Soft box reflectors vs. umbrella reflectors
Dec 1, 2012 08:02:16 #
Can anyone help me with the pros and cons of softbox vs umbrella reflectors for indoor photography or is one superior to the other? I am just looking to do small indoor shoots, portriat and pin-up type photos with limited ceiling hieght and limited floor space. Any advice, insight and or opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Robert G
Thanks,
Robert G
Dec 1, 2012 08:20:19 #
Robert, I don't think one is superior to the other but they are different. Umbrellas and Softboxes modify the light coming from a light source and mostly they, "soften" the light. Umbrellas are certainly cheaper and that may be a deciding factor. Softboxes on the other hand give you greater control with light falloff and scatter.
Here's a short video that might be helpful.
http://layersmagazine.com/comparing-umbrellas-and-softboxes.html
Here's a short video that might be helpful.
http://layersmagazine.com/comparing-umbrellas-and-softboxes.html
Dec 1, 2012 08:59:32 #
Hello Frank, First I would like to thankyou for your quick responce to my post. The link that you shared with me was VERY informative, I guess I could say it was very enlightening, and I cant thankyou enough. :thumbup:
Respectfully,
Robert
Respectfully,
Robert
Dec 2, 2012 08:06:57 #
sirlensalot
Loc: Arizona
My best guess would be given the smaller space to work in, soft boxes would be most helpful, reflective umbrellas would be second choice, shoot-thru umbrellas third. Hard to say, as choices can vary depending on style, subject, number of lights used, etc. Like it was explained to me, practice using all of the options will be the best teacher. Good luck.
Dec 2, 2012 13:30:33 #
We use both,but when travelling take a Brolly,more compact as we leave our Softbox assembled permannetly.Really it's a case of six of one and half a dozen of other...Cheers
Dec 2, 2012 14:28:19 #
photoman022
Loc: Manchester CT USA
Check out ebay for umbrella reflecting (or umbrella) soft boxes. I bought two of them and am crazy about the light they give off.
Dec 3, 2012 07:34:03 #
Dec 5, 2012 05:10:39 #
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