Diffuser for 540fgz

[alanpotpot]

I was using my flash during one of the parties I attended and some people complained that the flash was too bright. Now I am planning to buy a diffuser. What diffuser do you recommend for the 540fgz?

[flowerpot]

Originally Posted by alanpotpot I was using my flash during one of the parties I attended and some people complained that the flash was too bright. Now I am planning to buy a diffuser. What diffuser do you recommend for the 540fgz?

The usual stofen 1...can't remember the model numer...MZ-?? something...have to check with CP... but i generally prefer to use DIY bounce card from past experience using N flash...

[sbc]

get the LumiQuest pocket bouncer from CP, I have been using one for the last 10 years or so. The result is very good. Direct but not too harsh.

[P3ntx]

Diffiser attached actually make the light slightly yellowish, did anyone of you experience that.?

[creampuff]

Originally Posted by P3ntx Diffiser attached actually make the light slightly yellowish, did anyone of you experience that.?

Yeah, the Stofen does give a cast when I use it on the 360FGZ.
Anyone who wants to buy a used Stofen can PM me.

[sbc]

well it depends on the colour of the reflector too. mine become yellowish wif age, but its ok becos i like the warm colour

[creampuff]

Originally Posted by sbc well it depends on the colour of the reflector too. mine become yellowish wif age, but its ok becos i like the warm colour

I guess plastics will slowly degrade with repeated flashes.
Using the Lambency now, the made in China clone of the Gary Fong diffuser - aka dessert bowl Pretty good and cheap and definitely better than the Stofen. Only problem is that it takes space.

[alanpotpot]

How much does the stofen cost?

[Redsun]

i use
a better bounce card

abetterbouncecard.com

but im thinking of trying the flip-it
anyone gOt any experience with tat?

[fengwei]

Originally Posted by alanpotpot How much does the stofen cost?

The correct model for Pentax 540 flash is Omni-Bounce OM-MZ40, it cost 30 from Cathay Photo

Although the results are not as good as some other diffusers, but the Omni one is the easiest one to carry around.

[P3ntx]

I would prefer to do without the bound cards, if it gives a yellow cast -because distorting the white-balance setted.

[southernoise]

Originally Posted by Redsun i use a better bounce card abetterbouncecard.com but im thinking of trying the flip-it anyone gOt any experience with tat?

I'm also using this but I have a stofen in my bag all the time too. Sometimes a Stofen works better in some situation.

[istDeS]

Saw this and think it is a good article for pentax flash users.

http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/d...sp?newsID=3358

[sbc]

Yea! I am using the LumiQuest Pocket Bouncer and I like the result. I don't lose too much power and don't have to worry about rotating the head when shooting vertical. The reflector is always facing forward.