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Light Modifiers for Flashguns - part 2 of 1 2 3 4 5

by Tom Lee Published 01/06/2008

The first thing to say is that it's no substitute for professional studio equipment, so if you think you can use this stuff in a portrait room - forget it. You are working with small light sources and the results don't compare with a larger controlled lighting set-up. It is however, extremely portable and will suit the location portrait photographer or someone who makes house visits where space for large cumbersome equipment may not fit or be desirable. It can fit in your car, taking up no space at all and will always suffice in case of emergencies when battery power is king. This makes it ideal for the wedding photographer who already has a bag full of gear heavy enough to give them a hernia.

Time is always at a premium during a wedding shoot, so the second criterion is the speed of use. The snoot, diffuser dome and Softlite all attach to the flash unit using a velcro strap. Once the strap is tightened it grips the wide rubber band (provided) placed around the flash head and remains well fixed. The modifier will only become dislodged with rough handling.

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