This control allows to completely change the light quality with a simple slide. There are many advantages to it, but the biggest one if of course versatility that comes with the sliding focusing rod system that Briese and Broncolor offer. Let’s discuss why parabolic light is a must to try or even buy. Just compare the amount of material needed to make a useless parabolic softbox and a simple octa. Moreover, octa boxes of the same size will be more efficient and cost a lot cheaper. Although they claim to produce deep light that is parabolic, all they do is take up valuable space and work inefficiently. I would stay away from buying parabolic-looking softboxes and umbrellas as they are a mere waste of money. Although they visually look similar, they will work in a completely different way and the laws of light won’t be the same as with true inverse parabolic modifiers. Unfortunately, those aren’t real parabolas.Ī parabolic light modifier is one that follows the principle of a parabola for the whole length.įor example, let’s plot a parabola in Desmos and try to fit an image of a softbox that claims to be parabolic.Īs you can see, we can’t fit the shape of this softbox to a parabola. Faux Parabolasīefore I explain the magic of real parabolic light, I must warn and slightly upset anyone who is looking at parabolic umbrellas or softboxes. Those are commonly softboxes or umbrellas that claim to do the exact same thing as more expensive truly parabolic modifiers. It is much easier to make a parabolic- looking modifier.
Moreover, this shape is hard to replicate accurately as it required precise manufacturing and extensive R&D to get precisely what is needed. If it does, the light produced will be very crisp and, depending on where you set the focus, will either have great contrast or be very broad. This is a shape that is defined mathematically and a modifier can only truly be called parabolic if it follows this exact shape. In simple terms, a parabola is a curve at any point on which is the same distance from a focus point and a fixed line. I recommend renting them and trying them out, but make sure they are true parabolic. In short, true parabolic modifiers are incredibly versatile light shaping tools. I took Broncolor’s Para light shapers for a spin to see what the fuss is all about and see for myself if this modifier is with you. They are renowned for their unique light quality. These are expensive modifiers commonly produced by Broncolor and Briese. Which ones make sense and which are just phony? In this article, we’ll explore what parabolic lighting is and why it’s awesome. Parabolic softboxes, umbrellas, reflectors, and so more.
With so many options to choose from, a photographer may get lost or not understand the modifiers at all. Parabolic light has become increasingly popular among fashion and portrait photographers.
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