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p.2 #12 · p.2 #12 · Trying to understand what a parabolic softbox will give me over my Octa | |
shaolin95 wrote:
Well I own the Westcott XXL (48") already and bought a grid for it (which I hope it fits lol) and a Joel Grims Beauty Dish 24" so what I want is a more controlled Parabolic light so looks like the Zeppelin is not as good of a choice as the Rime Lite for my needs then, do you agree?
Also, doesnt the grid on the softbox focuses the light in a more parabolic style? I guess it still wont have the more contrasty look of a true parabolic but just wondering.
Thanks!!!
Well, I am still considering to order custom-made grid for my paras because the company of those paras doesnt make grid for them.
Its for my curiosity and also
I like testing and experimenting light modifiers
For now, what I know about grid vs para :
- Grid is expensive, especially large ones. And you need deeper grid cell to have more focused light
-If the light that goes forward is uneven (hotter in the center), while the grid may block the light spread to the side, the light that goes forward still uneven
- It takes time to put the grid on the large modifiers. If on a photoshoot session you need to change light style back and forth, para with focusing rod is much faster to get focused light
- Grid absorbs some of the light. If you need more light intensity (for mid day outdoor photoshoot for example) para will be more efficient
I need grid to confirm all assumptions above
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