Godox S-Bracket Bowens Mount and Umbrella Holder for Shoe Mount Flash

An optimized and patented product from GODOX, the Godox S-type speedlite bracket offers the following advantages: all-in-one, smaller size, portable design, no assembly/disassembly, and an easy mounting system. Quickly add Bowens lighting accessories to achieve creative lighting effects.

Useful Concepts:

Softboxes can control the shape and direction of light, making it softer and more even than an umbrella can, while also limiting its dispersion.

Softboxes also come in different shapes and sizes: the most common shape is rectangular, excellent for a natural, window-like effect. For softboxes, larger dimensions also offer a wider and more homogeneous illuminated area, but require more flash power. The necessary size is related to the subject: for a portrait, a shoe mount flash with a small softbox may be sufficient; for groups or larger subjects, a larger softbox will be necessary.

A general rule says that the size of the softbox should be approximately that of the subject: so for a portrait you can start from 40x60cm, a full-body portrait from 60-80x140cm upwards. For groups, it may be necessary to use multiple softboxes.

The choice of shape is also important, especially if working at close range to the subject, as the shape of the modifier can often be reflected in the subject's eyes - this is one of the reasons why the octagonal softbox is widely used in beauty shots, as in addition to providing soft and enveloping light, it creates a pleasing circular reflection.