Gary Fong Lightsphere Universal Inverted Dome Diffusion System (Half Cloud)

Comments about Gary Fong Lightsphere Universal Inverted Dome Diffusion System (Half Cloud):

for my flash. and pictures look stanic.

Comments about Gary Fong Lightsphere Universal Inverted Dome Diffusion System (Half Cloud):

I use this when shooting indoors with my external flash. It softens the lighting and cuts out shadows. Many times I seem to over expose my shots when using a flash indoors and this helps cast a softer light. I am anxious to use this out doors as well. It does seem bulky but it is very well worth it.

Comments about Gary Fong Lightsphere Universal Inverted Dome Diffusion System (Half Cloud):

I am a professional all-natural light photographer, but am terrible (or used to be) with the flash. So when getting ready to go to Disney with my family, I knew I'd be faced with lots of low light situations when I'd need the flash. Wanting o have photos that looked like natural light and would better match my outdoor, daytime images, I decided to give the lightsphere a try. Soooo glad I did!!! It worked like a charm right out of the box! It truly softens the light and makes it look more like a natural light source. Just read the few tips on how to use that's enclosed in the box and you'll be set! I just finished downloading the photos from our trip and I can say that the lightsphere was well worth the cost. Thanks Gary Fong! And, love the half cloud. It worked great for me so I will just stick with that one. And, walked all day with it on my 580 ii canon for several days and never had any issues with it falling off. I just kept it in place.

Comments about Gary Fong Lightsphere Universal Inverted Dome Diffusion System (Half Cloud):

I read the reviews and I have to say that I am impressed with the results. A little pricey but so is a loaf of good bread.

Comments about Gary Fong Lightsphere Universal Inverted Dome Diffusion System (Half Cloud):

I am a wedding and event photographer, this product is great for softening light. It's lightweight and easy to handle. For events and weddings it's the best you will get as any modifier larger than this would not be practical. I have no negative comments.

Comments about Gary Fong Lightsphere Universal Inverted Dome Diffusion System (Half Cloud):

Great for dark cathedrals and extremely high ceilings.

Comments about Gary Fong Lightsphere Universal Inverted Dome Diffusion System (Half Cloud):

I went with the half cloud to keep the stop loss down when at a wedding photographing receptions. I specifically use this when I cannot bounce, I am in tight, and I have to use the flash. Their of course is an adjustment, fully expected, but it does work really well. It cuts down my edit time and gets rid of the burnt in shadow. I am not a fan of the attachment process but expected it due to the fact that I bought the universal since I have multiple flashes (900, 800, and 700 Nikon).

Comments about Gary Fong Lightsphere Universal Inverted Dome Diffusion System (Half Cloud):

I enjoy it and use it all the time. I use it when I do event shooting and it does well. Spreads the light just where I need it.

Comments about Gary Fong Lightsphere Universal Inverted Dome Diffusion System (Half Cloud):

I wish that I would have known a long time ago about this product! It has made all the difference in the world to my pictures!! I would recommend this product to anyone!

Comments about Gary Fong Lightsphere Universal Inverted Dome Diffusion System (Half Cloud):

Good distribution of light, not quite as soft as I would like but half cloud (vs full) provide a bit more range.

Comments about Gary Fong Lightsphere Universal Inverted Dome Diffusion System (Half Cloud):

I bought the first LIGHTSPHERE model since It was released, and I can compare this one FAVORABLY IN EVERY ASPECT: Natural light color, instead of adding a reddish tint like the old model did. Is lighter in weight and more flexible.
I don't even use the rubber band that came with it, because I consider it fastens tightly enough to my Canon 580 flash.
It produces a broad, soft light that I like very much because it reduces retouching time in my portraits. I use it as a fill light or as a main when I am working alone. Excellent product!

Comments about Gary Fong Lightsphere Universal Inverted Dome Diffusion System (Half Cloud):

I am a wedding photographer and use it on my 580EXII. It really helps to diffuse the light and makes the flash look more natural. It is however bulky and takes up space in the bag.

Comments about Gary Fong Lightsphere Universal Inverted Dome Diffusion System (Half Cloud):

My initial inclination was to rate it 3 stars but I chose 4 because in the end, it gives me fantastic shots every time I use it. I've used this thing on camera and on a slave flash and it produces the result I want everytime with a little patience and experimentation. Why I was leaning towards rating it so low in the first place is the size of this thing. Its very impracticle to keep it in a camera bag for storage, travel, walking around etc. I have a domke f2 and by placing this fat dome in my bag, it displaces so much free space from all the compartments, its hard to fit anything else however small it may be in there. My camera and go to lens do that enough. I highly recommend this brand of diffuser BUT BUY THE COLLAPSABLE LIGHTSPHERE if you plan on carrying this around as I do for my work in your bag.

Overall though, it fits perfectly on my 580 flash and I've never had a problem with it save for its unfortunate size. You'll love experimenting with this thing and your lighting with drastically improve if you're open to learning by doing.

Comments about Gary Fong Lightsphere Universal Inverted Dome Diffusion System (Half Cloud):

Best diffuser I have used yet. Easy to install and once it's in place it's very sturdy. It fastens so firmly that you can hold just the diffuser and the camera won't budge.

Comments about Gary Fong Lightsphere Universal Inverted Dome Diffusion System (Half Cloud):

I've used a Fong diffuser many times, in all situations and they are invaluable. The Universal line, I was a bit skeptical about before I bought it - and like many others I read the reviews of others on BH before I bought it. I can definitely say that all the complaints about not fitting right, falling off, too much light being lost on the sides, etc are not an issue for us at all. We have two Universal Clouds and I couldn't be happier with them. I use two Canon 580 ExII Speedlites and they work fantastically with them. My only complaint would be that they are a bit larger in length than the Fongs designed for specific camera lines. So they fit in our bags a little tighter than our previous units. Other than that - definitely worth the money.

Comments about Gary Fong Lightsphere Universal Inverted Dome Diffusion System (Half Cloud):

I predominantly do natural light portrait photography, and I purchased this for my first big wedding (where both the ceremony & reception were in darker structures), and I LOVED it!!! It lit up the subjects and room (even the large sanctuary with high ceilings) beautifully and prevented me from getting those pesky shadows that I so dislike when using a flash!!! My only complaint is that sometimes the top "lid" falls off, but I already knew that from my peers who use Gary Fong products.

Comments about Gary Fong Lightsphere Universal Inverted Dome Diffusion System (Half Cloud):

When I first received the lightsphere, I was so excited I put it right on my camera. When I went to tighten the velcro strap down, the strap came apart. Without the strap the lightsphere is useless. So I decided to sew it on securely. Besides this little design flaw, the effects of the lightsphere are absolutely amazing. I did my first wedding last weekend and was so glad that I had bought this to go with the Nikon speedlight SB600. I would recommend this product to others, and if the strap came apart, I would sew it up for them :)

Comments about Gary Fong Lightsphere Universal Inverted Dome Diffusion System (Half Cloud):

This item really does make a difference in my photos. It illuminates my subjects so nicely and evenly, with no harsh shadows caused by bouncing the flash off the ceiling. The LSU came "pre-assembled" and all I had to do was place the rubber band around my flash (580exII), fit the LSU over my flash and tighten the velcro strap. It's lightweight, fits perfectly in my bag, and stays on my flash pretty well; although, the dome itself doesn't stay on the LSU as tightly as I expected it to. It makes a 'snap' sound when you place it on, which makes you think it's securely attached- NO!!!! The softest tap will knock it right off, which can be pretty annoying when shooting in tight spaces like a nightclub, and considering that it's supposed to be a pro product, it's really embarrassing. Bottom line, it produces the goods at a cheap price- just buy it, it's only [$]

Comments about Gary Fong Lightsphere Universal Inverted Dome Diffusion System (Half Cloud):

easy to use, fits on my 580ex very securely. Reduces harsh shadows and creates a nice soft look.

Comments about Gary Fong Lightsphere Universal Inverted Dome Diffusion System (Half Cloud):

Does a sufficient job in diffusing your speedlight, however the fit is a bit clunky. The saving grace is the included rubber band that enables the attachement to grab the sides of the flash head. Otherwise, I'm very satisfied.