Would you buy this for a inexpensive softbox for travel?

13 years 2 weeks ago #56558 by Bill Murphy
I'm traveling here next month and don't want to buy a expensive softbox and have it get destroyed or lost during my travels. This one is kind of inexpensive, hopefully it will work for what I need it for. I'm flying down to Hawaii to visit family and will be traveling to the various islands.

CowboyStudio Photo / Video 24" Large Speedlite Flash Softbox with L-Bracket, Shoe Mount & Carry Case
www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-Photo-Speedl...C0ZG2W/ref=pd_cp_e_0


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13 years 2 weeks ago #56701 by Stealthy Ninja
Depends how careful you are right?!
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13 years 2 weeks ago #56728 by photobod
looks ok to me and the price is good, go for it, if it turns out useless myou havent lost a fortune. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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13 years 1 week ago #61219 by Flash Steven
Tough call, personally I would just buy a nice one, chances are the nice one will take all the abuse you can give it.

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13 years 1 week ago #61327 by DestinDave
I've read a lot of good reviews about Cowboy Studio products on several different blogs.. Honestly, when you consider what a small softbox is (a few fabric panels sewn together), how expensive can one or should one really be?
If I needed one, I'd have no problem trying theirs but if you're still undecided - here's another option for you to check...

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