Gary Fong C3 Cloud Lightsphere II, Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System.

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2010-02-24T19:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Works Great, When Not Falling Off Flash

Great idea, terrible design flaw. This diffuser works great and makes a big difference when it stays on the flash. I shoot weddings and had heard this recommended by a few photographers I've worked with. This thing doesn't keep up with the pace of weddings. If I turn the camera sideways the thing falls off the flash. I've tried using plastic ties and velcro, but to no avail. I recently purchased the "upgraded"" gary fong diffuser that has tabs and ties to secure it to the flash. I would highly recommend that one, not this piece of junk.

Nic T.

2010-02-20T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Does the Job!!!

This product works as advertized. I have used it for portraits,night photography and as fill flash. Very happy with the quality of pictures produced. Skins tones do look natural and colors even. Helps to eliminate dark shadows. It is ugly but it does the job.

Big O.

2009-07-21T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Excellent Item!!! Works as advertised!!

This diffuser is awesome. You will definitely notice a big difference from using hard flash and even with a stofen-type product. The only complaint is that the opening doesn't fit tight against my 430EX flash and tends to fall off from time to time.

Jason P.

2009-06-24T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Diffusion!

this is for my son, he is a SCAD photography student and he loves this.

Evelyn

2008-12-28T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good Lighting Gear

Gary Fong C3 Cloud Lightsphere II is a clip-on diffuser that softens the light of an external flash unit. Although some expensive umbrellas and reflectors are available, spending a lot is not necessary. Gary Fong C3 does the job beautifully. This add-on is more portable than umbrellas and other reflectors, yet provides a nice diffuse lighting effect.

EDGARDO Y.

2008-12-28T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

beautiful results

I labeled this product "kind of hard to get on" but that could also be because it is new and needs time to loosen up. I'm not sure yet. Otherwise it is a great product and I'm glad I purchased it.

Kimberly F.

2008-09-04T21:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

A little overrated

It needs to have some way to stay on the flash instead of just sliding on. It falls off if you tilt the camera downwards. It's not exactly what I expected...but I haven't been able to use it in a portrait setting yet, so I will be able to better judge it then.

JLynn

2008-07-22T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Product

This was a great purchase. I just used it at wedding that would have been impossible without it. My only complaint is that I wish it had a some kind of velcro or strap to hold it tighter.

Adam C.

2008-03-11T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Love this thing!

I really love this thing! I used it in very low light setting and the photos I took came out great. It really provides a nice amount of light. No one turned out looking like a deer in headlights. All the colors were soft and the objects in the background seemed to disappear. I would definitely recommend this product!

FotoSynthesis

2008-02-20T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Highly Recommend!

I used this diffuser with my Canon EOS XTi's 430EX flash to take some inside pictures. It took away the yellow-eye of my dogs! People appreciate the flash not going off in their eyes as well! It softened my pictures. Very impressed with the way the pictures turned out using it! It also makes a great lantern when put over a small flashlight while the electricity is out! :)

JapChinMommy

2007-02-05T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Tupperware move over!

The first test picture I took was a candid of my 8 year old son doing his homework. Soft shadowless light. One of the best flash pictures I have ever taken. If I could only go back and reshoot all the other pictures taken without a light diffuser.

Arthur D.

2007-02-04T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Large, but effective

I've been using this for general photography and some product photos. It's large, but a very effective diffuser and softener.

Finn M.

2006-11-30T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

dont be fooled

when i first opened the pakage i thought " well i just wasted [...] bucks" then after watching the instructional video that came with it, i decided to give it a try on my next shoot. i was blown away by how good it works. come to find out it was the best [...] bucks ive ever spent, not the worst. cant wait till my next wedding>

denny

2006-11-21T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

A photographer's best flash friend

This tool is unbelievable. The shadows nearly disappear and the skin texture of the subjects are so natural with this inverted dome. [...] This is a must have tool for weddings and studio-on-the-go photography.

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About Gary Fong C3 Cloud Lightsphere II, Dome Flash Diff Sys

This is a flexible, Opaque Vinyl diffuser with an internal snap on dome. Designed to fit a select group of flashes (see list of flashes below)
The inside of the Lightsphere is completely textured to make the light dispersion even more "soft" than it would be otherwise!

The new cloud colored Lightsphere provides the warmest softest light possible from your on-camera flash Studio quality light, that you can carry in your gear bag, makes the Cloud Lightsphere the perfect diffuser for portrait photographers and wedding photojournalists. This soft flattering light is the same light you are accustomed to finding in your studio when using a softbox, Calumet panel or large umbrella. If you shoot outside of your studio - you will love the NEW Cloud Lightsphere.

The inverted dome allows you to softly diffuseyou will love the NEW Cloud soft source without creating flare on the front of your lens.

The C3 Lightsphere II fits the following flashes

• Canon 380Ex, 420EZ & 430Ex
• Metz 36AF, 40MZ2, 54MZ-3, 54MZ-4,.
• Minolta 3500xi, 5200, 5400
• Nikon SB-24, 25, 26, 28, 28Dx
• Olympus FL40, FL50, G40
• Sunpak MZ440AF, 355AF, 266D,
• Vivitar 728AF, 836-840AF