Fenix Diffuser vs White Ceiling Bounce

moses

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All the ceilings at my home are white - both smooth and 'popcorn' textured.

Question: In the event of a power outage and I want to light up a room with soft light, what gets more light onto the room - ceiling bounce or using a Fenix Diffuser? It seems that a diffuser will create more light loss than the ceiling.

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Moses
 

WadeF

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Probably the cieling bounced would be better, also if you walk into the room there isn't the bright diffuser tip glaring in your eyes. I often tail stand my P2D on LOW in my kid's room when I need to go in and change a diaper, etc, and it lights up the whole room, it's actually a bit too bright. :)
 

swxb12

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Indeed, I experienced some very noticeable loss of lumens with the diffuser tip attached compared to straight-up ceiling bounce. Diffuser is more versatile though, you could even lay the light on it's side if you had to - i.e., when a flat surface isn't available.
 

GregWormald

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I'd go for the ceiling bounce 'cause we are used to light coming from above.
Unfortunately all my ceilings are Western Red Cedar (!) and don't reflect at all well. I like diffusers.
Greg
 

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