Recommended Diffuser for SB-900

[toshiro]

Hi all,

I'm considering buying diffuser for my SB-900.
After did some research, I came up with 3 options:

Gary Fong Lightsphere Universal Cloud
http://store.garyfonginc.com/lsu-cloud.html

LumiQuest Promax System
http://www.lumiquest.com/products/promax-system.htm

Demb Flash Diffuser Pro (DFD Pro)
http://www.dembflashproducts.com/diffuser/models/

Anyone can recommend which one is the best?

Thanks.

[kitkai]

Where are you going to buy them?

[SoToNgMaN]

I've only tried GF lightsphere and DFD .... thus cant comment LumiQuest Promax System. Anyway I'll just list the problems rather than benefits

Gary Fong Lightsphere Universal Cloud - Purchasable from CP
http://store.garyfonginc.com/lsu-cloud.html
- Tends to drain more battery juices than DFD
- Good to use dome in scenarios of high ceiling. Additional costs
- Results of direct flash may look dark at edges.(dark halls where maximum flash GN is needed)
- Less creativity area for directional lights in comparison to DFD
- Lightsphere can be pretty heavy for the flash resulting in tilting when placed at 45 degrees. One of my sunpak flashes was damaged by it
- Unwanted attention gained, lightsphere gives the impression of "instant noodle bowl" ... guess it doesnt matter to most people.
- Older version doesnt support universal sizes. Newer universal size version feels quite filmsy ..

Demb Flash Diffuser Pro (DFD Pro) - Purchasable from Sgphotographer.com
http://www.dembflashproducts.com/diffuser/models/
- More chances of inconsistent flashes, something or someone once accidentally hit DFD's rear flap resulting unexpected image contrast.
- Acknowledged that built quality lightsphere will survive WW2 (although both are different materials)

[toshiro]

Thanks SoToNgMaN

Anyone can comment on LumiQuest Promax System?

Thanks

[geraldkhoo]

You may like to checkout PRESSlite Vertex which is available at CP.