Gary Fong P1 Lightsphere II Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System (Clear) - for Select Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Quantaray, Sigma & Sunpak Flash Units

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The Gary Fong P1 Lightsphere II Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System (Clear) - for Select Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Quantaray, Sigma & Sunpak Flash Units is a large, round, soft and flexible diffuser that slips over the front of compatible flash units. The inside of the Lightsphere is completely textured to make the light dispersion even more "soft" than it would be otherwise. And because of this design, it is possible to make the material more translucent, keeping the unit from losing a lot of light while actually increasing the diffusion and softness of light.

The included inverted dome allows you to softly diffuse direct light with a large, soft source without creating flare on the front of your lens. This clear version is ideal for fast action, large groups and dimly lit scenes.

Especially ideal for vertical flash shots where the flash coverage is still similar to horizontal shots, due to the large rounded shape of the diffuser. Minimizes the need for a flash-flip bracket.
Easily fits into a camera bag.
The P1 model is compatible with:
  • Canon 420EX
  • Nikon SB-50DX, SB-600, SB-800 & SB-80DX
  • Pentax 330FTZ & AF500FTZ
  • Quantaray 6500A
  • Sigma 420 & 430
  • Sunpak 4000AF 
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    Gary Fong P1 Lightsphere II Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System (Clear) - for Select Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Quantaray, Sigma & Sunpak Flash Units
     
    4.6

    (based on 35 reviews)

    Ratings Distribution

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    97%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Lightweight (22)
    • Softens light (17)
    • Easy to use (14)
    • Strong construction (13)
    • Durable (12)

    Cons

    • Heavy / bulky (11)

    Best Uses

    • Fill flash (26)
    • Lighting (13)
    • Portraits (12)
    • Night photography (11)
    • Photography (10)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Enthusiast (13), Semi-pro photographer (6), Photo enthusiast (5), Professional (5), Semi-professional (3)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Absolutely Recommended

    After purchasing this product I was able to use my speedlight on my camera without worrying about getting a bracket for portrait (style) photography. This produces the most even light possible with a speedlight...Read complete review

    After purchasing this product I was able to use my speedlight on my camera without worrying about getting a bracket for portrait (style) photography. This produces the most even light possible with a speedlight. I have a nikon sb-800 and sb-600, it fits both like a glove. Also, if you have the included diffuser box that comes with the sb-800 then you know when you put it on that you are stuck at a zoom of 28 or 14mm. I've gotten way better outcomes with the GF Diffuser Dome and I have the whole range of zoom available by the sb-800 and sb-600. I usually use it with the speedlight pointing straight up (with the inverted dome attached); this has given me the most even light possible with the GF Diffuser Dome attached. For those that use the Nikon CLS system (have more than one 800 or 600 and use them wirelessly) it is a great idea to use this while taking studio photography or outside, posed, portraits. I only have the clear system and have not tried the cloudy system. If you intend to use your speedlights for studio photography I would suggests the cloudy system as it would give you a more soft light than the clear. The clear helps me get the shots I want while taking wedding or event photography. Overall, I Highly Recommend this product. Yes, this is a very optimistic review and that is because this product actually works as it says. Word of caution: Make sure you get the one that fits your speedlight. Don't just look for a GF diffuser dome and buy it. You must look at the select brands and specific speedlights that it will fit. It is not a one-size-fits-all system, which is one reason it makes it look professional.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Lightsphere for Sb600

    Found this item much more useful without the dome, since Nikon sb600 is not a powerful speedlight.
    Dome makes you lose power.
    It does make a slight difference but the price...Read complete review

    Found this item much more useful without the dome, since Nikon sb600 is not a powerful speedlight.
    Dome makes you lose power.
    It does make a slight difference but the price is way up and its quite inconvenient to carry most of the times.
    Next time Id go for something else.

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    5.0

    Flash Diffuser for Nikon SB800

    By Marie

    from fayetteville, Georgia

    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Consistent Output
    • Durable
    • Easy To Use
    • Fast Recycling
    • Lightweight
    • Powerful Output
    • Versatile

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Fill Flash
      • General Use
      • Night Photography
      • Portraits

      Comments about Gary Fong P1 Lightsphere II Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System (Clear) - for Select Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Quantaray, Sigma & Sunpak Flash Units:

      The bottom part that fits on the flash unit has rubber grips, this has kept it from falling off when using the bounce of the flash or from going from portrait to landscape layout. This is a great feature and I highly recommend this for this particular flash unit. The previous one I had from the same manufacturer had to be tightened to the flash with a rubber band and velcro strips, it continuously fell off. This product is GREAT!

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      3.0

      Yellowish

      By Luciana

      from Lafayette, LA

      About Me Photo Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy To Use
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • General Use

        Comments about Gary Fong P1 Lightsphere II Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System (Clear) - for Select Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Quantaray, Sigma & Sunpak Flash Units:

        I got my first one for my sb-600 and it is not clear as picture, mine was yellowish, returned it to BH, got a second one, same thing.
        I like the product but I wish the shown picture was as the product I received or vice-verse.

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        5.0

        Awesome!

        By Willis

        from Princeton, NJ

        About Me Photo Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Easy To Use
        • Versatile

        Cons

        • Bulky

        Best Uses

        • General Use
        • Portraits

        Comments about Gary Fong P1 Lightsphere II Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System (Clear) - for Select Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Quantaray, Sigma & Sunpak Flash Units:

        I picked this up after seeing some wedding photographers using one. It does a great job diffusing the light and evenly lighting the subject. Great addition to a small flash kit for really nice results.

        Only issue is keeping it from falling off when using it heavily. Might need to get creative with some velcro.

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        2.0

        Lightsphere for Sb600

        By Rick

        from El Salvador.

        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Durable

        Cons

        • Bulky
        • Weak Output

        Best Uses

        • Photojournalism
        • Portraits

        Comments about Gary Fong P1 Lightsphere II Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System (Clear) - for Select Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Quantaray, Sigma & Sunpak Flash Units:

        Found this item much more useful without the dome, since Nikon sb600 is not a powerful speedlight.
        Dome makes you lose power.
        It does make a slight difference but the price is way up and its quite inconvenient to carry most of the times.
        Next time Id go for something else.

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        5.0

        Must Have

        By Adam

        from Nashville, TN

        About Me Photo Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Easy To Use

        Cons

        • Bulky

        Best Uses

        • General Use
        • Night Photography
        • Portraits

        Comments about Gary Fong P1 Lightsphere II Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System (Clear) - for Select Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Quantaray, Sigma & Sunpak Flash Units:

        Love it! Works just as described and cheaper than buying direct.

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        4.0

        The Best!

        By Slappa Dee

        from Cincinnati, Oh

        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Consistent Output
        • Durable
        • Easy To Use

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Fill Flash
          • General Use
          • Night Photography
          • Photojournalism
          • Portraits

          Comments about Gary Fong P1 Lightsphere II Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System (Clear) - for Select Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Quantaray, Sigma & Sunpak Flash Units:

          This is by far the best on camera diffuser I have used. The different materials of the additional 'domes' come in handy & are very useful.

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          5.0

          Excellent diffuser!

          By Steve

          from Fairfax, VA

          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Consistent Output
          • Durable
          • Easy To Use

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Fill Flash
            • Portraits

            Comments about Gary Fong P1 Lightsphere II Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System (Clear) - for Select Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Quantaray, Sigma & Sunpak Flash Units:

            Great diffuser, quick mount, simple to store, and gets the job done! This is a true high quality diffuser, not the cheaper ones that fold up and mount with velcro - so it certainly looks high quality when on the flash shooting for a client or wedding. [@]

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            5.0

            This item rocks!

            By MRZ

            from Long Beach CA

            About Me Pro Photographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Consistent Output
            • Durable
            • Easy To Use
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Fill Flash
              • Photojournalism

              Comments about Gary Fong P1 Lightsphere II Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System (Clear) - for Select Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Quantaray, Sigma & Sunpak Flash Units:

              I use this product to photograph events. It produces a very nice soft light. [...]

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              5.0

              It works !!

              By antonio

              from cancun

              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Use
              • Versatile

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Fill Flash
                • Portraits

                Comments about Gary Fong P1 Lightsphere II Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System (Clear) - for Select Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Quantaray, Sigma & Sunpak Flash Units:

                I use the Lightsphere II with my Nikon SB-600 great product !!!!

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                5.0

                Great!!!

                By K.C.

                from Columbus, Ohio

                About Me Photo Enthusiast

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Consistent Output
                • Durable
                • Easy To Use
                • Fast Recycling
                • Lightweight
                • Powerful Output
                • Versatile

                Cons

                • Bulky

                Best Uses

                • Fill Flash
                • General Use
                • Photojournalism
                • Portraits

                Comments about Gary Fong P1 Lightsphere II Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System (Clear) - for Select Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Quantaray, Sigma & Sunpak Flash Units:

                I recently used the light sphere to shoot a weeding and it really helped. Great for vertical shots, made a huge difference compared to just using the flash by itself.

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                (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                4.0

                Great product for the money....

                By Al D 3

                from Centreville, VA.

                About Me Professional

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Durable
                • Easy To Use
                • Lightweight
                • Versatile

                Cons

                • Slow Recycling
                • Weak Output

                Best Uses

                • Fill Flash
                • General Use
                • Portraits

                Comments about Gary Fong P1 Lightsphere II Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System (Clear) - for Select Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Quantaray, Sigma & Sunpak Flash Units:

                Used the product for an outdoor wedding & reception under a tent.It worked very well when under the tent.Good color, exposures, killed shadows very well.
                In the open air settings it did OK, slower recharge times & ate batteries faster than I thought it should.

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                5.0

                Wow - Great results

                By Pappadecker

                from Kingwood, Texas

                About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Consistent Output
                • Easy To Use
                • Lightweight

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Fill Flash
                  • General Use
                  • Night Photography

                  Comments about Gary Fong P1 Lightsphere II Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System (Clear) - for Select Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Quantaray, Sigma & Sunpak Flash Units:

                  Perfect for lighting up my group shots. Subjects are very well light and no blowouts...

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                  4.0

                  Fong is very clever

                  By dave

                  from salinas, ca

                  About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Consistent Output
                  • Durable
                  • Easy To Use

                  Cons

                  • Bulky

                  Best Uses

                  • Fill Flash
                  • Portraits

                  Comments about Gary Fong P1 Lightsphere II Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System (Clear) - for Select Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Quantaray, Sigma & Sunpak Flash Units:

                  very useful for portraits and/or candid shots in dark rooms because is does light up the whole room. the unfortunate thing is that it drains your batteries quickly but if you have a battery pack for your speedlite its not an issue. i do recomend it to everyone especially those who have no other gear but a camera and speedlite. this diffuser will greatly improve all your exposures.

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                  4.0

                  Won't leave home without it!!!

                  By June Box

                  from San Jose, CA

                  About Me Semi-Professional

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Consistent Output
                  • Durable
                  • Easy To Use
                  • Fast Recycling
                  • Lightweight
                  • Powerful Output
                  • Versatile

                  Cons

                  • Bulky

                  Best Uses

                  • Fill Flash
                  • General Use
                  • Night Photography
                  • Photojournalism
                  • Portraits

                  Comments about Gary Fong P1 Lightsphere II Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System (Clear) - for Select Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Quantaray, Sigma & Sunpak Flash Units:

                  I've always had issues with lighting and the Lightsphere Dome solved 90% of my issues!! I usually take pictures of people and the results look so natural and soft!! The dome is easy to use, but is a little bulky. I think it's worth it though! It allows even light throughout the shot. The only thing I would say that wasn't so great is that when I angled my flash, the weight of the dome would take it out of the angle. Other than that, I would highly recommend this product!

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                  5.0

                  Must have for great portraits

                  By Spear

                  from Langley, VA

                  About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy To Use
                  • Lightweight

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Fill Flash
                    • Portraits

                    Comments about Gary Fong P1 Lightsphere II Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System (Clear) - for Select Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Quantaray, Sigma & Sunpak Flash Units:

                    Cheap and easy to use! With this product you can simulate having remote flashes for portraits. Outstanding!

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                    4.0

                    Great Addition to your Speedlight

                    By remixoverdrive

                    from Atlanta, GA

                    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Easy To Pack
                    • Lightweight
                    • Reliable
                    • Softens Light
                    • Strong Construction

                    Cons

                    • Bulky

                    Best Uses

                    • Fast Action
                    • Nighttime
                    • Special Events
                    • Tote Along

                    Comments about Gary Fong P1 Lightsphere II Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System (Clear) - for Select Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Quantaray, Sigma & Sunpak Flash Units:

                    Great for run-and-gun shooting, candids at any kind of event, or any other situation where you may need some extra light quick!

                    Since using this diffuser, I don't want to use my flash without it. If I'm in low light, indoors, and don't have time to setup a lightstand and umbrella, this is my go-to. It's a lifesaver for any photojournalist or event photographer. Works perfectly with TTL metering and gels (filters). Adds a little bulk to your camera bag, but well worth it unless you know for sure you're only going to be shooting outdoors with plenty of light.

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                    4.0

                    Lighsphere Inverted Dome Clear Works

                    By elakin

                    from Baton Rouge, LA

                    About Me Photo Enthusiast

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Reliable
                    • Strong Construction

                    Cons

                    • Bulky

                    Best Uses

                    • Nighttime

                    Comments about Gary Fong P1 Lightsphere II Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System (Clear) - for Select Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Quantaray, Sigma & Sunpak Flash Units:

                    This works. It is well constructed of thick, flexible seems like a vinyl-type plastic. It works better than any diffuser I've used before, but it isn't perfect. I haven't figured out how to make it work with Nikon's iTTL. And that is what Fong recommends, so it may get better. If you haven't used a diffuser with your flash, the difference is dramatic.

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                    5.0

                    Love it, I couldn't shoot without it

                    By Chava

                    from New Rochelle NY

                    About Me Pro Photographer

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Lightweight
                    • Softens Light
                    • Strong Construction

                    Cons

                    • Bulky

                    Best Uses

                    • Fill Flash
                    • Lighting

                    Comments about Gary Fong P1 Lightsphere II Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System (Clear) - for Select Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Quantaray, Sigma & Sunpak Flash Units:

                    very nice soft light for portraits, indoor and outdoor

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                    5.0

                    AWESSSSSOME!!!!

                    By Andy

                    from Seattle

                    About Me Semi-Professional

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Lightweight
                    • Reliable
                    • Softens Light
                    • Strong Construction

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Fill Flash
                      • Night Photography
                      • Photojournalism

                      Comments about Gary Fong P1 Lightsphere II Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System (Clear) - for Select Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Quantaray, Sigma & Sunpak Flash Units:

                      I like the outsides portraits and sun contrast this is the best tool for everybody and any location it's the rollynstudio.

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                      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      5.0

                      great product

                      By kevdog

                      from Norridgewock, Maine

                      About Me Semi-Professional

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Convenient Interface
                      • Lightweight
                      • Reliable
                      • Softens Light
                      • Strong Construction

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Fill Flash
                        • Lighting
                        • Photography
                        • WEDDINGS

                        Comments about Gary Fong P1 Lightsphere II Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System (Clear) - for Select Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Quantaray, Sigma & Sunpak Flash Units:

                        Works as advertised. I bought this from reading some reviews on BH website and I must say it works very well indeed. Recently used it at wedding, results were execellent indoors and out.
                        Also used it shooting Senior pics outdoors, gives nice soft lighting. You will have to experiment with it to get the proper flash output level with your flash but that is minor. The included DVD was very helpful, tells how to use it in different siuations. It mounts easy to my SB 600, stays on tight, won't move an inch. When I first used it and someone saw it on flash they kind of smirked and laughed, "what the hell is that" Then I showed them the results and they were impressed indeed!!

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