It's not about intensity. That can be balanced with the f stop. It's about diffusion. Of course the diffusion varies with fabrics and diffuser types, but reflective light seems to me to be more diffuse than light that is passed through a fabric, all other things being equal. Of course it's a pointless discussion, because results will vary widely with reflector type and the amount of diffusion achieved by any one softbox design. In other words, results will vary. Test your equipment and determine what's best for you and best for any particular shot.
On Jan 12, 2005, at 6:55 AM, Mishka wrote:


i don't see any connection of the "light intensity" statement to
the "light softness" question.  that's what i asked to explain


On Tue, 11 Jan 2005 20:04:23 -0600, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

----- Original Message ----- From: "Mishka" Subject: Re: Soft Box or Umbrella, which is better?

huh?
can you explain, pls?

The fabric transmits more than it reflects.

William Robb






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