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 Lighsphere(gryfong/lambency) vs stofen, Which one u use? Why?

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TSskawithme
post Aug 15 2014, 05:44 PM, updated 12y ago

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Hello sifus, at the moment im still learning on strobe thingy and looking for new diffuser, currently i got stofen only. Sometimes i got problem in bouncing light especially in high ceiling and black ceiling. I was wondering if lightsphere can provide better light diffused, as it spread the light 360degree and provide bigger light source. Any opinion? I rarely found people using lightsphere in my place, not good is it? Do cheap version of lambency different from gary fong one? Looks the same tongue.gif Hehe thanks in advance! biggrin.gif
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post Aug 15 2014, 05:49 PM

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post Aug 16 2014, 10:32 PM

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QUOTE(goldfries @ Aug 16 2014, 03:34 AM)
I prefer lambency over stofen.

lambency spreads the light better when there's no place to bounce.
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Hey thanks. Do u used the gary fong one?
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post Aug 17 2014, 01:25 AM

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QUOTE(goldfries @ Aug 16 2014, 10:33 PM)
no, mine's the cheap 3rd party types. supposedly imitation, i haven't touched it for years though.
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Yeah i found the cheap imitation too and plan to buy it, but im afraid that i'll not use it and wasting my money lol. Is there any reasons why u not using it anymore?
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post Aug 17 2014, 01:26 AM

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Anyone using this type of diffuser??
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post Aug 18 2014, 11:14 PM

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QUOTE(goldfries @ Aug 17 2014, 05:13 AM)
bulky to carry around.

most places have enough room to bounce. if not then my flash (580EX II) has white card. if I'm using the 430EX II (sometimes i carry lighter setup) then it still has a diffuser at the front.
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ohh i see. thanks for sharing bro icon_rolleyes.gif
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post Aug 18 2014, 11:15 PM

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QUOTE(Rice_Owl84 @ Aug 18 2014, 09:59 AM)
I stopped using stofen diffuser and now use this:  http://www.gstrapinuse.com/index.php?main_...products_id=499

This reflector bounce card is quite effective for situations of black ceilings or super high ceilings.  If there's ceiling it still gives good results.  The Flash bounces of the ceiling and off the the reflector.
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wow looks good bro. do u put it 90degree from ur speedlight or slightly bend forward to that it bounce forward?
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post Aug 22 2014, 04:08 PM

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QUOTE(edpaul @ Aug 20 2014, 10:41 PM)
i usually shoot in clubs, either black ceiling or tall black ceiling or outdoor rave party. all i need is the bounce card.

using all these diffusion thing only will use up more power of the flash and cause slow cycle and shorter battery life. i have tested from demb, stofen, lambecy, to big arse whale tail, to custom designs, to DIY... wasted a lot money, simple bounce card like a white namecard size is more then enough. sorry if my answer is misdirected from original question. just my experience sharing.
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Thanks for sharing your experience bro, really appreciate it smile.gif so do you use the build in bounce card or you buy the more bigger external bounce card?

If you shoot outside, do you put ur flash upward 90degree and bounce card facing towards subject? If yes, is it wasting of light when we shoot the major light to the sky/space, while only a few light bounce at the whitecard? Small light will enough to overpower ambient light especially in daylight? Lol so sorry for so many question bro, im still learning and hope u can share more biggrin.gif thanks man!

 

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