11 Popular Light Modifiers Compared: Which One Is Right for You?
10 monthes ago - By Peta Pixel
Picking the right light modifier is often crucial to the success of the image. With hundreds of different modifiers to choose from, there is really nothing you can't do. However, a wide choice often ends up confusing or possibly scaring photographers.
With an overwhelming majority resorting to a softbox for all work, few explore the possibilities that different modifiers offer. For this article, I took 11 of the most popular light modifiers and compared them to each other.
Methodology
For this comparison, I metered each light so that it would give the same exposure at the end. I shot all...
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