300 SETTING UP YOUR FIRST STUDIO
What sort of diusers should one buy when starting out? at’s another
question we are frequently asked. And, once again, there’s no single “right”
or “wrong” answer. Personally, I prefer to use so boxes whenever I can.
But I gladly use umbrellas when they’re the only diusers readily available.
I also frequently use diusion panels, both large and small. Some of these I
bought, others I built—something that’s surprisingly easy to do.
And nally, quality counts—as in really counts! Buying cheap diusers will
work for a while, but they will disintegrate and fall apart aer just a bit of use.
Quality umbrellas and so boxes will save you money in the long run.
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