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(based on 17 ratings)
Brand:Gary Fong
Located in:Flash/Lighting, Flash & Lighting Accessories, Bounce & Diffusers for Small Flash
Gary Fong C1 Cloud Lightsphere II, Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System.
Product Reviews Summary
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.4 stars
(based on 17 reviews)
94% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Consistent output(5), Convenient interface(3), Durable(7), Easily interchangeable(5), Easy to clean(3)
Cons:
Bulky(9)
Best Uses:
Fill flash(9), General purpose(3), Lighting(8), Photography(6), Photojournalism(6)
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/enthusiast(6), Professional(6)
 
Nice light w/ my Sb800
By shuttergirl from Northern AZ on 10/1/2008
Pros:
Consistent Output, Durable
Cons:
Bulky
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The light is beautiful but it takes up a ton of room in my bag. I like the portabilty of the LumaQuest foldable one better althogh the light isnt quite as soft and pretty.

 
This thing is great
By RocktronxVerified Purchaser from NC on 9/25/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Easy To Clean, Lightweight
Cons:
Uses alot of power
Best Uses:
Photojournalism, Portraits
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The lightsphere works very well in small rooms. The quality of light is amazing. I also like the orange cap for matching the tungston light in most situations. The only con is it will use alot of powe increasing the recycle time of the flash.

 
Great improvement to flash
By ScottVerified Purchaser from Phoenix, AZ on 8/6/2008
Pros:
Durable
Cons:
Bulky
Best Uses:
Portraits
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

If you are working with a sigle flash, this greatly improves the quality of light.

 
No Shadows with the Lightsphere!
By John EVerified Purchaser from King George, VA on 7/24/2008
Pros:
Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight
Best Uses:
General Use, Photojournalism, Portraits
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I was pretty amazed at how this small device on the end of my flash helped produce no shadows at the weddings that I photograph.

 
Big Dome
By Fine Light GuyVerified Purchaser from Cypress, Texas on 7/13/2008
Pros:
Consistent Output, Easily Interchangeable
Cons:
Big Dome, Bulky, Heavy
Best Uses:
Portraits, Weddings
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I like it for soft shadows, But the extra wieght it places on my flash limits angles. Sometimes it just flops the flash head over or down. It can get loose and fall off also. I like the color and shadow free pictures, but sometimes it is just too big to mess with.

 
Good but not Great
By RAS4X5Verified Purchaser from Athens, AL on 7/10/2008
Pros:
Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight, Quiet
Cons:
Flash in eyes
Best Uses:
General Use, Large spaces, Portraits
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Had major problems recently with indoor flash in a church sanctuary. Tried LightSphere and results were noticably improved. Does not reach as far as had hoped but will definitely be using it on a regular basis. Would recommend to anyone with similar problems.

 
worth the price if you use flash
By JMHVerified Purchaser from Glenside,PA on 1/25/2008
Pros:
Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Easy To Clean, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Portaits group shots
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Does everything they claim it does.I use it on my Nikon sb600. It has a snug fit and stays put.It does take up some space in the bag though.

 
It's as good as it's reputation.
By SteveVerified Purchaser from Middletown, DE on 1/21/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Clean, Lightweight, Softens light
Cons:
none
Best Uses:
General Use, Photojournalism, Snapshots
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great for informal get togethers, snapshots etc. Significanly softens light. Can also be used for front on portrait lighting.

 
Very Handy
By dmcusmcVerified Reviewer from Binghamton, NY on 7/11/2007
Pros:
Convenient Interface, Lightweight, Reliable, Softens Light, Strong Construction
Cons:
Bulky
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, Lighting, Photography, Photojournalism
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is great for softening light, comes in very handy, I use it mostly for weddings. Just wish it didn't take up quite so much bag space. Gonna buy another in the future.

 
Professional results!
By Jose LuaVerified Purchaser from Brownsville, Tx. on 7/10/2007
Pros:
Reliable, Softens Light, Strong Construction
Cons:
Battery drain quickly, Bulky
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, Lighting, Night Photography, Photography
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I' ve took this diffuser to a wedding and got very good results. This difusser spreads the light in all directions mixing the flash light with the ambient light creating a very nice mood. You will not believe you took that picture, no more harsh shadows or flash reflections on peoples foreheads.

I truly recommend it.

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Outdoors shooting

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Tags: Excellent fill flash, Using Product

 
This product is amazing.
By JimVerified Purchaser from Lebanon, PA on 7/10/2007
Pros:
Lightweight, Softens Light, Strong Construction
Cons:
Unreliable Storage
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, Lighting, Photography
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I have used the product for portraits,still life, and events and I am extremely happy with the results.

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Antique Beer Stine

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Tags: Using Product

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Tags: Using Product

 
Amazing
By GreytataVerified Reviewer from Portugal on 7/3/2007
Pros:
Lightweight, Softens Light, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, Lighting, Photojournalism
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is an amazing piece of equipment. For all that do want to soften flash light and even get some kind of "studio effect" for your images, you cannot go wrong with this. Very well thought.

 
Love, love, love it! works like a charm.
By KC photo girlVerified Purchaser from KC area on 5/11/2007
Pros:
Lightweight, Reliable, Softens Light
Cons:
Bulky, Unreliable Storage
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, Night Photography, Photography
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I think it works well but does not fit well in
a camera bag. Great at wedding receptions. Love
it. Next week golf tournament.Thanks

 
Nice addition to my lighting system
By James in D'town from Downingtown, Pa. on 2/14/2007
Pros:
Lightweight, Softens Light, Strong Construction
Cons:
Bulky
Best Uses:
Candids, Fill Flash, Lighting, Photography
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The Lightsphere works well with or without the use of a bracket. Shadows that may have been previously noticeable are softened enough to become negligible. With a bracket they are practically nonexistent. A good product overall, with a very useful instructional CD as part of the package.

 
Best portable light diffuser I've used
By RobertVerified Purchaser from Queens, NY on 2/12/2007
Pros:
Convenient Interface, Lightweight, Reliable, Softens Light, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, Lighting
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

this is the best portable light diffuser I'ver ever used. I no longer carry umbrellas and stands since I've used this product. It gives near perfect studio quality lighting each time without the use of multiple flash setup. I highly recommend it.

Images shared by: Robert

background, contrast, and sharpness adjustments

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Tags: Made with Product

 
Professional lighting without a bracket
By GrangerVerified Purchaser from Ithaca NY on 2/5/2007
Pros:
Softens Light
Cons:
Bulky
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, Lighting, Photojournalism
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

It really does what it says. I'm getting great light easily in both landscape and portrait orientations without a bracket. That alone is worth the price. Informative CD that comes with it is worth watching to learn the little tricks to help maximize its use. Its a little bulky to carry around, but for an event the little extra space is well worth it. It will slip easily around a lens for storage and is essentially unbreakable.

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I would buy this product again and again
By AbeVerified Purchaser from Hempstesd, NY on 2/5/2007
Pros:
Convenient Interface, Lightweight, Reliable, Softens Light
Cons:
Bulky
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, Lighting, Photography
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Not good for group photography

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