Lastolite Joe McNally Ezybox Speed-Lite 2 Plus

£60/$79 www.manfrotto.com

This development of Lastolite’s Ezybox Speed-Lite 2 has been designed in conjunction with Nikon ace and N-Photo columnist Joe McNally, and features his preferred white interior for soft, even illumination. The 22x22cm outer diffuser has also been tweaked: it’s now recessed by 45mm to help control light spill. Thankfully the original pop-up design remains, with its ingenious mechanism that enables the softbox to fold flat in seconds. It’s just as easy to attach to your flashgun, with a silicone strap and twist-lock clamp combo ensuring a secure fit.

First impressions_

The price may seem steep for a compact softbox, but it’s justified by a carefully considered design that should make the Ezybox a pleasure to use.