Name: Gary Fong Lightsphere Universal System - 1/2 (Half) Cloud
Brand: Gary Fong
SKU: GALSUCL
Price: 49.95 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.2 (15 reviews)

Gary Fong Lightsphere Universal System - 1/2 (Half) Cloud

Gary Fong Lightsphere Universal System -1/2 Half Cloud

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Buy: Gary Fong Lightsphere Universal System - 1/2 (Half) Cloud Buy now & save $4. Type: Bounce Diffuser

The Lightsphere Universal flash diffuser from Gary Fong delivers amazing light from your on-camera flash. You no longer need bulky flash brackets or umbrellas to enjoy incredibly soft, studio-quality lighting! If you've used the original Lightsphere or Lightsphere-II, you'll find the Lightsphere Universal creates the same great soft portrait light that you love NOW with the addition of an innovative, patent-pending mount that is GUARANTEED to stay on!  Simple and compact, yet incredibly effective, the Lightsphere Universal is sureto be one of the "must have" accessories in your gear bag. It will transform theway you use your on-camera flash. The Lightsphere Universal accepts existing Lightsphere accessory domes the AmberDome and the ChromeDome - for even greater functionality.  The Lightsphere Universal is available in two models - Cloud and Half Cloud. Both deliver incredibly flattering light. The Cloud model is slightly softer and warmer perfect for close-up portraits. The Half Cloud model gives you flattering light at a greater working distance

This is the 2nd 1/2 Cloud Lightsphere I've used.  It is great for indoor family photos - really softens the light for flattering images.  My only "gripe" with the unit is that the top will not stay on if you aren't careful.  On the positive side, they finally got the attachment system right.  Its solid as a rock now.

Gary Fong Lightsphere Univ. Half Cloud

I used this on my SB910 while shooting a wedding, It works as described it just takes up a lot of room in my camera bag I will probably purchase the collapsible version for my second camera

Works as described

In wide angle 24mm shots of a large area/group, best results with the  dome off even with very high ceilings. I use this for fill flash for outdoor portraiture. A must at weddings (in church and reception hall) when flash is allowed.

2nd 1/2 Cloud purchased

The best on-camera flash I've used. Consistent and realistic skin tone.

Best diffuser I've used

Better than using pure on camera flash but there was little life in the photos using the Lightsphere. Used it for first 2 months but then found out it was not doing my low low light pictures any good. Still looked flat. Worked out better to have my camera on a tripod with a longer shutterspeed. Retained the texture and color depth. I do stock photography and some weddings. Indoor wedding pictures fared far better without any flash. So, in short, the lightsphere was overpriced for the little it helped (for my needs).

Better than on camera flash but so-so

I just bought this and had to use to shoot bridal portraits with added studio light head on location. perfect fill flash with natural light outdoor as well. The easy use slip on was fast when shooting a wedding and the color and light was consistent throughout the ceremony and reception. Can go from backlighting to fill to studio lighting consistently. This was great in a pinch and cut down on photoshop retouching.

LIFE SAVER -WOULD BUY FOREVER

Love it!!!

I use the product for Portrait shots, and fill flash, does a great job. Wish it was a little portable.

Let there be light

It eats a stop of power on your flash but it always produces a soft box effect with a simple flash on the go.

No Brainer Light Diffuser

i love the effects this modifier gives, but it doesn't stay on the flash.  i'm constantly tightening the strap, but it still falls off.  a lot.  very embarrassing.  and slows me down.  too bad, as it's otherwise a good product.

Great light effect, IF it would stay on!

I love the Fong...it is great for portraits...it is portable studio lighting with of course limited power...Elvis Milic[@]

Love the Fong!!

Gary Fong Lightsphere works well when you are close to the subject, for group shots up 5 people woks fine larger than that either you have to open up the aperture or go to much higher ASA. Also if you are in room with high ceiling you need to be close to the subject other wise you get under exposed images.
Generally speaking Gary Fong Lightsphere like any other flash diffuser reduces flash out put drastically so you have to constantly shoot at high ASA and open aperture. Lightsphere universal fits a little tight on Canon 580EXII and fits loosely on Nikon SB800, in both case lighsphere fit is not 100% but it is usable!! This diffuser does not produce soft light in some occasions, so don't expect miracles. For the price that it sells for I am kind of hesitant to recommend it to other people.I think Gary on his video instruction he has gone over board telling us that his diffuser produces studio quality light (may be in an ideal condition like small room and white celing but how often do you shoot in such a room). $20 Sto-Fen does the same job and it is not as bulky and wobbly as lightshere and leaves some room on the flash for your remote radio slave, on the other hand I should give lightsphere credit for vertical shots capability and eliminating the use of Stroboframe flash bracket

Good but not great

"there are no regret"

It gets rid of the glares and washouts of using a direct flash. It's a great diffuser and a great value.

Great value

It's nice to have something so easy to use that makes such a huge difference in your light. I have found using it that it really does make so much difference, however it can blow out your photos with too much light in certain circumstances. I highly recommend it though and I never go on a shoot without it.