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Using LED lights vs Soft Box or Umbrella?


12 years 4 weeks ago #214197 by Trooo
I was using my LED flashlight, and I noticed how well it defused the light, like a softbox. Has anyone tried replacing the Soft Box/Umbrella with a LED source. If so, is the LED a reasonable replacement at this time?

I ask as the LED is very lightweight and had lower battery life.
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12 years 4 weeks ago #214199 by Whyme
A softbox and umbrella are not light sources, they're modifiers. It would not make sense to replace a modifier with a light source since they're two different objects and provide different services.
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12 years 4 weeks ago #214201 by Spin the world
No, not a good replace because LED will not freeze movement. Doesn't give enough light.
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12 years 4 weeks ago #214202 by Trooo
I agree that LED pads or flashlights do not produce enough light. However, I plan to try LED lightbulbs. This may never work, but it is always fun to try!
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11 years 11 months ago #224694 by Esteban
hello ! what do you say .
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11 years 11 months ago #224699 by Darrell
The LED bulb could have its usage, but would not replace a flash in a softbox or umbrella. No LED bulb could even give close to the amount of light as a flash..
You will not be judged as a photographer by the pictures you take, but by the pictures you show.
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11 years 11 months ago #224739 by Henry Peach
www.theicelight.com/

LED light sources for still photography are starting to see more use. They have weaknesses compared to bulb strobes, but I think their strengths will make them very popular. I've seen portraits taken with the device at the link above, and I am intrigued. It looks a lot more convenient than setting up light stands and softboxes, which would be very handy when I'm shooting weddings on a limited time schedule.
mattneedham.zenfolio.com
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11 years 11 months ago #225289 by eccs19
I think using a LED flash light is an interesting option if your trying some light painting, but just for general use for lighting a subject (as a replacement for a strobe), probably not ideal at this point in time.
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