Is the inner diffuser removable? How many stops of light does this lose compared to bare flash?
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The inner diffuser is removable, but I feel the unit is well designed as is. I measured the output of my Nikon SB-700 fired in manual with a PocketWizard AC3 and Mini TT1 triggering the flash via a Flex TT5. I used a Sekonic L-358 to measure the output of the speed light without the SMDV Diffuser 60 and then again with the Diffuser 60. From a distance of about 9 feet, I got a reading of f/9, (ISO 200, 1/125 sec.) without the soft box, and f/8, (ISO 200, 1/125 sec.) with the flash attached to the soft box. This test was with the inner diffuser attached as shipped from the factory.
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Looking at Legio Aerium's blog posting, the difference appears to be about 2/3rd stop. The posting says that the meter reading was at the keyboard which seems to be slightly off axis. So, I wonder if that's explains the difference in the reading that Will observed ... which is 1 stop.Interesting posting with pictures here. http://www.legioaerium.com/blog/single-vs-double-diffusion-panels-whats-the-difference
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Inner diffuser is NOT removable. Not sure how many stops of light it decreases.
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Yes the light can be turned off, the Diffuser has a AutoSafe feature in that it shuts off the diffuser when there's no water (the indicator light will stay on, but the diffusing will stop) See more: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDTT1TXuBpE
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I'm afraid I am unfamiliar with the specific model you are referring to. I have the BF-160 Flashpoint studio strobe and it fits perfictly. It did come with a vinyl diffuser cover.
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I don't know of any flash issues, I have a white case though and it doesn't really seem to affect the flash? Then again, I don't take too many indoor/night photos so I may not have noticed. I'm sorry I couldn't be more help :(
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Yes it is. You will need to order a flash diffuser because the strobe does not come with a diffuser.It also comes with a case and a float strap.
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The diffuser is the insert that covers the opening over the camera flash LED. Its purpose is to spread out the light so it covers a greater area with a more evenly distributed beam than would be achieved with the bare LED. This item is for iphone 4S, not 4. There are other similar items available for iphone 4.
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I did a quick test using my Canon 430exII on a white wall. IMHO, lost light is about 2/3 - 1 stop of light, which is easy to correct. More importantly, the historgram had a better curve with the softbox.
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No...but there it accommodates most external flash (speedlite) units. Works very well...produces great diffused light.
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Yes,you can. I can only use the smaller diffuser. The flash body itself it stationary but the flash head pivots up towards the ceiling.
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The barrier between the flash and camera keeps reflection down. The trade off is having a flash that is more focused or beam like and sometimes a strange glow but nothing that is too much for my uses. I've had no issues at all with a difference in signal.
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It has a dim continuous light, more for focusing. Separate bulb from flash. also on a separate switch. Hope this helps.
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Yes it is a flash unit and thus far, it has worked flawless for me...I have not had wash outs or insufficient light
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It is silent, it don't have built in flash though, you would have to use your existing lighting
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Any flash Diffuser is mainly intended to be used for indoor shooting.However, sometimes you may use it for direct outdoor shooting.At the very end, it will depend on how far/close is/are the subject(s) to be shot.Don't forget to get a better answer from your own shooting experience!
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The Fotodiox 8" Octogon diffuser adds a larger light source than most snap on diffusers. This softens the light from your portable flash. I use these in situations where I need a light weight and very mobile light source especially when my flash is close to subjects in crowded rooms.
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I'm not near mine to measure, but the front diffusers are about 24"x30". They're deeper (proportionately) than shown... maybe 20-24". I can't use one of them as a hair light for a standing person in a room with 8' ceilings, for instance. (I use a 600-LED panel for a hair light.) With a softbox, you have soft, yet directional light (unlike an umbrella, whether shoot-through or bounce). Much more controllable.
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There is no diffuser. They pendants only have the metal shade covering the bulbs. There's no additional coverage underneath.