Omnibounce for SB600

xmen2003 · 9th December 2004

Any updates on where to get the Omnibounce for SB600? Heard there was an issue sometime back. Is there one available now that fits in nicely? If so, where to get it and how much? Thank you.

espn · 9th December 2004

Stofen Omnibounces are available at CP.

The Nikon's original omnibounce (sorry I forgot part number liao) won't fit SB-800

xmen2003 · 9th December 2004

Originally Posted by espn

Stofen Omnibounces are available at CP.

The Nikon's original omnibounce (sorry I forgot part number liao) won't fit

Thanks. But I thought there is a problem with it. There were some discussions on this issue some time back.

espn · 9th December 2004

That you'll have to head to CP and try the omnibounce before buying

cos me dunno anything abt SB-600 and the stofen omnibounces.

thomaschan · 9th December 2004

dunno a bt u guys, but when i had my 550ex, omnibounce damn useless...

get a white plastic cardboard and stick it behind the flash pointing up (bounce mode) did a MUCH better job of diffusing light to create a more natural lighting instead of the deer in headlights look.

espn · 9th December 2004

There are different purposes for using bounce card/omnibounce,

Mav · 9th December 2004

Stofen came out with one specifically for sb600. I got the previous model (one that shares with canon flashes) that does not fit. Dunno if Cathay has or not.

I too personally prefer bounce cards - you don't need walls/ceilings to bounce the flash from, unlike an omnibounce. But I have seen guys using an omnibounce in direct flash position, much like a soft box. Does it work?

thomaschan · 9th December 2004

i dunno bro, it doesnt really work in both bounce mode or direct position i get same results... well it does reduce the flash power a bit... but the TTL metering will try to compensate by upping the flas output...

i dunno i found it was a waste of my 30 bucks... bounce card was more useful at giving a nice natural lighting

Originally Posted by Mav

Stofen came out with one specifically for sb600. I got the previous model (one that shares with canon flashes) that does not fit. Dunno if Cathay has or not.

I too personally prefer bounce cards - you don't need walls/ceilings to bounce the flash from, unlike an omnibounce. But I have seen guys using an omnibounce in direct flash position, much like a soft box. Does it work?

stout · 9th December 2004

Anybody who has this can give more advice, thanks!

Mav · 9th December 2004

Originally Posted by thomaschan

i dunno bro, it doesnt really work in both bounce mode or direct position i get same results... well it does reduce the flash power a bit... but the TTL metering will try to compensate by upping the flas output...

i dunno i found it was a waste of my 30 bucks... bounce card was more useful at giving a nice natural lighting

You can go to Lumiquest website where they have a tutorial in flash photography. Got alot of info on their huge FAQ archive. Generally, omnibounce is useless where there is no walls or ceilings. And it disperses about a stop or so of flash output. That's why I use a bounce card in all situations. If you think the light is too harsh can try a larger card or a softbox in direct flash position. But haven't try coz need to buy whereas the bounce card is free

Might consider the softbox though, then can forget about bouncing all over the place...

icarus · 9th December 2004

CP's current $30 omnibounce will NOT fit the SB600 - confirmed. Will have to wait for the ones specially made for SB600 to arrive.

Witness · 9th December 2004

theres a smaller one that is a tighter fit....but works fine....tink its the one for the 420 EX...

alternatively the "sock" type at eastgear is pretty good too...

wilis128 · 9th December 2004

anyone tried eastgear orion softbox? costs $15.. not sure if its as effective as it claims?

epia · 9th December 2004

Hi, I've got the East gear soft box... from what i see.. it only stops the full amount of flash... dats all.... and I think it stop too much light....... feel cheated.

Mav · 11th December 2004

Originally Posted by epia

Hi, I've got the East gear soft box... from what i see.. it only stops the full amount of flash... dats all.... and I think it stop too much light....... feel cheated.

I will never have that sock, vacuum/coffee filter thing sticking out of my flash!

9th December 2004	#1
xmen2003 Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 470	Omnibounce for SB600 Any updates on where to get the Omnibounce for SB600? Heard there was an issue sometime back. Is there one available now that fits in nicely? If so, where to get it and how much? Thank you.

9th December 2004	#7
Mav Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 82	Omnibounce for sb600 Stofen came out with one specifically for sb600. I got the previous model (one that shares with canon flashes) that does not fit. Dunno if Cathay has or not. I too personally prefer bounce cards - you don't need walls/ceilings to bounce the flash from, unlike an omnibounce. But I have seen guys using an omnibounce in direct flash position, much like a soft box. Does it work?

9th December 2004	#11
icarus Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pasir Ris Posts: 3,234	CP's current $30 omnibounce will NOT fit the SB600 - confirmed. Will have to wait for the ones specially made for SB600 to arrive. __________________ Ricoh GR Digital, Minolta Hi-matic 7SII

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Witness Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: www.maverickatwork.com Posts: 6,768	theres a smaller one that is a tighter fit....but works fine....tink its the one for the 420 EX... alternatively the "sock" type at eastgear is pretty good too... __________________ w maverick.photography b maverick.blogging

9th December 2004	#2
espn Deregistered Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Planet Nikon Posts: 22,045	Stofen Omnibounces are available at CP. The Nikon's original omnibounce (sorry I forgot part number liao) won't fit SB-800

9th December 2004	#5
thomaschan Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 552	dunno a bt u guys, but when i had my 550ex, omnibounce damn useless... get a white plastic cardboard and stick it behind the flash pointing up (bounce mode) did a MUCH better job of diffusing light to create a more natural lighting instead of the deer in headlights look.

9th December 2004	#9
stout Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 197	Anybody who has this can give more advice, thanks!

9th December 2004	#13
wilis128 Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 788	anyone tried eastgear orion softbox? costs $15.. not sure if its as effective as it claims?

9th December 2004	#14
epia Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Singapore, Simei Posts: 289	Hi, I've got the East gear soft box... from what i see.. it only stops the full amount of flash... dats all.... and I think it stop too much light....... feel cheated.