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Softbox or Umbrella's

  • 12-02-2010 2:25pm
    #1
    AnCatDubh
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    Just wondering what are peoples thoughts on this choice and why?

    Both options with off camera flash/strobe rather than studio light - well could be argued that they both are simply external light sources but the concept here is one of a big mother of an industrial strength light as opposed to a smaller light source which will sit on a hot shoe attachment (eh, I think).



    (ps - i really need to read up on studio lighting. Can that be a topic for the share the knowledge pleeeeeeaaaassssssseeeeeeee......)


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  • #2
    swingking
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    I always use speedlites with umbrellas but that's my preference. Never tried the softbox option


  • #3
    oshead
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    Depends what you want to do with the light. If you'd like to spray the light everywhere then go with the umbrella. Good for group shots and full length portraits. I use the softbox when I'd like to control the light a little more. For instance, to keep the light on the subject and off the background. To really control the direction of the of light from a softbox you'd use a grid on the front. It makes a huge impact on how quickly the light falls off.


  • #4
    CabanSail
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    AnCatDubh wrote: »
    (ps - i really need to read up on studio lighting. Can that be a topic for the share the knowledge pleeeeeeaaaassssssseeeeeeee......)

    Something worth looking at. Maybe we can have a couple of sessions in the Studio after the talks are over. The studio size is an issue & would be limited to 10 per session. Would also need someone to be a Model.


  • #5
    Borderfox
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    I have softboxes on my D-lite set but for speed I would prefer umbrellas just cause they are handier to put up. Light from the softboxes is really nice though.


  • #6
    CabanSail
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    In the Studio a set up I use a bit is to use a large Soft Box as the main light & an Umbrella as a Fill Light.

    The Soft Box does give a very pleasant diffused light & the catch lights in the eyes are nice.

    The Umbrella can be lifted up to the near the ceiling in a reflector configuration. This gives a nice even fill over a large area.


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  • #7
    ThOnda
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    The purpose if both is to create larger illuminating surface closer to the subject. So the choice is based on money and portability.
    I love softoxes in the studio, but not having big strobes, I have an umbrella for a flash gun - smaller, easier to handle, lighter stand and much easier to transport and prepare.


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