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Sto-Fen OM-24XSET Omni-Bounce Set for Canon MT-24EX Twin Lite Flash
The Stofen OM-24XSET consists of two diffusers specifically designed for the Canon MT-24EX Twin Lite Flash.
The Omni-Bounce creates a diffused bare bulb effect, giving even coverage across the entire frame, with lenses from 15mm to 200mm in the 35mm format (and equal in other formats as well). The Omni-Bounce is easy to use and goes onto and off the flash in seconds with custom fitting (except for UNI model) and no touch fastener. Designed for years of service without the bulk of some other diffusers, it is small enough to fit easily into a gadget bag or pocket.
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by PowerReviews(based on 27 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
96%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (22)
- Lightweight (18)
- Durable (12)
- Consistent output (11)
- Versatile (6)
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill flash (9)
- Macro (8)
- General purpose (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (17)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (10), Pro photographer (4), Semi-pro photographer (4), Casual photographer (3), Enthusiast (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
Works well, would have preferred softer
I have used this diffuser set on an MT-24EX with the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 macro lens and a Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5X macro lens, both with good results. ...Read complete review
I have used this diffuser set on an MT-24EX with the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 macro lens and a Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5X macro lens, both with good results. Compared to using the MT-24EX on its own, these diffusers provide a softer edge to shadows, as you would expect.
I would have preferred even greater softening (even at the expense of light loss), but I understand how it is a tradeoff between the size of the diffusers and the amount of softening. I like that these diffusers are small enough to keep on the flash when the flash is stored in its pouch, which is handy.
I also find that they have a very slight warming effect on the colour of the light from the flash. Normally, I find the "flash" white balance a little too blue for my taste. With these diffusers, that setting creates a natural light that I like, and I don't have to resort to manual white balance. I just leave them on my flash all the time.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Great diffuser with some modification
I own other omnibounce products for my 550 and 580 EX flashes and they work great but this flash is a different flash altogether and requires a different approach to the diffusion of light.
I own other omnibounce products for my 550 and 580 EX flashes and they work great but this flash is a different flash altogether and requires a different approach to the diffusion of light.
It does soften the light so that it is not as harsh but the MT 24 EX flash heads are so small and powerful (relative to the subject size) that the light is still much too harsh for my liking. These sto-fen diffusers are just too small to make that much of a difference in the light quality.
Instead of throwing these away and buying something else (which by the way there is no other option for this flash) I use them as a frame to which I was able to attach a Gary Fong Puffer for pop up flashes. This way I do not void the warranty on the expensive flash because it was not modified and the light is larger and softer than either the flash head alone or with the sto-fen omnibounce.
I cut the front of the omnibounce out and attached the GF puffers to the side of the stofen with some hot glue. This then attaches to the flash head easily and increases the relative size of the flash by about 200% and results in more pleasing and softer wrap around light with fewer hotspots.
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro
Comments about Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce Set for Canon MT-24EX:
Great product. The diffusers balance the light very nicely and stay out of the way.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
Comments about Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce Set for Canon MT-24EX:
The difusers for the macro flash bring so much of an improvement for your photos that it could come along with the flash in its box. Given the small distances in macro photography (specially if you are using the MPE-65 lens) the difuser surface is large enough to smooth out the shadows.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- Macro
Comments about Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce Set for Canon MT-24EX:
They do their job. Sometimes they get kind of stucked onto the flash.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
Comments about Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce Set for Canon MT-24EX:
Needed accessory to soften the light on product macro photography.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- General Use
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
Comments about Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce Set for Canon MT-24EX:
As a Director of Photography for NBC, volunteering to do crime scene photography for law enforcement and just the personal work I do, I often use my Canon MT-24EX. Even though there are several controls on the Canon MT-24EX that allow you to ajust the light intensity and angle there always seems to be a little "wash out" from an over exposed light.
Using the Omni Bounce opens up a hassel free world when using the Canon MT-24EX. The photos are fool proof. The lighting is perfect and even throughout, every shot without question. This takes any guess work out of the shot.
I leave the Omni Bounce on the Canon MT-24EX at ALL times. I just never remove it.
I cannot recommend this enough. It is the best investment you can make if you own or use a Canon MT-24EX.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
Comments about Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce Set for Canon MT-24EX:
I use this product in all light situations. I am finding I still have some flar but it is a good step and a good platform to add other diffusion techniques.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Convenient
Cons
- Light source stays small
- Weak diffusion
Best Uses
Comments about Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce Set for Canon MT-24EX:
The difficulties effectively diffusing light from the Canon twinlight flash are well documented. I bought these having read elsewhere that they are a partial solution to the problem and their arrival confirms the opinions I researched before purchase.
I like them because they are way more convenient than the jerry rigged diffusers I was attaching to my twin lights and provide about as much diffusion and, when used in conjunction with a second tier of diffusion (a home made piece of laminated Vellum parchment attached to the ring of the twin light and acting as a kind of "peaked cap") they work a treat.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce Set for Canon MT-24EX:
Here is what I have to say about it:
I bought an entire package altogether;
Cannon EOS 7D camera
Cannon 100mm Macro 2.8L lens
24EX flash and the diffuser (Stofen)
And I took pictures using recommended dental setting, the detail is amazing; the teeth look just like what they look like in the mouth, which is exactly what we want.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro
Comments about Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce Set for Canon MT-24EX:
The MT24EX flash is almost unusable without some kind of diffusion. These diffusers help a lot but at higher magnifications when all or most of your light comes from the flash, it is not always enough. You can easily modify the diffuser to diffuse more (e.g. add paper or plastic to it with glue). This is much easier than making your own from scratch since these fit perfectly on the strange shape of the flash. Also, it removes any risk of damaging the flash itself if your DIY attempts go wrong. Consider buying 2 sets of these so you can have 2 levels of diffusion: 1 stock sto-fen and one with your own extra mods or one modified and one heavily modified.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Macrophotography only
Comments about Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce Set for Canon MT-24EX:
Purpose-built for the MT-24EX. It attaches reasonably securely and is very inexpensive. Better thay modifying something else to use as a diffuser. The design does not obscure the light lamps that allow you to see objects when the light levels are low and you're trying to focus.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
- Fast Recycling
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- Macro
Comments about Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce Set for Canon MT-24EX:
Easy to use both in manual and ETTL modes, mujst have for the MP-E 65, but also great with 50mm or 100mm macros. The cords dangle but can be strapped out of the way with some velcro straps. having ratio control and independent head angles can make some nice lighting in macro shots. I have a custom duel flash bracket I have used for a year with 2x 580ex II with mini soft boxes it works but you don't need that much power (and the setup weighs over 4 pounds) for most macro shots so I spent the money on the mt-24ex and am very pleased better results and so much lighter.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- General Use
Comments about Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce Set for Canon MT-24EX:
Easy on and off. Simple to install. Works well with Canon MT-24EX. A little pricey for two little plastic boxes, but worth it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast Recycling
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
Comments about Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce Set for Canon MT-24EX:
Excellent diffuser for macro photography.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro
Comments about Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce Set for Canon MT-24EX:
Really needed to soften the twin flash for many minute subjects.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce Set for Canon MT-24EX:
It is still early on for me with the MT-24EX flash, but I knew from other reviews that some sort of diffuser would be helpful. In some comparison photos I took, the images are consistently better with these on rather than off, so I think they will stay on.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce Set for Canon MT-24EX:
Wonderful light diffuser!!
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro
Comments about Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce Set for Canon MT-24EX:
Use these to diffuse light with Macro work. Works well but, for much improved diffusion use some poly sheet (like the ones that come in electric appliances).
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- Macro close-up
- Night Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce Set for Canon MT-24EX:
Attaches easily and works as expected. Good quality and will probably last a long time. Mounts easily by clipping directly onto the heads.
The diffuser heads also diffuse to the sides since the cap is not flat only, but protrudes away from the flash-head. It gives a surface 90 degrees around the head that is useful for light to be diffused in all directions. Nice feature that sometimes come in handy.
I am still looking for a diffuser with a larger surface for the light to be diffused off. Small light sources are not good for photography. I don't understand why no-one makes these!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce Set for Canon MT-24EX:
Not the best solution!
GF puffer diffuses light better, simply diffusion area is bigger. I combined this omni bounce with GF puffer, so that diffusing surface belongs to puffer and mounting part for flash head to omni bounce. Works good as long as you don't heat and bend, in later case it just keeps coming off the flash
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro
- Single Items
Comments about Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce Set for Canon MT-24EX:
It is more translucent that the one for the Speedlite 580EX II (no pure white), but this set really makes a big difference that without it.
Something that you need to consider is the distance of the subject that you are photographing. The closer it is, the less light you need. So, I recommend that you take a look at the manual and play around with the [Manual] sittings; the 1/64 comes handy with a very close subject.
Another big plus of this set, is that you can live it attached to each flash. They fit perfect on the flash it self and inside the flash bag.
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