02-15-2024 06:30 AM - last edited on 02-15-2024 08:10 AM by Danny
Covering the front of the flash unit is a ?diffuser or plastic cover. Does that block any wavelengths of light or is all visible , UV and IR light generated by the flash bulb allowed to get through?
02-20-2024 12:54 AM
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Unless otherwise stated, diffusers are not designed to block specific wavelengths. Rather, they soften the quality of the light, allowing for shadows that don't appear as harsh.
02-20-2024 02:49 AM
Thanks for answering. I understand the use of diffusers but I was asking as for some work I’ve been wanting to do with in particular uv light work, it was said that for some older flashguns I had to remove the diffuser as it was potentially uv blocking. So I wondered whether that applied to more recent speedlites as well. So it looks as though I can leave the front panel on the flash and just place a woods glass filter over the front to allow only uv light through. I’ll give it a try and see what happens but thanks for answering.
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