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Old 05-31-2007   #17 (permalink)
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Default Re: umbrella vs. softbox

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Originally Posted by gzamira View Post
Does shooting through a translucent umbrella give you the same effect as a soft box?
The effect will be pretty much identical as shooting thru an octagonal softbox, like a Wescott Halo, although it won't be as efficient. But it's different than a rectangular softbox because it's not as directional.

However if you don't want to spend the money on a softbox, I believe it's the next best thing. The downside is that you need more power because so much light is lost.
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