[@markharris5771]

Tihi Andrew For more than one speedlight you’re better off with the speedlight specific octaboxes, I have both this softbox for single speedlight or mono and a Graphy for multiple speedlights. You can get a multiple speedlight holder that goes into the Godox Bowen S adapter but that means you are left with a hole at the back of your softbox which impacts on your ambient light.

[@stuart8551]

Does anyone know the depth measurement for this octabox from the speedring to the front edge? Thanks

[@tihiandrew]

it's 47cm deep

[@stuart8551]

That was a fast reply! Thank you very much for your help.

[@tihiandrew]

you are welcome , total depth is 53cm from the ring to the diffuser

[@stuart8551]

Thank you. I've been searching the internet for ages trying to find this out, I think they should give this information in the product description.

[@bryllupsfotofilm]

Could be possible to order a broncolor mouth for this unit?

[@tihiandrew]

Eduardo Cortes i don't think so . Only comes with bowens s type bracket .

[@alexbianco7284]

Please, What is the reference of your flash? thank you very much

[@tihiandrew]

in the video i used godox ving 850

[@aperturetrail]

What did you mean by, now one in godox natural light?

[@tihiandrew]

just joke , normal natural light

[@mickspawn]

at 7:58 which light is on the left?

[@tihiandrew]

hello , that another godox flash , the tt600 i think with fstoppers flashdisc :D

[@sujithsugathan6273]

Thank you for the video demo!

[@saramansari830]

man In the last look like Saif Ali Khan Lite 🤣

[@jazmina4054]

What was that thing by his chest??

[@tihiandrew]

in my chest ?

[@jazmina4054]

Tihi Andrew hello! And at 9:17 what is in front of you there? What is that for and what is it called? Thank you

[@tihiandrew]

@@jazmina4054 i have a great heart :D write me on facebook if you have any questions about photography :D

[@tihiandrew]

that was a reflector

[@walkie1985]

what's on the tripod in front of him?!

[@richarddsouza9010]

A reflector.

[@walkie1985]

@@richarddsouza9010 ahh, I see it now. thanks 👍

[@nyc3408]

I have Godox V1