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citytrader wrote:
In the case I want to use the speedlite in combination with the sun, the diffusion panel option could be ok!?... what size of diffusion panel could you recommend?
Diffusion panels are great for outdoor use. You can aim a Speedlite through them, you can diffuse the sun with them, you can use them as a background...the uses are limited only by your imagination.
In general, bigger is better because it gives you more options. You can use a closer or more-focused light on them for a smaller light source, or a more-distant or less-focused light for a larger source.
Of course the bigger they are the more unwieldy they are to transport and to handle on location, so you have to find the size that fits your personal situation.
citytrader wrote:
...In the case I plan in a future to use Alienbees, the B400 model it's ok for this kind of shooting?... Will I have to use a Softbox with this unit!?
With a monolight like the Alien Bees you can use umbrellas, softboxes, diffusion panels...whatever you'd like. The standard reflector that comes with it may be all you need for some shots.
For outdoor use I'd recommend more power than the B400. You can turn down the power on a B800 or B1600, but you can't turn up a B400 beyond its 160 jules. So get the most-poweful one that is within your budget for your first one, and then you can get lower-powered ones later for multi-light setups.
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