Light Levels When Bouncing

[Nick Centera]

Hey, I was curious if the output when bouncing a light changes drastically when using different lamp sizes. For example, if I bounce a 1k into an Ultra Bounce versus a 2k, or even a 1k versus a much larger unit, will the result be a brighter reflection or is there a max amount of reflection that will be released off the bounce?

 

Thanks,

 

Nick

[Phil Rhodes]

Reflective surfaces do not have a maximum potential loading, at least until they catch fire.

 

So yes, firing more light into it will result in a brighter bounce, more or less linearly.

[Benny Tan]

By using the ultrabounce, you're essentially creating another factor that affects the quality of the light. I'd like to say that the reflective qualities of your ultrabounce will play a similar role to the size of the light you're using. A bigger light will give you bigger punch, and give you a different quality of light. For example, moving your light source away from your subject and using a larger source will give you a softer look.

As Phil mentioned, the ultrabounce will bounce as much light as you throw at it until it catches on fire! :wacko: