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03/17/2008 04:07:21 PM · #1
has abyone had any experience with this device... looks impressive i'd love to hear feedback or some pics.... cheers
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03/17/2008 04:20:43 PM · #2
Lots of people use it, lots of people use other diffusers.

Check these threads out:
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03/17/2008 05:32:28 PM · #3
its dumb. Dont waste your money. Its also embarrassing. Big and bulky and stupid looking. Also screws up TTL..in my experience. I am dumber for having purchased one. A piece of tupperware could do the same at much less cost. And probably not even look as ridiculous. Hmmm...gary fong and tupperware, now there is an interesting parallel!
03/17/2008 05:37:35 PM · #4
I use lightsphere on my 2nd flash & whaletail on my primary -- both Gary Fong. .... but what do I know? :D


03/17/2008 05:39:06 PM · #5
dont mind me, my job is now to bash the industry every chance i get. ;) Its my new purpose in life. Carry on...
03/17/2008 06:23:48 PM · #6
Originally posted by idnic:

... but what do I know?

Um, that's a rhetorical question, right? I shouldn't answer that should I?
03/17/2008 06:27:15 PM · #7
I actually use a whatletail and the lightspere as a back up. I really like the feel of the whaletail better than the lightspere, however a little bit of experimenting goes a long way.
03/17/2008 08:14:17 PM · #8
I use a Lightsphere and sometimes, as grigrigirl said, it does screw around with the TTL. It is fantastic for some situations and shite for others in my opinion. Definitely a trial and error thing.
03/17/2008 08:29:12 PM · #9
I really like the results i get with it.
03/17/2008 08:31:02 PM · #10
Originally posted by fireserpent:

I really like the results i get with it.


Me, too. Plus I like the interesting looks I get from people when I have it on my flash :)
03/17/2008 08:32:22 PM · #11
I usually tell people its my soup bowl.
03/17/2008 08:33:00 PM · #12
all i ever got was a bunch of dirty jokes from the groomsmen!
03/17/2008 08:34:46 PM · #13
If you go to //www.gadgetinfinity.com you can get one for half the price of Fong's. They have lightspheres and whaletales....both with the velcro grip that can be used on different flashes.

I have used them both, they are the best whether you are bouncing or shooting direct. I have even used them as a quick studio, putting one on a flash key light and another on a flash fill light.

03/17/2008 08:39:00 PM · #14
One other comment:

The lightsphere cloud or the whaletale will cut your light by about 2 f stops. You better have a DSLR to use it so you can use a higher ISO and have minimal noise.

Also if you want pictures as brilliant as Idnic's, you need to learn how to balance the flash with the available light.

03/17/2008 08:44:25 PM · #15
Originally posted by grigrigirl:

its dumb. Dont waste your money. Its also embarrassing. Big and bulky and stupid looking. Also screws up TTL..in my experience. I am dumber for having purchased one. A piece of tupperware could do the same at much less cost. And probably not even look as ridiculous. Hmmm...gary fong and tupperware, now there is an interesting parallel!


I understand that you didn't have a good experience, but I have tried a few types of tupperware and none have worked. It is the dome lid on the thing that makes it work. I have the frosted one and the clear one and I have never had issues with them. And if people think they look stupid on my flash that is ok because they have never said anything to me yet about it and I don't mind if people laugh behind my back.

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03/17/2008 08:47:29 PM · #16
It makes a great cereal bowl.

03/17/2008 08:48:17 PM · #17
Originally posted by bruski:

Originally posted by grigrigirl:

its dumb. Dont waste your money. Its also embarrassing. Big and bulky and stupid looking. Also screws up TTL..in my experience. I am dumber for having purchased one. A piece of tupperware could do the same at much less cost. And probably not even look as ridiculous. Hmmm...gary fong and tupperware, now there is an interesting parallel!


I understand that you didn't have a good experience, but I have tried a few types of tupperware and none have worked. It is the dome lid on the thing that makes it work. I have the frosted one and the clear one and I have never had issues with them. And if people think they look stupid on my flash that is ok because they have never siad anything to me yet about it.


yah well...your not a girl that has to put up with crude jokes. Honestly, I just didnt like the results. I prefer my own sense of bouncing flash and the dome that comes with my sb800. Besides, when trying to capture the moment wihout the subjects awareness..that big white ball just SCREAMS the moment away.

But hey, if everyone wants to follow along the lines of typical standard blah blah, keep spending your money on gadgets, gizmos and workshops. Hey, I hear there is a camera bag that will make you a better photographer. You might want to look into that one too!
03/17/2008 08:53:05 PM · #18
Originally posted by grigrigirl:

its dumb. Dont waste your money. Its also embarrassing. Big and bulky and stupid looking. Also screws up TTL..in my experience. I am dumber for having purchased one. A piece of tupperware could do the same at much less cost. And probably not even look as ridiculous. Hmmm...gary fong and tupperware, now there is an interesting parallel!


I'm with you on that. Never thought much of it.
03/17/2008 08:53:49 PM · #19
Originally posted by grigrigirl:

Hey, I hear there is a camera bag that will make you a better photographer. You might want to look into that one too!


Link??
03/17/2008 08:58:39 PM · #20
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:

Originally posted by grigrigirl:

Hey, I hear there is a camera bag that will make you a better photographer. You might want to look into that one too!


Link??


By all means...i'll even quote my favorite bits....

Quickly realizing that traditional camera bags were not only a ball and chain to her creativity but also a serious drain on her fashion sense...she went straight to the closet. Grabbing a favorite handbag (a Prada no less)

You can count on Shootsac to bring vibrant color and a sense of the unexpected to your images as well as the inside of your camera bag.

get it while you can!
03/17/2008 09:00:33 PM · #21
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:

Originally posted by grigrigirl:

Hey, I hear there is a camera bag that will make you a better photographer. You might want to look into that one too!


Link??


yup
03/17/2008 09:25:34 PM · #22
I bought a lightsphere a long time ago and sold it pretty fast. It's really just a tupperware... and it can't even keep your food fresh.
03/18/2008 06:23:47 PM · #23
I bought a LS2 Clear for a wedding I shot. Wasn't impressed with the results -- still got shadows even 10-15 feet from a wall. I know the clear is for more specific applications (like groups, which is why I went that route) but I like the results from my Stofen Omnibounce better than the LS, and it was only $12! I bet the Lumiquest 80/20 would be even better.
03/18/2008 06:39:25 PM · #24
I like mine. :)
03/18/2008 07:07:42 PM · #25
I really like mine and I do get the stupid remarks like "what is that for" "can I put beer in that"... towards the end of the night I tell everyone it is for tips... it is funny how quickly they don't ask anymore LOL. I use mine all the time tho.
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