What is he using? Why?

<p>I encoutered with <a href="http://www.wedlife.ru/member6973/video/61505/">this video</a> on a regional forum ( time 3.27 of watch the whole video) - have a look at the flash used by the so-called photographer! <br />Is it a studio non-TTL light? <em>Why is he using it in photojournalistic work?</em> What and where is the power sourse for this flash? </p>

<p>This appears to be simply a light box/diffuser to soften the flash. I believe he has a standard E-TTL flash in the box powered the normal way. It really helps to soften the light for this type of portrait work.</p>

<p>I agree. Looks like the Photoflex LiteDome that fits over a normal camera flash.</p>

<p>The "why" answer would be because he's creating softer, more diffused light with a more dimensional character. The very worst possible light comes from atop the hotshoe, at least when not bounced. Even a light modifier (e.g. StoFen or mini-softbox) does little to create dimensionality in the light. The one exception might be a large flash ring around the lens, which creates an interesting effect. However, that's a one-trick pony.</p>

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<p>the so-called photographer!</p>

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What makes him "so-called"? He has a camera and he's taking photos. </p>

<p>I guess I just don't understand the issue here. I really didn't know there were rules we followed. Whatever works, works. I see what the photographer is using and I don't see any problem with what he is using to take some I bet very nice wedding photographs. If you saw what I was using you might laugh too, but hey it's not about what you think is right it is more or less what any photographer feels works for them. I like the video by the way, done very well. I have seen many many photographers with that same light box attached to their flash on the camera that way. </p>

<p>The name Photographer is someone holding a camera taking photographs with it. It's not a major title, and just about everyone in the world today with a phone camera should be considered a photographer when they are taking a picture. </p>

 

<p>yeah, what they said, it's just a small softbox made for shoe mount flashes. The only reason not to use one is that they're bulky and can also cover up the sensor on the flash, if you've got your flash on manual though and don't mind the bulk it can be a great tool.</p>

<p>I once had another photographer laugh his head off at me when I used two White Lightning X1600 stobes at a beach party on a bright sunny day. The issue was I really wanted to get the background but there was no shade and sun was comming from the ocean behind the models. I shot about 2-3 stops under exposed and used strobes to light models reducing contrast between light and dark side of face. He never got a clue as to what I was doing until he didn't sell any of his pictures and I made several new long term clients plus a lot of money.<br>

Moral of this story is don't laugh at any so called photographer until you see how the client likes their work.</p>