Lightboxes, Light Brackets, Diffusers & Umbrellas

Light Meters

A light meter is a device used to measure the amount of light. In photography, a light meter is often used to determine the proper exposure for a photograph. Typically a light meter will include a computer, either digital or analogue, which allows the photographer to determine which shutter speed and f-number should be selected for an optimum exposure, given a certain lighting situation and film speed.

Light meters are also used in the fields of cinematography and scenic design, in order to determine the optimum light level for a scene. They are used in the general field of lighting, where they can help to reduce the amount of waste light used in the home, light pollution outdoors, and plant growing to ensure proper light levels.

Lightboxes

In photography, a lightbox has several applications. One is a container with several lightbulbs and a pane of frosted glass on the top. It is used by photography professionals viewing translucent films, such as slides. This device was originally used to sort photographic plates with ease. It is also used by visual artists for photo-referencing.

Generally, a lightbox uses light similar to daylight (5,000˚–6,000˚ K), has uniform light strength on the glass pane, and has adequate light strength (in order to not strain the vision).

Diffusers

A flash diffuser enlarges and softens the light source. Soft diffused light reduces and eliminates the harsh shadows and bright highlights associated with a direct light source as the light bounces from reflective ceilings and walls and gives your photographs a soft, natural, and professional appearance.

Umbrellas

The umbrella is an economical lighting tool that is quick and easy to use. The typical uses of an umbrella are for portraits, although this is not the only use.

Because of the price and the ease of use, many shooters that need to set up and move a lot during a shoot like the convenience of the umbrella

Flash Brackets

If you Best Prices for the right type of flash bracket you can take the camera off real quick and put the bracket onto a light stand (less than one minute), put the camera on a tripod quick (less than one minute), pull another flash out of your pocket and just like that...a two flash system. Have someone hold a white reflector for fill and put the second flash high on a second stand and use as hair lighting. Unfold an 8x16 collapsible Muslin backdrop and lean it against the wall and you have a set up that comes close (no it is not equal to) a studio portrait set up. I have gotten good at this and can do the set up in less than five minutes while I am talking to people. All the stuff folds and stores in a camera bag and one small light stand bag (the background collapses to about a 3 foot flat circle).

With Nikon and Canon you can use the camera to meter and set the flash exposure using their i-ttl wireless capabilities (each has their advantages and disadvantages but both are great). It is amazing how well this works once you are past the learning curve.

Diffusers & Reflecters, Booms & Stands, Flash Brackets, Flashlights, Monolights, Mounting Hardware, Slaves & Umbrellas
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