Flash Diffuser: which one?

[zac08]

Get a few different ones... they work in different situations and for different effects.

I'd either shoot direct, with a justbuonce or with a podket magiclight... depends on what's needed.

 

[Yappy]

Get a few different ones... they work in different situations and for different effects.

I'd either shoot direct, with a justbuonce or with a podket magiclight... depends on what's needed.

Just hope that someone can compile the best situation for each types of diffusers...

Any volunteer?(Sorry I am not an expect in photography. Still learning from all of you!)

 

[zac08]

Just hope that someone can compile the best situation for each types of diffusers...

Any volunteer?(Sorry I am not an expect in photography. Still learning from all of you!)

Hmmmm...

You have to guage for yourself. I generally look at the ceiling before deciding on whether to use bounce flash or not. If it's too high or has a different colour (may cause some weird colour cast), then I'd rather use a direct flash instead.

A bounce card is good when you need a longer range.
Magiclight or GFLS type diffuser is good for closer range and normally gives a warmer colour tone for the skin.
Omnibounce is good for a slightly diffused lighting effect when you need that kind of effect.

 

[calebk]

It is largely up to the photographer's discernment to choose the right diffuser for the situation. I generally bring both the Lightsphere II PJ and the Sto-fen for events, and I use either one based on the room size, wall colour ( alot of white walls?), and ceiling height.

Also, depending on the amount of ambient light, I will select my diffuser.

 

[Yappy]

i prefer the stofen omnibounce....
but i feel that flip and gary fong are better than stofen....i prefer it because it is more compact and less attracting attention.....

..... ageed!

 

[WuffRuff]

ParkertR wrote a great and extensive review with examples on it at:

http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=226328&highlight=flip+it

Can you see any photos in his review?
Looks like there are photos but I can't see them. :dunno: