Gary Fong Lightsphere

[mdwsta4]

LOL! i almost wouldn't doubt it!

[Joe Hoetzl]

Originally Posted by Joe Hoetzl

I also have a new light modifier I plan on testing/documenting and releasing some details on in the very near future - one that I haven't found anywhere on the internet.

Hmmm, quoting myself...anyway...

Thoughts?

More examples and shots on Flickr...

[smc1377]

In that other thread where I mentioned the Gary Fong Lightsphere, I also had a link to a knock off on eBay that looked every bit just like the Gary Fong version, but for half the price. I probably would have never bought the Gary Fong, but for half the price, I might just buy it just for the "fun factor".

I, too, have made homemade bounce cards/diffusers, but too often they look too "homemade" and people laugh at me and then I go home and cry. So I figure a more non-homemade looking fish bowl might just confuse people enough to not say anything. Haha.

[praesentire]

Originally Posted by smc1377

In that other thread where I mentioned the Gary Fong Lightsphere, I also had a link to a knock off on eBay that looked every bit just like the Gary Fong version, but for half the price. I probably would have never bought the Gary Fong, but for half the price, I might just buy it just for the "fun factor".

I, too, have made homemade bounce cards/diffusers, but too often they look too "homemade" and people laugh at me and then I go home and cry. So I figure a more non-homemade looking fish bowl might just confuse people enough to not say anything. Haha.

The key to the whole DIY thing is to have a professional looking logo on your home made diffuser. If there's a logo, people won't question its effectiveness.

[MontyPython]

Does anyone have ideas for diffusing the flash that's built into the camera (I have a Canon EOS 400D)? I tried to put a tissue in front if it but I couldn't see a big difference.

[smc1377]

Originally Posted by praesentire

The key to the whole DIY thing is to have a professional looking logo on your home made diffuser. If there's a logo, people won't question its effectiveness.

[Guinness Beer Guys] BRILLIANT!!! [/Guinness Beer Guys]

[Nicole]

Originally Posted by MontyPython

Does anyone have ideas for diffusing the flash that's built into the camera (I have a Canon EOS 400D)? I tried to put a tissue in front if it but I couldn't see a big difference.

Ok, I know this is for a Nikon d50, but let's face it, those pop-up flashes all work pretty similar, so it should hopefully provide some ideas for you. There was a post not long ago on the d50 Users Flickr Group about this, so check out the discussion here. Hope that helps

[smc1377]

Originally Posted by baseballboy828

I bought one about two weeks ago. And yes, it's that good. It's a little cumbersome to use, but produces fabulous results.

Do you have any good comparison shots to share? Like a straight on flash picture. Then a bounced flash picture. Then a lightsphere picture. Thanks!

[porterd2nz]

Originally Posted by MontyPython

Does anyone have ideas for diffusing the flash that's built into the camera (I have a Canon EOS 400D)? I tried to put a tissue in front if it but I couldn't see a big difference.

I just came back to this thread after trying a few ideas for diffusing on-camera flash. Tried the tissue paper and was disappointed. Tried a few other ideas that lead to dead ends.

But... I just had a flash of inspiration... I'm off to buy some table tennis balls and a craft knife...

I'll be back...

I may even have some photos...

If it works...

[thingy]

Any news on those table tennis balls?