Name: Professor Kobre Kobre's Lightscoop, Standard Version Bounce Flash Device, Universal Model, fits over the Pop-up Flash of most SLR Cameras (American Photo Editor's Choice 2008)
Brand: Professor Kobre
SKU: FALSUS
Price: 29.95 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.18 (119 reviews)

Professor Kobre Kobre's Lightscoop, Standard Version Bounce Flash Device, Universal Model, fits over the Pop-up Flash of most SLR Cameras (American Photo Editor's Choice 2008)

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Buy: Professor Kobre Kobre's Lightscoop, Standard Version Bounce Flash Device, Universal Model, fits over the Pop-up Flash of most SLR Cameras (American Photo Editor's Choice 2008) Type: Bounce Diffuser

This product works just as advertised. I now get great portrait shots. I would definitely recommend this to others. Fits my Nikon D90 like a glove.

Fantastic product at a great price

Purchase this but found it is only for low end DLSR, like canon rebel series flashlight attached with camera.

For low tier DSLR cameras

The first camera listed in the "compatible camera" list is the 5D - a camera without a built in flash.  
I haven't used this, so the compatibility is my only comment.  Hope they edit the compatibility list.

5D Compatible?

I own it for about 2 weeks. Tested it briefly with 2 different Nikon cameras (D40x and D7000) and 3 different lenses Nikon 50mm f/1.8G, Nikon Kit lens 18-55mm, and Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4. I got the best results with D40x/50mm combination. The lighting was smooth and perfect: the subject and background were lit equally well. Other combinations were less impressive but I did not play much with adjustments. The thing is: this is an excellent value for money even if you find a single combination that works.

The best flash diffuser for small rooms

It's a simple device to use - you just slide it over your flash and you're ready to go.  It comes with a nifty velveteen carry-on case and works well, as long as you have light-colored walls.

Compact, fits perfectly, does the job

I bought this for my Aunt who is just getting into photography.  This is no substitute for a speadlight but it works great for the everyday person.

Good cheap alternative

Would not recommend product - though output was better without this item.  Not a true bounce flash.

Lightscoop

I wish I could really rate this product, but "universal fit" doesn't include the Sony A55 but I wanted to post something so other Sony users would know. I got it at a good price w/free shipping so will give it to my friend who's a Nikon user rather than send it back. darn, I was exited about using this for still life shots; the search continues.

doesn't work with Sony a55

does what it's supposed to do

Eliminate direct flash reflection from your buit in flash unit.
This device slips into your hot shoe bracket, and with a front mounted mirror, bounces the light UP to diffuse it.

Superb white balance pitch darkness!

It is a great alternative to an external flash.

Great Alternative

This tool is great for someone not looking to invest a ton of money in an expensive flash, but that doesn't like their results from the pop-up flash on their camera. It definitely keeps colors from washing out. If you set your WB to flash-mode images are super (probably too) warm, so I didn't see any need for the "warm" model. Definitely worth the $.

Must have for casual photographer!

Great for those of us that are pigmently challenged (when a traditional flash gives us a harsh glow)!

Love it!

Good product to reduce harshness of built-in flash.

Professor Kobre's Lightscoop is Great

Too large for camera bag. Needs to fold up. Difficult to remove adhesive tape over mirror.

Bounce Flash

Used this product with satisfaction..Read all the instructions and the product performs as directed. The one good thing about digital photography is it allows one to experiment. This device does take the harshness out of the small camera mounted flashes. Over all it's a great addition to your photo gear for the money!

Kobre's lightscoop

Works great, but when installed it triggers the microswitch on my 60D and turns off my internal flash!  I used an exacto knife to trim the right side so it wouldn't trigger the switch.  It isn't quite as secure now on the shoe, but it works fine.

Cool product!

I use a Nikon D50 with the pop up flash for family gatherings which are usually indoors and almost always lacking in available light. I was not happy with the harshness and short distance that I was getting in my shots. Once I put this my camera all of my shots were lit up nicely, shadow harshness was minimized, and the backgrounds were lit up! I must say that it works as advertised and the camera set-up instructions that come with it are right on for my Nikon. Worth every penny!

Well worth the money!

I use this to bounce the flash away from faces

Works as it should

I have only shot with this a couple of times..definitely takes out the harshness of the pop up flash. I need to play with it more though! definitely much easier on  your subjects too...no bright light!

good alternative

once you set up your camera to use the lightscoop indoor flash photography takes on a cleaner, more accurate look. It is bounce flash without all the props or other techniques.

great indoor shot

perfect tool to bounce the on camera flash

Perfect Solution for on-camera flash

I bought this for my sister inlaw works well.

cool idea

it's cheap, easy to use, and it works! :)
i'm not a pro photographer so i just wanted something light and easy to use indoors and it was great! :D

great!

If you want beautiful, soft lighting you will love this product.  Even in a vertical shot it gives very nice side lighting. With this you get away from the "caught in the headlights" with on camera straight flash.

This product works!

I have a Canon EOS Rebel T1i and I love taking pictures of my toddler daughter, but at this age, she is always on the move and it was hard taking pictures with minimal light. Using flash left too hard of a shadow and not using flash would blur my pictures. So with this Lightscoop I can take pictures when there is minimal light and have clear bright pictures.

Couple things I have to be aware when using it is, I have to be shooting the pictures straight at my daughter's eye level, instead of at an angle, such as looking down at her in order for it to work properly. I also have to have it zoomed out and physically move forward or backward so that the flash would bounce right above my subject. It take a little bit longer for my camera to focus when I'm using the Lightscoop and my camera tends to be busy for couple seconds right after I take a picture so I can't take pictures back to back.

I do think this was a great purchase and it's very easy to use and so simple. I get great pictures because of it. I would definitely recommend this product!

Works great

Excellent tool for those times you don't want to use an external flash but don't want the harsh lighting that comes from most on-camera flashes.  The lightscoop works great!

excellent addition to the camera bag

I got this as an 'in-between' option so that we wouldn't either have the pop-up flash with its harsh shadows, or the external flash with its bounce capability along with its extra bulk and inconvenience when we're just shooting snapshots and such.  It works as well as promised to turn your pop-up flash into a bounce flash.  I've read reviews questioning its durability (it probably could have been more sturdy, but it's still not what I'd call 'flimsy'), and I do take care to put it in its carrying bag (included) and in a pocket on the camera bag where it won't get crunched, but it's like everything else you've gotten so far for your camera, you take care of it and it'll be there when you need it!

Just What I Expected

Great product especially for the price!  Works great for indoor pictures!  Much better results than the harsh pop-up flash!

Great buy!

For the sake of helpfulness, I will divide this review into 3 important sections:

1) How I use this product:
- I use the PK Lightscoop on my Canon Rebel XT or Canon 40D when I do not feel like mounting a 580EX II or because I am letting someone borrow it. I generally use this for indoor photography for fun or general coverage.

2) Things that are great about it:
- Considering how terrible pop-up flash is, this device makes ALL the difference indoors. It almost makes you wish that the popup flashes had a vertical swivel that allows you too point it up towards the ceiling.
- The light is distributed amazingly well. When I was shooting indoors, my pictures looked almost indistinguishable from that which I took with a 580EX II.
- It's lightweight and it slides onto the shoe mount and stays on very securely, plus they give you a carrying pouch.
- It is probably the best replacement I've seen for a speedlight on a DSLR with a pop-up flash. If you can't afford a speedlight with a swivel for bouncing: this is a MUST-HAVE investment. It is well worth the money.

3) Things that aren't so great about it:
- It has a limited range. You really need to have a ceiling that is a considerable height above you or a wall nearby when shooting vertically. Of course, it won't be effective without a proximate ceiling or wall, but I honestly feel like that is something that should be expected and respected.
- I do think that the mounting design could use a clip of some sort for added security on the mount, but it does well enough without it.

This device along probably solves 90% of all the lighting problems on DSLRs with pop-up flash.