Gary Fong C1 Cloud Lightsphere II, Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System.
by Gary Fong
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Digital Photo Product Details
Manufacturer: Gary FongProduct features:
- Flexible, Opaque Vinyl diffuser with an internal snap on dome
- Gary Fong White Dome for the Lightsphere (replacement).
- Gary Fong AMBDOM AmberDome for LSU and LS2 (Amber)
- Gary Fong CHRDOM ChromeDome for LSU and LS2 (Silver)
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Gary Fong C1 Cloud Lightsphere II, Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System.
Customer Review: Great results under the right conditions
Summary: 4 Stars
Pluses:
* Sends an even wash of light up and out (in the right environment).
* Creates the image of a professional if it's already clear you are taking pictures in that capacity.
Minuses:
* Heavy
* Bulky (takes up space in your bag)
* Can easily fall off/be knocked off your flash
* Can create the image of a dork if you are taking pictures as a "regular" person
* Requires certain conditions to work well
Notes:
The sweet spot for this thing are low ceilings and fairly reflective surfaces close at hand to the sides and rear. Then the results can be amazing; because of the light dispersion it's like having lighting on either side, above, and behind. However, absent these components you are throwing large chunks of your precious light away.
Bottom Line:
Should you buy this? Probably but not, as I did, as your first flash attachment. your money would be better spent first getting a good diffuser (Sto-Fen OM600 Omni-Bounce Diffuser) and then an effective way to get your flash even further off your camera (Stroboframe Quick Flip 350 Flash Bracket for 35mm Cameras) and (Nikon SC 29 - Flash synchro cable - flash terminal). That said, if you have one and the right circumstances present themselves then you'll be glad to have it handy.
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Description of Gary Fong C1 Cloud Lightsphere II, Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System.
This is a flexible, Opaque Vinyl diffuser with an internal snap on dome. Designed to fit a select group of flashes (see list of flashes below) The inside of the Lightsphere is completely textured to make the light dispersion even more "soft" than it would be otherwise! The new cloud colored Lightsphere provides the warmest softest light possible from your on-camera flash Studio quality light, that you can carry in your gear bag, makes the Cloud Lightsphere the perfect diffuser for portrait photographers and wedding photojournalists. This soft flattering light is the same light you are accustomed to finding in your studio when using a softbox, Calumet panel or large umbrella. If you shoot outside of your studio - you will love the NEW Cloud Lightsphere. The inverted dome allows you to softly diffuseyou will love the NEW Cloud soft source without creating flare on the front of your lens. The C1 Lightsphere II fits the following flashes Canon 420EX Nikon SB-50DX,SB-80DX, SB-600, SB-800 Pentax 330FTZ, AF500FTZ Quantaray 6500A Sigma 420, 430 Sunpak 4000AF, 383 Achiever 260 thru 828 - TZ2 Digslave DFS-1 Vivitar 273, 2800, 550/560D, The LightSphere System is also available in a see through Version What are the differences between the Lightsphere CLEAR and CLOUD? Which one is better for my situation? Which Lightsphere is best for any given setting is as much a matLighting
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