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Author:  manuller [ Thu Oct 02, 2014 11:12 pm ]
Post subject:  DIFFERENCES BETWEEN REFLECTOR

Hi,

I've noticed that the reflector recommended for the einsteins is the 8.5-inch High Output Reflector, with 45º spread and a higher output.

Is there a real difference, other than the output, between a 8.5-inch High Output Reflector and a 7-inch Standard Reflector with a 40º honeycomb grid?

Other scenario, whats the difference between:
7-inch Standard Reflector with a 20º grid
The OMNI™ 18-inch Reflector with a 20º grid

I'm just learning about modifiers/reflectors. Hopefully someone would clarify it for me.

Thanks in advance.

Author:  Technical Support [ Fri Oct 03, 2014 10:41 am ]
Post subject:  Re: DIFFERENCES BETWEEN REFLECTOR

manuller wrote:
Hi,

I've noticed that the reflector recommended for the einsteins is the 8.5-inch High Output Reflector, with 45º spread and a higher output.

Is there a real difference, other than the output, between a 8.5-inch High Output Reflector and a 7-inch Standard Reflector with a 40º honeycomb grid?


Your difference will be in how the light falls off. "Degree spread" is measured from the center of the beam of light out to -1f. What happens after that will vary from modifier to modifier. A bare 7" reflector will have a pretty wide spread at less than -1f. The 8.5HOR will have some feathering, but a noticably smaller spread than the 7". Any light with a grid will have a pretty defined spot with rapid fall off.


manuller wrote:
Other scenario, whats the difference between:
7-inch Standard Reflector with a 20º grid
The OMNI™ 18-inch Reflector with a 20º grid


You will end up with a spot of light that it 11" larger at the same distance. The Omni will be brighter and more even, plus you have the option of the diffusion sock.

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