Hin's Photo Corner

I happen to have a chance to use the Spectra Light Diffuser with my bounce flash in a direct position. I normally use my flash in a bounce position in an angle but I happen to take photos for my family in a church program at night with very tall ceiling, And I just want to try out the effectiveness of Spectra Light as a diffuser over the flash in a direct position



I actually snatch on the Velcro side way to give more diffused surface than what is shown in the picture. I need to find a spacer to align the transparent panel to center the panel over the flash head.

Results are pretty decent but I used it in the church in a good distance of 10 to 20 feet and effectively the longer distance may have already diffused the flash light. When time allows, I will try it on closer distance as in 5 to 10 feet away from objects. The first shot was taken at a closer distance to 6 feet. I used Pentax FA 77mm f/1.8 along with the spectra light diffuser for all shots in the church



The second shot above is in a good 15 to 20 feet away. The light is diffused enough so I can't really conclude how effective the Spectra light works as a diffuser. I will do more shots similar to #1 shot where the subjects are in closer distance. So far, I don't see the flash lighting that is overwhelming in the resulting shots.



The third and fourth shots are in a medium distance, roughly 8 to 12 feet away from my shooting position. It comes out quite alright to me. The shadow in #3 on the back is not as distracting as I would hope for.


Impressions & Notes

• Though I would prefer to use the Spectra light used with a bounced flash, I find that it helps a bit as a diffuser when the flash is in a direct position
• I need a spacer to center the transparent panel to the center of the flash head
• When used as a diffuser, I find the shots less flashy as compared to other shots when I use my flash in a direct position aiming straight onto the subject

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