Bare flash reflects light and creates harsh shadows, and a softbox is the fastest solution. In this Digitek Softbox Review, I cover the foldable softbox models Digitek offers in India, their use with a speedlight, and who should avoid them. This review is for beginners putting together the first home studio, not experienced professionals.
What You Get in the Box
All the DSBH 055, DSBH 065 kits come with the softbox, an S2-type bracket, two diffuser sheets, and a carry case. DSB 080 and DSB 095 larger models feature an octagonal shape, and a Bowens-mount is available for use with studio flashes and continuous lights. Be aware that the contents differ by model, check the listing when purchasing.
Build and Portability
The body of the nylon folds open like an umbrella, which is why it is so portable. An 80cm octagonal DSB 080 is around 300g, and the 95cm DSB 095 is around 350g, so a light stand can easily support either. Amazon India reader reviews summary positive on build quality and use, and mixed on portability with the folding body the main reason to purchase this Digitek Softbox Review.
Digitek Softbox Review: Light Quality
Thickness of the light, and spread. When both diffuser sheets are applied, one Amazon India customer with a Godox softbox said Digitek's double diffusion worked well and that the unit felt solid. Shadows on skin soften gradually, rather than with a harsh line from a bare flash. The image will be dimmer, as the two sheets weaken the flash by a second or more, requiring a smaller flash or closer position.
Setup in Minutes
- Correct the Fix the brackets to your light stand.
- Insert the speedlight into the flash holder of the bracket.
- Open the softbox as you would an umbrella until the ribs lock.
- Toss the front diffuser on, as well as the interior sheet, for those who prefer a little more softness.
- Before the stand gets taller, crank every knob.
Position it roughly a metre away from the subject, point it at about 45 degrees and slightly above eye level, and have the flash switched to manual at a low power.
Compatibility: What to Check
It's the most common issue. Per Amazon India's outline, customers are divided over which flashes the mount fit, and a customer noted the softbox was better suited to Digitek flashes. To be sure it fits, make sure your flash is snugly mounted in the bracket, and save the packaging for a potential return if it doesn't fit. Digitek offers a one-month testing warranty on its official store, so test within that timeframe.
Which Size Should You Pick?
- 55cm and 65cm: Head shots, small products, tight rooms.
- 80cm octagon: Mid-length portraits and a more rounded catchlight in the eyes.
- 95cm octagon: Bigger models, small groups, and a less intense light.
- Bowens style: Studio flashes and LED lighting fixtures that use the Bowens mount.
Digitek Softbox Review: Pros and Cons
Pros
- Folds compactly and very lightweight
- 2 diffusers for gentle light
- Multiple sizes and a Bowens option.
- comes with a bag in many kits.
Cons
- Bracket fit varying from flash to flash
- Two of the diffusers decrease the light output.
- Tests warranty reasonable short
- Lightweight stands may topple over if the knobs are not tightened.
Who Should Buy It
It's optimal for students, enthusiasts, small online retailers, and anyone doing home-studio portrait or product work. Photographers working on location weekly might favor a more durable package, while those using a tiny flash might consider second light for fill.
Conclusion
Read our Digitek Softbox Review here. This is a lightweight, portable modifier that can make a speedlight look a lot more attractive. Just check the bracket fit before you buy. At TechyAssist, our philosophy to lighting gear is similar: test it early, work out how it works and upgrade only when the gear is holding you back.
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