AF-540FGZ diffuser


Status
Not open for further replies.

longko

Senior Member
Sep 7, 2006
2,052
1
38
44
Balestier
Since my gf refused to let me use DIY bounce-card or diffuser on my new AF540FGZ (cause need paste here & there:embrass: ), I'll need to buy a commercial one. Anyone want to suggest a value for money diffuse system?
 

wah ur gf so particular abt ur flash??
 

wah ur gf so particular abt ur flash??

lol cos the flash cost more than the fz7 i bought her;) She don't want me to paste velcros on it like what I did with the emoblitz:bsmilie:
 

Is this good enough for a diffused flash?

All shots are raw resized.

EV +1
test1sn2.jpg


EV 0
test2qn5.jpg
 

looks good.

one thing thats been in my head, how does the 540 flash works when used in say aperture priority, 45 deg + diffuser? all auto?

then how about using a bounce card, 90 deg up the ceiling, auto too?
 

looks good.

one thing thats been in my head, how does the 540 flash works when used in say aperture priority, 45 deg + diffuser? all auto?

then how about using a bounce card, 90 deg up the ceiling, auto too?

For 540 everything is auto. It communicate with the camera.

I make a F**p-it like bounce card with a twist to it.;)
 

I'm using the Sto-fen Omni-Bounce diffuser on my 540 flash. It works okay, not the best solution, but still better than without :) It's very easy to put on or off, and doesn't make the flash any bigger. You can leave it on all the time as you wish :D

CP has it for sale at fixed price: $30 each.

STO_FEN:
http://www.stofen.com/

A short review:
http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/Lighting/Sto_Fen_Omni_Bounce_01.htm
 

Here's a new test.;p Which light would you prefer?

K10D + Kit lens + AF-540FGZ

Av Mode RAW, f/5.6, ISO 100, Flash EV 0,
Photoshop exposure +2 (Due to Flash EV 0), resized 600x402

test1.jpg


test2.jpg


test3.jpg


test4.jpg
 

I like the bounce card + diffuser.
 

i used LightSphere ($90) and Stofen(canon 550EX) $18 on my AF540FGZ.
the lightspere is very big but have slightly better in result.
...
Below picture is shoot by me + ist D + AF540FGZ + LightSpere.
1.
64697888.jpg

2.
64697893.jpg
 

Sorry to say this, but can't really see the result since it's outdoor.
 

just go for a stofen, good enough for most uses.
 

Two more here to compare the LightsphereII and stofen, hope these will help :

.
1.Direct flash
76646635.jpg

.
2.at 45 degree
76646636.jpg


ps:the LightsphereII is very big.
.
.
 

Two more here to compare the Lightsphere and stofen, hope these will help :
.
1.Direct flash
76646505.jpg

.
2.at 45 degree
76646128.jpg

Thanks for taking the trouble. These are flash EV 0 right? Looks like lightsphere is much better, as lesser shadow is being casted. Stofen is brighter & has brighter range.:think: But in term of cost, think stofen more worth it. Maybe I'll get a stofen for events and use my DIYs for normal. (Still prefer my DIY but appearance wise need something commercial:sweat: )
 

Thanks for taking the trouble. These are flash EV 0 right? Looks like lightsphere is much better, as lesser shadow is being casted. Stofen is brighter & has brighter range.:think: But in term of cost, think stofen more worth it. Maybe I'll get a stofen for events and use my DIYs for normal. (Still prefer my DIY but appearance wise need something commercial:sweat: )

ya, no exposure adjustment.All shoot at ISO 200 f2.8 on tripod.
waiting to see your DIY diffuser.
 

Status
Not open for further replies.