Hi all,
I am a newbie. Like to know what is a flash diffuser? And what is the purpose of it? Is it the White color cap that is attach to the tip of the flash?
Thanks
The white cap is called an omnibounce. Mainly diffusers are to spread out the light more evenly and wider so that it would not appear as a harsh bright spot, similar to lights in a room.
Other diffusers available are WhaleTail, Lightsphere, bounce card and the 'sock'.
Hi, Thanks for your help. Then what is the use of a omnibounce?
what is the "sock"?
Hi, Thanks for your help. Then what is the use of a omnibounce?
Does that mean with Omnibounce, just shoot direct? No need to tilt 45 deg no more.
Does that mean with Omnibounce, just shoot direct? No need to tilt 45 deg no more.
i have a bounce card but i think the effect is not so nice.
I am thinking whether to get Demb, omnibounce, whaletail or lightsphere.
i'm using a lightsphere and i love it coz the lighting output is more natural and rounded
Can i say Lightsphere is better than omnibounce ?
which diffuser is better if it is used for outdoor modeling shoot?
In fact i have some concerns over buying of diffuser(s) because I will use my flash unit for these purposes:
1. indoor casual party
2. indoor with speaker on stage
3. banquet dinner (high ceiling)
4. outdoor model
5. product close-up
And on the other hand, i might consider buying another flash unit (SB900).
It's bigger and throw the light more evenly, but the size is not a good thing if you want to be in the background and not stand out.