STO-FEN Omni-Bounce EW Flash Diffuser for Canon 430EX & II and Sony HVL-F43AM
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of STO-FEN Omni-Bounce EW Flash Diffuser for Canon 430EX & II and Sony HVL-F43AM
Customer Review: Simple yet effective
Summary: 5 Stars
This seemingly simple piece of molded plastic was recommended to me by a professional photographer. Basically it's the shape of an open box that slides firmly onto the flash. It is small and sturdy enough to stash in your camera bag without worrying about damage. When used the light disperses more evenly and is less harsh on the subject being photographed.
The white box is for general use. Also available are the green Omni-bounce for florescent lighting and the gold Omni-bounce for a warming effect.
PROS:
Inexpensive solution for better flash photography.
A quality product that works.
CONS:
Reduces the amount of light cast upon subject (should be expected with these types of products).
Customer Review: Does a very good job and not cumbersome
Summary: 5 Stars
This a fine way to create soft light. It is better than just bouncing off the ceiling - though that is better than straight-on flash.
Follow the directions and point the flash head straight up so that only some light diffused though the front and light diffused from the ceiling lights up your subjects. When shooting things more at a distance, point it slightly forward to get more light on them.
Note - I also purchased the "Fong Dong". That thing looks wierd (people describe it as a tupperware bowl on your flash), and it is cumbesome.
I keep this attachment permanently on my flash unit. Note - I try not to shoot with flash using fast primes, but when necessary to use flash, this really helps.
Customer Review: strobist 101: bare bulb/tube w/professional look at a great price
Summary: 5 Stars
If you want to diffuse the light, this a cheap way to do it (with a more professional look than a cut up plastic tupperware soup bowl from your nearest Chinese fast food restaurant). From stobist.com (Lighting 101: Bare-Tube-Style Lighting), you should use these to bounce the light off walls and not directly on the subject. It's to create the "bare tube" or "bare bulb" effect to light up a room and fill in the shadows in all directions.
Note that any diffusion source you use between your flash and subject will likely decrease the amount of light that reaches your subject and may provide a different color cast/tinge to the color of light. You can adjust your exposure compensation and white balance settings as needed.
Customer Review: Would be great if it would fit.
Summary: 5 Stars
Well after doing a lot of research on a flash unit and reading all the reviews for the NISSIN Di622 flash for Canon EOS cameras I went ahead and purchased the flash and along came the suggestion of the STO-FEN OMNI- BOUNCE flash for the unit. Well I can tell you now that it has arrived don't take the work of the seller because this item does not come close to fitting the flash unirt as Amazon suggested. I have contacted the seller in hope that they will be kind enough to take it back. Over theyears I have used Amazon for many purchases and this one just eats my craw because one woould think that when a suggestion is made that they would make sure the item is going to work with the orginal item purchsedCustomer Review: Simple, Easy, and Cost-Effective
Summary: 5 Stars
I use both the Canon Speedlite 580 and 430, and I needed something to diffuse the light for a more evenly lit image (mostly event and wedding photography). The Stofen Omnibounce fits just right on both of my flash heads and works well to provide a natural, even light, to a subject. I've used my Omnibounce both indoors and out with great results (indoor wedding receptions especially!!), and with its compact shape I always have it in my bag with me.
Pros:
Perfect Fitment
Difuses the light evenly
Lightweight
Compact Size
Works for both direct, and bounced light situations
Cons:
Reduces light output