I was using various softboxes for most of our product photography, but about a half a year ago I discovered a perfect use of  translucent diffuser panels in product photography.  I am talking about usually small product with glossy reflective surface with inevitable  reflection form the lights on it.

The main  difference between softbox and diffuser

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