Light Kit
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It less one verses other as they are different tools for different jobs. Think more like a philips screwdriver and a flathead screwdriver. Similar devices different applications. A softbox gives a more defused light and umbrella is not as defused, and is a little more directional, it all depends on what you are trying to do. Give you simple example of what I mean. I was shooting Groups of award winners at CALED (California Economic Development) in Palm Springs. I used 2 umbrellas with my 2 Norman ML600Rs for this because I was shooting groups in a tight area. I needed to kick out more light and evenly light my group shots. If I had used my softboxes I would have needed more room and kicked up the power more to equal the depth of field of this shot.
For the glamour shot I used Two Norman ML600Rs with 36 inch octagonal softboxes and an AlienBees RingFlash with a 52 inch softbox. I did this for a nice soft glamour light this with some lotion to give a smooth skin appearance. Different tools for different jobs.