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Brand:Gary Fong

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Gary Fong C1 Cloud Lightsphere II, Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System.

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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 Rocktronx

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 Scott

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 E

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 Guy

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 RAS4X5

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 JMH

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 Steve

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 dmcusmc

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 Lua

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.

Images shared by: Jose Lua

Outdoors shooting

Tags: Excellent fill flash, Using Product

This product is amazing.

By Jim

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.

Images shared by: Jim

Antique Beer Stine

Tags: Using Product

Amazing

By Greytata

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 girl

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 Robert

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

Tags: Made with Product

Professional lighting without a bracket

By Granger

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 Abe

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

Customer Reviews about the Gary Fong C1 Cloud Lightsphere II, Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System. at Adorama