MagMod MagBox Review and behind the scenes shoot

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MagMod MagBox Review and behind the scenes shoot

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5 жыл бұрын

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In this video I unbox and use the new MagBox 24 Octa Softbox for the first time on a styled bridal portrait shoot on the beach.
I absolutely love MagMod products so I was really excited to use the MagBox on this shoot. I was using the Pro Kit, which includes a MagShoe, MagRing, gels, two diffusers and a really cool bag to store it all in.
As well as giving my first impressions on the MagBox I also show you behind the scenes on the bridal shoot and explain how I took some of my favourite photographs.
For more information on the MagBox, please visit MagMod's website: magnetmod.com/
All photographs on this shoot were taken on my Sony A9 mirrorless camera, with my 35mm and 85mm lenses. I used a Godox AD200 with the MagBox to give me even more power to overpower the natural light.
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@MagnetMod 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Neil! Those are gorgeous images. 😁

@NeilRedfern 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! :-)

@vidaamericana360 4 жыл бұрын

Picture are amazing, no great is the mag mod modifier, just the magmod is not that cheap! I want to get one! but Jesus Christ! Very expensive Guys! And I have all your gears.. all mod gears! but htis one guys is too much!

@stingom7152 5 жыл бұрын

It's getting addictive following your video tutorial Neil! Thanks once again for sharing. Brilliant images as usual! I am glad to have come your channel as learning loads!

@NeilRedfern 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Simon!

@stellaq3306 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful shots & anything with magnetic design... I’m in! 👍

@patthompson1253 4 жыл бұрын

I have watched a lot of videos on photography and by far these are the best for creative portraits! Thanks Neil.

@NeilRedfern 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Pat, that is very kind of you

@AvisBoone 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, information and explanations. Really great. Thanks Neil!!

@NeilRedfern 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Avis!

@okiepita50t-town28 5 жыл бұрын

Really nice shots especially the last few on the beach. Mag Mod is very innovative and easy to use. You can tell they give their products a lot of thought design-wise.

@MagnetMod 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment!

@richardmendoza4389 4 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous photos. Especially liked the secondary speedlight on the foreground wildflowers as a framing device. Great review all the way around.

@NeilRedfern 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Richard!

@grosado 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful pictures Neil, thanks for sharing!!!

@NeilRedfern 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Gary!

@Dustinrhoades 4 жыл бұрын

Really like the shots. Thanks for sharing your work.

@NeilRedfern 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@TheBiggervern 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Neil. Thar was a really helpful video.

@95Ldunc 5 жыл бұрын

Neil: Crazy! I love the soft light and the composition. You killed it with that sunset background, soft light and reflection in the water. As a wedding photographer time is crucial.....I have sacrifice time over quality in the past because I. Don’t like the look of ambient light images (especially when a client is paying me thousands). I want them to get the look and style that they saw on my website, so I always carry both 28 inch parapop soft boxes. They’re still not as fast as the mag box because I have to mount my ad200s in the speed light bracket first. This Magmod is the answer to solving the problem of time over image quality. Very nice video, I’m going to order two.....

@NeilRedfern 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Alex, very kind of you 😊 from what you've said I think you would love the Magbox!

@andylane2573 5 жыл бұрын

Great video as always Neil 😎 Love my AD200 and just a V860 ii to go with it 😎

@jonbw12 5 жыл бұрын

That is the next thing on my to get list, as I seen this at the photography show in March and was very impressed by how simple it was to use. Youll have to do another video when your in a wedding situation as that would be great to see. Love the Magmod range.

@NeilRedfern 5 жыл бұрын

Yes it is an awesome bit of kit, as I say in the video mainly for the sheer ease of use

@MagnetMod 5 жыл бұрын

Jon, check out our channel for weddings with the MagBox.

@ramonredondo5516 Жыл бұрын

I love the way u show ur ideas super like it

@martin-steiner-photography 5 жыл бұрын

From the bottom of my heart - Thank you for your mentorship Neil. Despite the sad thing it´s just online. Your work is clever, I very much like the thinking behind your photography. Kind regards from a Czech colleague, going destination this year, aslo thanks to your part of guidance. Thank you ;)

@NeilRedfern 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Martin, that is very kind of you :-)

@martin-steiner-photography 5 жыл бұрын

@@NeilRedfern Well, I thank you Neil, you truly make a real impact. Just shot an Israeli ambassador´s wedding (such a nice people), England and New Zealand weddings ahead of me... Something I could have only dreamt about 2 years ago. Thank you for your wisdom and guidance. And mostly the realization the personal creative thinking is the key. Keep up the great work and only the best wishes :)

@marinearte9576 5 жыл бұрын

wooow loved it!!! you're awesome!!!! thanks a lot for share the way you work!!!

@NeilRedfern 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Marine!

@chikstarws 3 жыл бұрын

I really admire your haste and rushing against time to get your shots, regardless of modifier :-) Appreciate your honesty and like how you work the scene.

@NeilRedfern 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Chikara, I really appreciate that

@frankiealex11 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing work!!!

@NeilRedfern 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Franklin!

@famdeejay 4 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the MAgmod Ambassador announcement Neil. Well deserved!

@NeilRedfern 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jose! I am really honoured to have been asked :)

@KennethDillard 3 жыл бұрын

Just....wow!

@phonedrn8 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video and nice product

@ethancane 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent review.

@kingweddingmedia 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Neil, best part of a year on from this video I’d be interested in knowing if you still use this at weddings/portrait sessions or if you’ve gone back to just the speedlight with maybe some form of smaller diffusion? I did a portrait shoot the other day and found the wind to be too strong for the umbrella I had, and this bit of kit does really interest me, but my worry is I may find convenience and less fear of the wind ends up winning through over using the magbox - would appreciate your thoughts! Great shots as always! 👍

@ismailfirdaus269 3 жыл бұрын

Good job Neil!!

@MrDavidHobson 3 жыл бұрын

Neil, another amazing tutorial and stunning images as always. Can I ask what flash power you were using on the beach shots?

@mariopachon8631 5 жыл бұрын

AWESOME....

@NiniRockX 3 жыл бұрын

glamorous images 🙏🏻

@NeilRedfern 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@miteshgala5508 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this awesome video. May I ask you what speedlights do you use and what trigger is that?

@NeilRedfern 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Mitesh! I use Godox speedlights and a Flashpoint R2 Pro Mark II trigger - although the trigger in this video was the Godox XPro

@trevr10 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for an interesting and informative video. I looked at the UK price for the complete kit as you were using and it is around £550. I am currently using an SMDV 60cm which is just as fast to assemble and take down with inner and outer diffusers that can be folded with the softbox. However it can only take 1 speedlite or AD200/360. I use the now discontinued Godox bulb adapter which allows it to quickly slip over the bulb and lock it in place. What I would be interested in seeing tested is the MagBox with the MagBox Bowens speedring. This combination comes in at a much more affordable £250 and would allow me to use my AD-B2 with 2 tubes or of course any of the other Bowens fit heads. I wonder if this is something you would be trying in the future?

@MagnetMod 5 жыл бұрын

Give it a shot Trevor!

@astromotica 5 жыл бұрын

Hello sir, first of all love your work! Now my question. 😁 At the last pictures in the water did you change your wb?

@NeilRedfern 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Nick! No, I shot at the same white balance for the whole shoot, I just edited those two slightly differently in Photoshop to give them a different look

@rustinroy9911 4 жыл бұрын

Do you get hot spots using the frenel head instead of the flash head?

@do-or-die5822 5 жыл бұрын

It is having a very bulky bag.. How would u pack this during travel?

@martinquinn3795 5 жыл бұрын

Hi can you tell me what the flash trigger is, please .

@TheUrbanProject 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@jamesrichard6415 3 жыл бұрын

Great video 😊!

@NeilRedfern 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you James!

@simianinc 3 жыл бұрын

My issues with the Softbox Kit - 1) the case strap is too tight so it's hard to put over the shoulder, 2) the magnets for the diffusion material are quite weak, so it can be tricky putting on even when the wind is moderate,, 3) It's a little small for nice, soft light, but works well with dramatic images 4) It's hard to put the Godox V860-II S on the Magshoe, but that's probably the fault of the speedlight foot as I don't have the same problems with the Canon or m43 versions of the same speedlight.

@AmongstTheStarsUk 5 жыл бұрын

Love this. Good shots. With the high speed sync i know with canon i cant go above 1/250 but see that you were shooting above that. Is that because of the sony electronic shutter??

@etniesbgs 5 жыл бұрын

At first you need a hss able flash. At second you have to set hss on flash. Canon and Sony can flash with hss.

@NeilRedfern 5 жыл бұрын

Yep, you need to make sure that your transmitters allow you to use HSS. With my Nikon DSLRs I had to change a setting in the menus to allow HSS, I'm not sure if it's the same with Canon? If it doesn't work for you I would guess that your transmitters may be the issue

@marclabro 3 жыл бұрын

nice tuto. so, it seems you had enough power with only one ad200pro in HSS 1/8000sec ? this week-end i did shoot in my studio and was doisapointed of the modeling light of ad200pro through the softdiffuser. impossible to focus on eye with my d750. i needed to add "neon" ceiling lights. any trick to add a light in studio with a ad200pro (led panel ? walking led velcro on stand?...) ? already tried a ad400pro+S2 bowens adapter + magbox ? Another remark, I sweat big drops attaching the maggrip on ad200pro; it should be 2cm bigger, same reamrk for V1 round head but also for V860II. the maggrip seems more stronger than in old magmod tutos where they expanded a lot to cover the head.

@Bananaboogiebone 4 жыл бұрын

THE ST HELENS LASS WITH THE CLASS :)

@NeilRedfern 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, yes!

@danw.7483 4 жыл бұрын

Great job Neil....can I ask what kind of light stands you are using? Thanks mate!

@NeilRedfern 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dan! Yep, I use Manfrotto mini stands :)

@marclabro 4 жыл бұрын

hello, I ama new fan of magbox for godox V1 and one ad200pro. A few questions about magbox before purchasing it : - when only one ad200pro is used, isn't it too offset with respect to center of the parabol silver and fabrics (standard fabrics and focus one) ? - in a godox softbox umbrella, the V1/ad200pro is oriented to the silver parabol to reflect the power. in magbox the ad200pro comes from rear and is directly oriented to the fabrics without any direct reflexion on silver. is it normal ? - in most of softbox we have a beauty dish plate when we have a flash coming from rear so power is reflected to silver again. how does magbox silver coating is used in a magbox ? - isn't 60cm too small ? we often use a 85cm with a ad400pro (=2xad200pro) outdoor... - what is so special on focus fabrics ? better than a normal fabrics with a grid ? - isn't magbox light too harsh, even with focus diffuser ? - is magbox so quick install with respect to ez glow softbox with godox bowens adapter ?

@NeilRedfern 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Marc, thank you very much for your comment and questions! I think you have to remember though that I am a wedding photographer and not a studio photographer - and the Magbox is primarily aimed at wedding photographers. So for me the massive advantage which the Magbox offers is speed, because at a wedding that is vital. I can set it up in well under a minute and put it away just as quick. If it were any bigger it would be great for portability. I have only ever used one other softbox so I can't compare it to others. All I would say is that for wedding photography, if you want a softbox, the Magbox is fantastic. How well it compares to larger and softboxes with plates inside though, I don't know I'm afraid

@michaelscoots 5 жыл бұрын

I heard it's quality aside from the carrying bag which can start falling apart after a couple of uses.

@NeilRedfern 5 жыл бұрын

Time will tell for me on that one!

@robgrant7683 5 жыл бұрын

That’s incorrect. The carrying bag is ruggedly made but poorly designed, mainly the strap, which is horrible and can’t be adjusted.

@MagnetMod 5 жыл бұрын

We haven’t experienced that, but if for some reason anyone we’re to have an issue, we have an amazing support team that helps our customers.

@joselara4791 4 жыл бұрын

Did you have to buy everything separate????? Magnet for the Speedlight 🧐🤔🤔

@vasanthanvk8742 3 жыл бұрын

apritiate ur deed. Thanks sir.

@Dustinrhoades 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant

@ajstudiosinc 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Neil. Do you recommend focus diffuser or fabric and do you see a difference. I am AJ

@NeilRedfern 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I couldn't really say to be honest as I haven't really used the focus diffuser at all as yet, I have just been using the standard one.

@roberthutchinson7077 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing work Neil! I love the shots on the beach at the end, did you merge two images together to remove the stand and softbox from the image? Or any clone stamping to remove the stand? The stand looked really close in the BTS footage! I love your channel! Cheers

@NeilRedfern 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Robert! I actually just removed the stand using content aware fill in Photoshop, but really the best way to do it is to take two shots and merge as you described but as I was working so fast in the fading light I didn't have time. Luckily though, Photoshop did a really good job!

@roberthutchinson7077 4 жыл бұрын

Neil Redfern Amazing! Thanks for the reply, I’m going to try out some of these styles ASAP. Really inspiring work!

@NeilRedfern 4 жыл бұрын

@@roberthutchinson7077 My pleasure! Thank you again :-)

@suikhuathang6480 5 жыл бұрын

Thank .........for sharing.....................🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂👍👍👍👍👍

@timtog 5 жыл бұрын

Very interesting shoot Neil, as always great images. When using Light stands do you not place the leg on the stand towards the model (Bride)so if the wind blows and did catch it, it can't fall towards the model it will fall either side but not towards her. Keep up with more uploads Neil.

@NeilRedfern 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Tim! I must be honest and say that I haven't really ever thought about that. I don't think I would use a softbox on a stand if the wind was strong and I thought there was a chance it may blow over

@bradena.1194 5 жыл бұрын

That's a good eleventh hour safety tip. Thanks Tim. Cheers Hamish

@timtog 5 жыл бұрын

@@bradena.1194 Not a problem anything, to help. While studying photography 10 years ago the first thing we did in the studio was Health & safety and this was one of the first thing the tutor showed us, about pointing the leg of the flash tripod stand towards the model, you had lots of mains cable coming from studio heads that should be taped down and a possible tether lead, flash bulbs and metal reflectors on the studio heads. Maybe makeup artist,hairdresser, assistants all milling around and the chance of one of the light stands, knocked or caught and pushed towards the model, you don't want to have anything crashing onto his or her face scarring them and ruining their career. So with tripod leg pointing towards the model it can't fall that way. Same outside you don't know when a gust of wind could blow up and catch it so just in case have the the flash stand the same and even better have an assistant holding it. Wished I had learned more and be doing as well as Neil, but I think I have lost confidence in myself and guess I maynot be a people person.

@don06281 5 жыл бұрын

Has anyone mentioned that the Magshoe and the Magring DO NOT come with the Magbox. At least in the US, they are sold separately, and purchasing them with the Magbox almost DOUBLES the cost of the whole kit?

@MagnetMod 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Don, the most popular ways to buy them is the MagBox Starter Kit and the MagBox Pro Kit.

@firepill 3 жыл бұрын

The Magbox with the AD200PRO Fresnel head definitely has a noticeable hotspot. It's weird that there are no sample images of this on the internet. I've seen multiple reviews of the Magbox and they always talk about it like the shape of the softbox somehow removes the hotspot - total bs... If anyone is curious I can send them my test images that shows the nasty square shaped hotspot in the middle of the softbox

@tonyhaltmar5982 4 жыл бұрын

Every time that I receive a notification that you've put out a new video, I'm like a kid at Christmas time! Your videos have downright inspired me, to no end.. Thank you, for all of your efforts.. Can I use the MagMod with my Sony hot shoe flash? Also, what brand/kind of a transmitter can you recommend me, to transmit the signal from camera to the MagMod unit. As you can tell, I'm a novice. Heaven bless you, and all that you do..

@NeilRedfern 4 жыл бұрын

That is so lovely to hear, thank you Tony! Yes, you can use MagMod equipment with just about any speedlight. The MagMod modifiers themselves are not brand specific, they are just attachments which you place over the speedlights. I use the Flashpoint R2 ProII trigger, which is excellent for use with Sony cameras and Godox speedlights. Another popular trigger is the Godox XProS. I hope this helps? Please just ask if not!

@tonyhaltmar5982 4 жыл бұрын

@@NeilRedfern Thank you sincerely, for taking the time to answer my questions. You've cleared things up! I'll check these "units" out this afternoon. YOU'RE AWESOME. Take care, Neil! :)

@NeilRedfern 4 жыл бұрын

Not at all! Always happy to answer questions! If you do decide to buy one then you can use the code 'neilredfern' for some money off😊 please ask if you have any other questions!

@tonyhaltmar5982 4 жыл бұрын

@@NeilRedfern You've got a beautiful heart, my brother. And deserve ALL of the success that comes your way! Thank you so much for your help! ❤️

@aswin0909 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻, what was the power of flash??

@NeilRedfern 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I'm pretty sure the flash was on full power :)

@gtsphotography3354 3 жыл бұрын

what is the name brand and model of the light you are putting in that ?

@NeilRedfern 3 жыл бұрын

It is the Godox AD200

@goactivemedia 5 жыл бұрын

Nice photos but as far as the Mag Mod it is not better than any other modifier. Using the AD200 with the bare bulb and a Godox mini octa will do the same with more even light and fit over the bulb and cost less.

@DanBeecroftdrbphotography 4 жыл бұрын

Looks good but very expensive for a small softbox

@familyschaeffer8348 5 жыл бұрын

Neil my friend, another stellar video. Love the sunset image...I think any bride would kill for that shot. That MagBox better make its debut soon in a wedding! I saw someone thought this was a MagMod ad. I had to chuckle because I was thinking the opposite: "Why isn't this an ad?" I can see Trevor Daley asking you how you shot the wild flower and sunset images. Also, sounds like your subscribers are already purchasing it based on your video...too bad it wasn't an ad where you could offer a discount and make a spiff. Hope to get mine soon. Cheers! ps Did I hear you say that was the first time you shot with an AD200?

@MagnetMod 5 жыл бұрын

We agree, this is a great video. 😁

@familyschaeffer8348 5 жыл бұрын

@@MagnetMod I've told Neil and MagMod in the past that I think our friend Neil across the pond would be a great interview with Trevor. He's got some great images with MM products. Tell Trevor to keep up the great work...can't get enough of his 'How I Shot It' vids. And keep cranking out the great products, including the MagRing that accommodates the round heads I hope soon.

@ulrickteissier363 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Neil, do you still use the magbox? Or do you use sphere on the go? Thanks

@NeilRedfern 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ulrick, yes I do. I prefer the sphere if I have very limited time and I love how small the sphere is, but if I have the time to set up a portrait for best results, I use the MagBox.

@ulrickteissier363 4 жыл бұрын

Neil Redfern ok thanks Neil.

@vishweshwarkandalgaonkar3446 5 жыл бұрын

Nice

@manuelmoralessanchez7685 Жыл бұрын

😮 super 👌

@NeilRedfern Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@theweddingring8361 5 жыл бұрын

How much pries of MagBox?

@NeilRedfern 5 жыл бұрын

Please look on the MagMod website for prices

@tomaspland889 5 жыл бұрын

your Amazon UK link isn't working.

@NeilRedfern 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for letting me know Tom - I have just updated it :)

@BrittanyClow 5 жыл бұрын

Does the starter kit come with the stand or do you need to buy it separately?

@NeilRedfern 5 жыл бұрын

I don't think any of them come with a stand but I would check on their website 😊

@BrittanyClow 5 жыл бұрын

Can you attach the Mahmoud part to a regular stand??

@NeilRedfern 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Brittany, yes any light stand will work. The one I use in the video I have had for a few years now

@etniesbgs 5 жыл бұрын

Do you need the focusdiffuser?

@NeilRedfern 5 жыл бұрын

I haven't tried it yet, I only used the standard diffuser in this video

@etniesbgs 5 жыл бұрын

@@NeilRedfern okay. What a pity. I m not sure if the starter kit it's enough. The Pro kit is very expensive in Germany. 675 Dollar 😮 400 Dollar the starter kit.

@etniesbgs 5 жыл бұрын

@@NeilRedfern i watched the video again and it seems that you use the focusdiffuser at unpacking.

@NeilRedfern 5 жыл бұрын

@@etniesbgs Hi, yes you are correct, but I then swapped it for the standard diffuser before I started shooting as I wasn't sure what the focusdiffuser was actually for? Sadly yes, it is very expensive. I ordered mine when it was in the Kickstarter stage so it was a little bit cheaper.

@MagnetMod 5 жыл бұрын

Have you tried our International Dealers? They can help avoid the import taxes from our website. magnetmod.com/pages/map