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prskate2
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Sealife does make a diffuser. But will a diffuser lessen the flash brightness?
Difference between Sealife External flash and Digital flash
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Yes, SeaLife does make a diffuser the SL968. I have not used it so I don’t know how much it will lessen the flash. I think it is more for controlling the backscatter then reducing the flash strength.
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prskate2
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Yea, I know its for controlling backscatter but hopefully it will reduce the flash.
An opaque flash blocker placed in front of the onboard flash of a point and shoot digital camera may "control backscatter". But as far as I know translucent diffusers for strobes are not meant or designed to "control backscatter".
Diffusers soften light emitted by the strobe. Diffusers also spread the beam over a greater area. Depending on composition (thickness, translucency) they may reduce strobe light intensity between 1/2 and 3 full stops. 1 stop is common. A diffuser may also lower the temperature of the light.
Diffusers soften light emitted by the strobe. Diffusers also spread the beam over a greater area. Depending on composition (thickness, translucency) they may reduce strobe light intensity between 1/2 and 3 full stops. 1 stop is common. A diffuser may also lower the temperature of the light.
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prskate2
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Here is what the website says:
Used to prevent over-exposed, washed out pictures!
Better contrast and richer colors
Use Flash Diffuser in combination with 3x Close-up, 8x or 16x Macro Lens
Attaches easily above or below water
Includes lanyard to secure to flash when not in use.
So I guess it will lessen the flash. I guess I am going to have to pick one of those up too.
Do any of you know if the External Flash (SL960) includes the flash link cable or I have to buy it separately?
Used to prevent over-exposed, washed out pictures!
Better contrast and richer colors
Use Flash Diffuser in combination with 3x Close-up, 8x or 16x Macro Lens
Attaches easily above or below water
Includes lanyard to secure to flash when not in use.
So I guess it will lessen the flash. I guess I am going to have to pick one of those up too.
Do any of you know if the External Flash (SL960) includes the flash link cable or I have to buy it separately?
ClamBake
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It's my understanding that SeaLife has discontinued the 960D in favor of the 961D - which I recently picked up and have used with generally good results for my first UW system (paired with Canon A720IS camera in Canon housing). Unfortunately, there is not a diffuser available for the 961D and I was told by SeaLife that they did not have any immediate plans to release one. If anyone has heard differently I would be interested.
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prskate2
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Why don't you ask in the new Sealife forum? HAHA!
The SL960 is STILL in production.
The SL960 is STILL in production.
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prskate2
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You should make a new thread. This is kind of hijacking mine. Also go more in depth with what you mean "work"...
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