Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/02/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ken Wilcox wrote: > > The only way to "soften" the light is to have a larger light source. A > larger reflector will do it (that's why umbrellas work) or an "air pillow" > on the flash which in effect makes the light source larger. A bounce card > can do the same. > > Ken Wilcox > I my opinion having your light emanate from a white surface instead of being focused by a parabolic or whatever reflective surface only slightly softness the light but it does do so slightly at great expense of the efficiency of the light; it cuts it way back. mark