Flash Diffusers Don’t Work (at least not how you think they do)!

Originally posted on AdoramaTV on December 14, 2020.
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I’ve heard other photographers say that if you use one of those small, plastic diffusors on your flash, it will soften the light. I’ve tried it and haven’t noticed a difference. Am I using it wrong?

Ronald J.

Gear Mentioned in this episode

Stofen Omni-Bounce adorama.rfvk.net…
Flashpoint Flash Diffuser www.adorama.com…
Photek SoftLighter II 60″ White Umbrella www.adorama.com…
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR Body www.adorama.com…
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro www.adorama.com…
Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT Shoe Mount Flash www.adorama.com…
Canon Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT www.adorama.com…
Manfrotto 026 Swivel Umbrella Adapter www.adorama.com…
Manfrotto 1052BAC 93″ Air Cushioned Aluminum Compact Stand www.adorama.com…

Production equipment used to make this video

Canon EOS R Mirrorless Full Frame Digital Camera Body www.adorama.com…
Canon Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R www.adorama.com…
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Zoom Lens www.adorama.com…
Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 Black Aluminum Tripod with MVH502AH Pro Video Head www.adorama.com…
CLAR Illumi Max 500 High Power 5600K LED Light www.adorama.com…
Glow EZ Lock Octa Quick XL Softbox With Bowens Mount (48″) www.adorama.com…
Zoom H4n Pro Audio Recorder, Black www.adorama.com…

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