2016-06-28T20:48:13
Rated 5 out of 5
Works very well for hand-held macro
I use this with an SB-800 for off-camera flash for macro (bugs, flowers). I can hold it at 45 - 90 degrees off line and trigger with d750 + 105 VR set in commander w/ internal flash to don't fire (commander only). The lumiquest provides very good, non-directional light. Shiny bugs only have minor reflections.
I do all my macro handheld (camera + flash) as I'm usually crawling around through trees and such where a tripod is impractical.
Wish there was a way to not put velcro on the flash, but that's the only negative.
MARC M.
2013-11-19T19:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Made my lighting a softer bounce
I use it for general candid s.
Folds up flat. Fits behind my camera in the camera bag.
Things that aren't so great about it, can't think of any.
GREG D.
2011-09-13T21:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Satisfied so far
Seeing a plastic like construction I didn't think it would hold up very well, but having used it a few dozen times, mine seems as good as new.
When not in use it folds up to take very little space. While I wish it was a little larger for portraits, the size and weight seem perfect for moving around a crowded place like weddings/reception.
SamuelAdams
2011-03-16T21:00:00
Rated 3 out of 5
Works well But bulky
Works well but too bulky
JOHN M.
2011-01-19T19:00:00
This is a very compact and good tool for portraits.
One drawback I didn't expect was that I couldn't peel the velcro out from the pads. I had to use elastic bands to attach it to my flash.
GUANGWEI D.
2009-08-18T21:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
More diffuse than Pocket Bouncer
Of the various LumiQuest flash bounce accessories, I found that the Pocket Bouncer was occasionally still too harsh. As such, I purchased this Ultrasoft Bouncer and found that it appropriately softened those harsher conditions. Since I now have both bouncers, I use the Ultrasoft for all close-range shots (less than 15 ft) and the Pocket Bouncer for flashes 15-30 ft away.
John H.
2009-06-10T21:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Great Lighting In Dark Rooms
This product is great when you don't have a reliable source to bounce your light off of. I use the SB-600 and I attach this product with a cinch strap. (The cinch strap is a MUST. It's about [$]I think, and it enables you to attach your bouncer/ultrasoft WITHOUT putting adhesive on your flash.) I did some test shots and found that this works great in dark rooms where the lighting is poor and there's no good bouncing surfaces. Using this for a studio shot with a white background seems way too harsh to me. It gives me the impression of a dead-on, cheap flash. But in a darker room it spreads the light out well. I tried the pocket bouncer as well. I would definitely suggest the Ultrasoft over the regular pocket bouncer any day!
Nikon P.
2008-08-23T21:00:00
Rated 3 out of 5
Pricey, but better than straight flash.
I bought this because I needed a flash diffuser for a Wedding. Given more time I would have made something similar myself, but I had other things to do. I don't think most Flash users should be without a product like this. If you know what your doing, or going for a specific look, you could do without, but other than that any flash user should have a product like this.
It works well, but I would hesitate to use it unless you have a top-of-the-line flash, as the loss of light can be too much for smaller flashes. When used on my smaller flashes, I find that recycle time can be painfully long since they have to work much harder with a diffuser on them.
BTW, For what it's worth I got my best photo of my black cat using this product.
M P.
2007-02-11T19:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Ultrasoft Bounce Falsh
Works very well. Requires using velcro on flash
