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| Prolight Inverted Clear Dome Flash Diffuser System for Canon 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, Pentax AF-540FGZ, & Sigma EF-500 & EF-530 Flash Units | 
 enlarge | Brand: Prolight
Category: Photography
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Avg. Customer Rating:  2 reviews
Media: Electronics
MPN: OPT-OP-J2
Model: OPT-OP-J2
UPC: 049368820837
EAN: 0049368820837
ASIN: B001CJDDQQ
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| Features:
| • | 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. | | • | Includes Amber & White Dome Covers | | • | Works on the Canon 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, Pentax AF-540FGZ, & Sigma EF-500 & EF-530 External Flash Units |
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Product Description
The Lightpro Dome diffuser is a large, round, soft and flexible diffuser that slips over the front of compatible flash units. The inside of the dome 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.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Cheap versus frustration October 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am torn by this product. The price is great and my photos actually come out much nicer using it BUT, it is such a thin plastic that the covers pop off the inverter and the inverter itself does not come with anything to secure it to your flash so it will slide down the flash and also make the covers pop off. If they would just make the rim a little thicker that would solve the pop off problem and make some sort of velcro strap to secure it then I think for the price it would be perfect.
 Significantly improves the light coverage evenness of 430EX August 14, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
As seen in the series of test photos that I uploaded, the inverted dome diffuser works very well, particularly in a wide angle setting. The biggest surprise I uncovered during testing out this diffuser was how poorly Canon 430EX projected the light. At 18mm (equivalent to 28mm full frame), the corners are a few stops darker than middle. It gives the images a tunnel vision pattern. The unevenness gets a little better as focal length increases, but is still visible at 55mm (90mm full frame). I was equally surprised by how much this inverted dome diffuser improved the image quality. I am not sure of 580EX but I think every 430EX owner should consider a small investment like this.
There are some minor issues. The most annoying one is the difficulty to mount it when the flash is on the camera. the rectangular opening is a little out of shape, making inserting the flash head in there a frustrating process. The small curve on top of 430EX (for pulling out the built-in diffuser) complicated the matter even more. The cup is rigid. Although it is not heavy, it takes space in your camera bag.
With regard to the amber dome filter, I am not sure if I will ever use it. I can also do manual white balance in camera or with a imaging processing software.
Overall, this is a durable, functional and affordable diffuser. 430EX would be a poor flash without it.
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