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04/09/2008 03:31:41 PM · #1 |
I'm looking to get something for outdoor photography to experiment with diffusing light and reflecting light?
Any recommendations?
Is there any disadvantage to get the 5 in 1 style? |
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04/09/2008 03:39:41 PM · #2 |
disadvantage is they're a complete bastard to fold back up again! Otherwise, they're brilliant for the money.
My 43" once was a whole £12 with p&p.
If you're thinking about getting one, do so. They come in rather handy.
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04/09/2008 03:47:11 PM · #3 |
| I am looking for a good handheld diffuser online. If someone knows a good place that delivers to the states I would be forever grateful :) |
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04/09/2008 03:53:12 PM · #4 |
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04/09/2008 03:54:24 PM · #5 |
diffusing flash or sunlight?
Flash= onmibounce, or a Gary Fong thing
sunlight= wax paper, tissue paper, a sheet of white muslin stretched onto a frame, or the middle section from a 5 in 1 reflector.
source= ebay, B&H, adorama, hardware stores, home depot, craft stores, Walmart... a whole bunch of other places.
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04/09/2008 03:57:41 PM · #6 |
Tez, I would like something that I can hold outside when I do shoots in the sun. I have a reflector just need a diffuser for that harsh light
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04/09/2008 04:56:50 PM · #7 |
I bought this reflector
52" westcott reflector
and have been very happy. it is a 4in1 so it has the gold / silver / white and diffuser.
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04/10/2008 08:54:56 AM · #8 |
Thanks!
Thats the info I was looking for. I figured the 5 in 1 might be a bit of a pain, but for cost effectiveness probably worth it.
Now I'll just have to figure out which size to get! |
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04/10/2008 09:16:14 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by tpbremer:
Thanks!
Thats the info I was looking for. I figured the 5 in 1 might be a bit of a pain, but for cost effectiveness probably worth it.
Now I'll just have to figure out which size to get! |
You want one about 3 times the size of whatever you think you want to light with it. That's a reasonable starting point.
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04/10/2008 09:19:07 AM · #10 |
Originally posted by Gordon:
You want one about 3 times the size of whatever you think you want to light with it. That's a reasonable starting point. |
ah nice!
I figure I'll just go big, cuz I really just plan on using it as an aid for outdoor portraits. I tend to like natural (i.e. budget) lighting! |
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