What is a flash diffuser good for?
It’s used to soften or spread the harsh, concentrated light that bursts out of the flash, creating a more even and flattering light on the subject. It also helps remove heavy shadows created by the harshness of the strong lighting.
What is a bounce card for flash?
The bounce card is reversible – the white side offers a neutral rendition of color and a soft quality of light, making it ideal for a main or fill light. The silver side produces snappier contrast, a cooler color rendition, and an increase in the flash’s working distance.
What is the best flash diffuser for outdoor photography?
7 Best Flash Diffusers for Club Photography
- Gary Fong Lightsphere.
- Gary Fong Lightsphere.
- Flash Diffuser Light Softbox 6×5”
- Neewer Camera Flash Bounce Light Hard Diffuser.
- Pangshi Flash Diffuser Reflector.
- Fotasy Soft Universal Cloth Flash Bounce Diffuser Cap.
- Rogue Photographic Design.
Which flash diffuser is best?
Altura Photo’s Softbox Diffuser is the top-selling light modifier for shoe mount flashes. Its high-quality diffusion material and reflective silver interior lining produce a soft evenly spread light that minimizes harsh shadows.
Why would you want to diffuse your lights or flash when photographing?
To soften the light and make it less harsh, we want to diffuse it in some way. To best illustrate light diffusion, go outside on a bright sunny day and observe your shadow. You’ll notice that it’s dark in color and has a sharp edge.
When should I use bounce flash?
When do I bounce my flash? Indoors when there is ceiling or wall, preferably a white wall so there is no colour cast in the light, or outdoors if there is a surface nearby to bounce off.
Which is better a diffuser or a bounce card?
In my opinion, bounce is preferable when there’s a good surface to bounce enough light off of. But, when that is not the case (like shooting outside or with really high ceilings or black ceilings), the diffuser is the best choice. The whole idea here is to make the size of your light source as large as possible.
Which is better white card or flash diffuser?
Bouncing off a large surface (like a ceiling) gives you a very large source. Using the diffuser (or any kind of softbox) gives you the next largest source. Using the white card (when you don’t have any significant bounce off a ceiling happening) may still be better than direct flash, but won’t be as large as the diffuser.
What’s the difference between a diffuser and a humidifier?
These are called ultrasonic diffusers. Therefore technically, ultrasonic diffusers and ultrasonic humidifiers are essentially the exact same device, a humidifier becoming a diffuser if you add your favourite essential oil to the water reservoir. So basically, an ultrasonic diffuser = a humidifier with essential oils
Can you turn down the flash on a bounce card?
Sometimes, the light from the bounce card wont be enough, but the light through the diffuser is too much, so then you turn down the power on the flash (if it can be turned down).. If it cant be turned down (it may already be at minimum) then you need a “better” diffuser (more opaque).