Rating of the best photo boxes and light cubes for photography in 2020

With the advent of a large number of online stores, the percentage of those who prefer to shop only there has grown. But how to present a thing to a buyer from a photograph so that he “falls in love” with it and wants to buy it? The photo must be of high quality. Light cubes and photo boxes will instantly turn any room into a photo studio with minimal costs, and provide a good result.

What are photo boxes and light cubes

Before studying the rating, it is worth clarifying that a lightcube is a cube-shaped frame, often made of metal tubes, on all sides of which a material that scatters light is stretched. It turns out something like a tent, with holes on the side and top, for photographic equipment. Its back wall acts as a photophone.

Now I want to know what a photobox is, and what are their fundamental differences. It turns out that nothing. They are one and the same item. It is used in the same way, it just has several names that have firmly taken root in the professional terminology of photographers.

Why do you need photo boxes

The first thing that 95% of consumers pay attention to is the appearance of the product. In a regular store, the buyer has the opportunity to touch, twist and try on a thing, visually assessing.

In the case of an online store, the situation is complicated. Does a customer want to buy a product if it looks unattractive? But on the Internet you will have to evaluate it by photography. And if the photo is of poor quality? The client will close the page and leave.

According to statistics, the average time to keep a user on the site is 3-5 seconds. During this time, there is an initial assessment of the content on the page, especially its visual component.

3-5 seconds to stay on the page or move on. Five seconds to get the person interested. In such a short interval, he will not have time to physically cover the entire text, but it is easy to evaluate the image. This means that the task of the person responsible for the subject shooting is to make such photos so that the client simply cannot leave. Ideally, I could not leave without a purchase.

But what if you need to create a catalog of goods, but there is no opportunity to master complex techniques and delve into the intricacies of the art of photography? Photobox will help out, or as it is also called - lightcube.

So in a short time it will be possible to shoot good content, with a completely acceptable level of lighting and quality, even for beginners who are taking their first steps in the profession of a photographer.

Rating of the best photo boxes and light cubes

Now that we already have an idea of ​​what kind of "beast" this photobox is, let's turn to the rating of the best manufacturers in 2020 and find out how to choose a quality assistant for photos.

10th place - Falcon Eyes LFPB-2 folding photobox

With this photo box, you don't have to worry about glossy items appearing unsightly. The quality of the finished photos is excellent, there are no highlights, as well as unnecessary glare. Suitable for photographing equipment, clothing, souvenirs especially well.

It is convenient to carry with you, due to its low weight and a special case for transportation.

The set comes with several interchangeable photographic backgrounds in black, white, red and blue colors.
Size: 60 cm.

You can purchase it at a price of 2240 rubles.

• A set of additional backgrounds;
• Easy;
• Convenient to take with you.

• Soiled white background.

9th place - Photobox Falcon Eyes PBF-40AB

Great for photographing small items for a catalog. Subject photography of gadgets, accessories, small electronics works well. Equipped with LED lighting that can shape any shadow and turn the light to the desired level. The illumination is soft and uniform due to the scattering matte fabric on the polymer walls.

Bag - carrying is very comfortable. During transportation, nothing is jammed. Folds do not remain, and if the cube has been folded for a long time and creases remain, they can be easily smoothed with an iron without effort.

Four interchangeable backgrounds are included: red, blue, white and black.

Size: 40 cm.

You can purchase it at a cost of 1390 rubles.

• There is a backlight;
• Changeable backgrounds;
• Low weight;
• For small items.

• The white background is very easily soiled.

8th place - Photobox Lumifor LLS 80

The large size of this photo box will allow you to shoot high-quality even household appliances. It folds perfectly and can withstand transportation.

The set includes four velvet backgrounds that look great in the photo, do not glare or glare. The catalog with the positions of several types of household appliances was successfully filmed using lls Lumifor, the photos turned out to be clear and of high quality.

The velvety coating of backgrounds does not leave streaks in the picture. Looks sleek and minimalistic.

It will be very quick to disassemble and assemble, it will work well for outdoor subject photography.

There is a special shutter valve that is attached to the front wall and prevents the photographer from being reflected in the frames. This is very convenient, because to do a large-scale photo session and then discover that you have to redo everything, because the photographer is reflected on the vase - a completely unhappy prospect.

Size: 80 centimeters.

You can buy at a price of 3590 rubles.

• Velvet backgrounds included;
• Big size;
• Suitable for bulky objects;
• Easy.

• The backgrounds are crumpled.

7th place - Godox photobox DF01

An excellent solution for shooting large objects. The size of 120 centimeters will allow you to shoot both interior items and equipment, getting a good result. If you are wondering if it is possible to remove the chairs, and whether they will look no worse than in reality - yes, you can. They will look even better.

Even, soft lighting will improve the quality of your shots, and if you place it on the sides of the lamp, the color balance will be smoother.

Despite its large size, Godox “travels” well in a case, so an on-site photo session is possible.

Velvety backgrounds included, as expected. The colors are contrasting, and each one looks so good and solid that it is difficult to give preference to only one of them.

You can buy at a price of 2,190 rubles.

• Changeable backgrounds;
• Big size;
• A light weight;
• Lasting.

• The light background gets dirty quickly.

6th place - Photobox Lumifor LLS 60

For beginners practicing subject and macro photography, opt for this foldable model. The size of 60 centimeters is suitable for photo accessories, shoes and other not too massive items.

This model was used to shoot for a catalog of handmade soft toys. Each plush hero of the photo shoot turned out to be bright, with natural colors, and soft diffused light.

The fairly strong frame instills confidence in a quality build.The included photo backgrounds will help to avoid monotony and color the final images.

A convenient bag will allow you not to refuse photo sessions due to the lack of transportability of the equipment.

You can buy at a cost of 2450 rubles.

• The size;
• Material;
• Conveniently folds;
• You can change backgrounds;
• Convenient cover.

• Creases after long storage when folded.

5th place - photobox Fujimi FJLB 40

Soft light without unnecessary shadows and glare is now possible even for a novice photographer. A size of 40 centimeters is enough for photos of most products. The feature of fluorescent lighting will provide a good shot even of a subject with a shiny coating.

The model is popular with food photographers. Food - photography is the art of photographing food in such a way that one wants to eat it immediately. In addition to professional equipment and miracles in the processing of finished photographs, a lot of work is worth filming food with the right background and with the right light. With Fujimi Fjlb, problems with background and light are solved at the same time.

The photographic backgrounds from the kit are covered with a special compound, and they wrinkle several times less than similar backgrounds without special processing.

Even a person who is poorly familiar with the intricacies of photography will be able to shoot a "subject" for an Internet catalog with such an assistant.

You can purchase it at a price of 1500 rubles.

• Inexpensive model;
• Surface coating of backgrounds;
• Soft light.

• Difficulty folding.

4th place - Lightcube FST LT80

A well-made model with comfortable valves and a flexible frame will serve for the benefit of subject shooting for a long time. The walls are made of double polyester, providing the same diffused light that cannot be achieved without special devices. The size of 80 centimeters will help you to remove not only gadgets for an online store, but also other types of equipment and electronics. Everything will look professional and beautiful.

This cube was used to photograph laptops and tablets for an online store. The devices were shot at a high level, with sharp edges and details. When fresh photos were added to the site, sales increased by 10%.

The model can be purchased at a price of 2280 rubles.

• Lasting;
• Flexible;
• Large size;
• The backgrounds are easy to change.

• Assembly difficulties.

3rd place - Lightcube Godox LSD40

The peculiarity of this model lies in the built-in LED-backlight, for which two LED lamps are responsible. The size is small, only 40 centimeters, but thanks to the built-in lighting, there is no need to carry additional lighting items with you. Shooting is carried out both from the top of the cube and from the side, there are convenient windows for this.

This cube was used to photograph tableware and ceramics for an online store. The crystal glittered with fine facets, and was indistinguishable from the ice sculpture. The ceramics were shot against a blue background and the dishes were snow-white.

You can carry it with the included bag, it is very comfortable.

The model can be purchased at a price of 4590 rubles.

• Led backlight;
• Strength;
• Convenient carry bag;
• Body material.

• Cost.

2nd place - Light cube Lastolite Cubelite 90 cm

The silver medalist of our rating ensures the complete absence of shadows from the subject. Both macro photography and photos for the catalog will be at the highest level. Professional photographers will definitely appreciate the high quality, durability of body materials and a result that will justify the money spent. The back is removable with Velcro. The material of the lower half can also be removed and placed on any convenient surface.

This cube helped make beautiful photos for a handmade notebook store. Filmed against a black background, the metal parts of the notebooks sparkled brightly, and the cutting of the paper block contrasted with the background, which gave the product a better look.

The branded storage bag is equipped with a water-repellent coating, so if a thunderstorm hits during a photo shoot, there is nothing to be afraid of.

It can be quickly understood in a couple of minutes even by an inexperienced user.
When assembled, it takes up very little space.

Size: 90 centimeters.

You can purchase it at a cost of 11,900 rubles.

• Besteneva;
• Installation on any surface;
• The case does not allow water to pass through;
• Quickly assembled and disassembled;
• Convenient to use.

• Price.

1st place - Lightcube Lastolite Cubelite LLLR 1886

The winner of the rating is a model with the help of which anyone can feel like a fish in water in photography, and can easily increase sales of goods with the help of high-quality photos in online catalogs. For product photography, a size of 45 centimeters will do. Many photographers consider this to be optimal.

The cube was used to capture visual content for a book site. They photographed both old editions and new ones. The finished photographs turned out to be of very high quality - the old folios looked noble, the new ones shone with fresh binding, and the copies in paperbacks looked no less solid.

The lower part of the cube is removable and can be placed on a table, stand or any suitable surface. The back wall is also removable, you can detach, change backgrounds and complete at your discretion. It is disassembled very quickly, which is especially important for those photographers who still cannot boast of speed in assembling equipment for a while.

The carrying case is sealed, very convenient, with the addition of rubber inserts and with protection against water. The light cube is also well washed, you should not be afraid to get dirty, all materials of the case can be easily cleaned.

It weighs less than a kilogram and is easy to carry.

The model can be purchased at a price of 7300 rubles.

• Body cover;
• Bag with moisture protection;
• Fast assembly;
• Robust frame;
• Easy to clean material;
• Takes up little space.

• Cost.

Specifications

All characteristics of the models considered in the rating are collected in a table for ease of comparison and to make the choice easier:

Characteristic	Falcon Eyes LFPB-2	Falcon Eyes PBF-40AB	Lumifor LLS 80	Godox DF01	Lumifor LLS 60
The size	60x60x60 centimeters	40x40x40 centimeters	80x80x80 centimeters	120x120x120 centimeters	60x60x60 centimeters
Backlight presence	is absent	not	is absent	not	is absent
Price	2240 rubles	1390 rubles	3590 rubles	2190 rubles	2450 rubles
Spare backgrounds	set 4 pcs	there are 4 pieces	4 spare backgrounds	four backgrounds	set 4 pcs
Bag - case	there is	present	there is	present	included

Characteristic	Fujimi FJLB 40	FST LT80	Godox LSD40	Lastolite Cubelite 90	Lastolite Cubelite LLLR 1886
The size	40x40x40 centimeters	80x80x80 centimeters	40x40x40 centimeters	90x90x90 centimeters	45x45x45 centimeters
Backlight presence	there is none	is absent	there is led - backlight	present	there is backlight
Price	1500 rubles	2280 rubles	4590 rubles	11 900 rubles	7 300 rubles
Spare backgrounds	four pieces	three backgrounds	included 4 pieces	four backgrounds	four pieces
Bag - case	there is	present	there is	water repellent	water repellent

Output

Among all the models reviewed, each of the photographers will surely find a faithful "helper" who will help to achieve high-quality images, the absence of highlights, shadows and glare, which can often ruin even the best photo.

If you need to photograph a large number of goods for an advertising catalog or make a professional subject photography, purchasing a light cube will be one of the prerequisites.

The rating presents models of different companies and an extended price range, so that each of the future buyers can choose an individual option for themselves.

You can buy the model you are interested in by contacting the website of the manufacturer, or by going to Yandex.market, where all the available offers are presented not only in your region, but also in all nearby ones. You can also compare prices, choose your favorite configuration, color and brand on this Internet resource.

Which model to give preference in the end is up to you. The main thing is to make the right choice.