What is a camera diffuser?
Description: A diffuser is a semitranslucent material placed between a light source and a subject which scatters light beams to soften light. An example of a diffuser is a softbox which is placed around a strobe with diffusion material on its front face.
What are light diffusers used for?
Diffuser – This is a translucent or semi-transparent cover that spreads out or scatters light. Using a diffuser will control brightness and give off a soft light relative to the lamps being used. They are typically made of glass or plastic and are used on the bottom or sides of a light fixture.
What is a flash diffuser and should you buy one?
Flash diffusers are great for ensuring more natural lighting in photos. They remove the harsh white light from direct flash by spreading out and softening light from flashguns. However, there are dozens of models available, each offering unique features. Which should you go for?
What is the difference between a light and a diffuser?
Lighting diffusers soften the light, reducing the intensity of both the light and the shadows that light creates. With a diffuser, a light will create softer light, with more gradual transitions between lights and darks. A “naked” flash produces hard light with an abrupt transition between the light and dark areas.
Do I need a diffuser for my strobe?
A bare flash can be used to create drama and drown out the background light. But diffusers can help the strobe seamlessly blend with the rest of the scene for a more natural look. If you want to add a bit of light, contrast, fill light, or catchlights, then diffusers are essential accessories. Diffusers come in many types.
What is a bounce diffuser and how does it work?
Instead of shooting the strobe forward towards the subject, they “bounce” the light away from the scene. Bounce diffusers tend to lose more light than a sphere or softbox. But they can create nice soft light by bouncing off a much larger surface area. What if you only have a pop-up flash?