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| Gary Fong C4 Cloud Lightsphere II, Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System. | 
 enlarge | Brand: Gary Fong
Category: Photography
Buy New: $39.95
New (3) from $39.95
Avg. Customer Rating:  11 reviews
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
MPN: LS2C4
ASIN: B000J2V65M
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 You Need The Cloud Lightsphere February 26, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
OK, the price is a bit above what other diffusers sell for, but the Lightsphere is well worth the money.
How many other diffusers come with an instructional CD?
I have most of the other diffuser makes and will never go back to them.
The lightsphere works!
It works great for backlit subjects in very high contrast situations, in tight corners, it works at auto shows, which are usually a horror story for photographers.
I love using the Lightsphere for portrait work, where I use the Lightsphere on-camera and an umbrella with another flash off to the side of me. The Lightsphere serves as the trigger for the other flash and does a marvelous job as a fill flash.
I highly recommend the Lightsphere II Cloud
Gary Fong Is A Genius! The C4 Cloud Lightsphere II is a MUST HAVE! January 20, 2008
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
I have never used an add-on light diffuser before; just the built-in, flip-down diffuser that comes with most hot shoe flash units. I always figured that using the bounce flash method was about the best I could do to subdue the harshness of the strobe light coming from the flash. After reading several rave reviews about the Gary Fong Lightsphere II Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System, I decided to go ahead and give it a try.
I have been using the Lightsphere for a few days now and I am extremely impressed. It's sort of an ugly looking attachment to have sitting atop your flash head, and people always ask me "What the heck is that sticking up from your flash?" Well what the Lightsphere II lacks in beauty it definately makes up for in quality flash photos. It softens the light from the flash just enough. I will not go on and on about all of the different uses this diffusion system offers, but I will say that once you try it you will likely want to use it for nearly all of your flash photos.
The C4 Cloud Lightsphere II comes with the primary dome, an inverted dome cover, and a promotional DVD which gives a detailed look at the function and ease of use of this product. The DVD also shows other products designed by Gary Fong. It is a long presentation, with very amateur video and audio quality, but it is definately worth a watch. It will show you the proper way to use the Lightsphere II, and provides several examples of flash photos with and without the Lightsphere II attached. I must say my biggest complaints about this diffusion system is the size (doesn't fit into my camera bag, so I must tote it around seperately), and it is hard to fit it onto the head of my Canon 580EX flash. The entire unit is flexible, so you can stretch it over your flash head, but it can be a bit of a struggle at times, especially when you are in a hurry. I have high hopes that the unit will fit easier after repeated use. Overall I am extremely happy with the Gary Fong C4 Cloud Lightsphere II system, and I highly recommend it to anyone that is serious about taking great pictures with a SLR or digital SLR camera.
It's awesome but there is a trade-off. January 9, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I have some Sto-fen diffusers and I have used the Demb Flip-it diffuser. This is HANDS DOWN the best diffuser I have ever used, at least in terms of a diffuser which mounts directly to the flash (obviously umbrella stands are better) but, like everything, there is a trade-off. This thing is huge, and it looks ridiculous. You get lots of stares, jokes, and questions with this one. it also makes your camera more unwieldy and top heavy. I understand that the only purpose is to diffuse light and again I think it does an outstanding job at it, but you must factor in these other issues. This is a great product but it is a niche product. There are only certain times and places where this item makes sense (i.e. a wedding, for instance).
The diffusing, let me say, is nothing short of breathtakingly great. I was truly surprised by how great. I will likely get another one for my other flash.
I cant live without this! January 7, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is so helpful to have! It reduces glare on oily faces, dispurses light more evenly and when the flash is bounced properly it creates very nice catchlights on indoor shots.
Great results December 29, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
In the little time I have used the lightsphere, I am amazed at the results. Looks like true studio lighting. I have not changed anything with exposure settings and get great results.
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