flash defuser vs UMBRELLAS

[xecuta]

i was just wondering when is it not to use the flash defuser? these are the ones that attached to the flashes. or should i just buy a umbrellas instead?
i hope that make since? :eek:

[Redal]

i was just wondering when is it not to use the flash defuser? these are the ones that attached to the flashes. or should i just buy a umbrellas instead?
i hope that make since? :eek:

It depends on the light you want, if you want harsh light use the flash defuser, if you want softer light use an umbrella.

[xecuta]

are there any different between a softbox and a umbrella?

[Haim]

www.strobist.com

^^ that;s your bible

[xecuta]

thank you!

[talan]

are there any different between a softbox and a umbrella?
Funny you ask, i was just researching the other day :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaebMg4oSeI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMQeBVCJzoE

[xecuta]

does size really matter with it comes to softbox?

[Redal]

does size really matter with it comes to softbox?

It depends on how close you can place it to the subject, and size of subject. And the effect you want to create.

Basically the smaller light source the harder shadows.
If you have a 1m x 1m softbox 1m from subject it gives softer shadows than the same softbox at 2m .

A lot of people starting out with softboxes place them to far away, once you learn about light you place it just out of frame, eg head and shoulders shot the light source is 2-3 feet from subject.

[talan]

does size really matter with it comes to softbox?
In general, the larger the softbox the softer the light (Y)

[talan]

Softbox vs. umbrella - Zack Arias (http://www.zarias.com/shoot-through-umbrella-vs-softbox/)

[Photoshack]

This kit is another possibility: http://www.photoshack.co.nz/afawcs0142140/CATID=31/ID=176/SID=435625537/productdetails.html