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Accessories under £100
Lastolite Fabric Grid for Ezybox Hotshoe
• £65 • www.manfrotto.co.uk
This optional accessory is for Lastolite's 2462 Ezybox Hotshoe 54cm – a portable pop-up softbox that converts harsh directional light from a flashgun into a much softer diffused light that's perfect for portraits. The fabric grid comes in its own carry bag and secures easily to the front of the Ezybox by Velcro. Once attached, the fabric grid prevents light spillage and helps direct the light onto your subject more effectively. It's an extra that is worth considering by those who already own or are looking at the Lastolite 54x54cm Ezybox Hotshoe.
Lastolite Ezybox Speed-Lite 2
• £52 • www.manfrotto.co.uk
Small, lightweight and featuring a near-flat profile when folded down, the Manfrotto Ezybox Speed-Lite 2 is designed for photographers on the go. With a 22x22cm diffusion panel and a second diffusion layer, the softbox loses 2 stops of light but provides great diffusion as a result. As the mounting mechanism is universal, you can attach the Ezybox to practically any flashgun. You can also connect Lastolite Honeycomb Grids and a Gel Holder (both not included) to it.
Ultraslim A4 LED Lightbox
• £50 • www.hobbycraft.co.uk
If you'd like to experiment with your photography and try something different, shooting some backlit still-life set-ups on a lightbox can be good fun. Flowers and sliced fruit are classic still-life subjects that can create plenty of impact. Hobbycraft stocks Ultraslim LED lightboxes, which are easy to
