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Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Houston, TX on 2/22/2008
It works - It works well. The thing is huge - it's the only downside but it's limited to practicality - not a functional limitation. When is use, it does what I bought it to do and it does it very well.
I just don't like having a tupperware bowl on my flash unit ;)
from Fl on 2/21/2008
The Lightshpere works as describe. It was easy to use, gave me good lighting, and softened the light without any washout, over /under exposures. Needless to say, it does havfe limited range and is very dependance on the quality of your flash. I used a Nikon SB-600 and it work extremly well.
from Peoria, IL. on 1/21/2008
When shooting close, it gives a softer light than straight flash. For more distant shots, it helps to have light colored walls and ceilings to help bounce the light. At receptions, in large halls, I really prefer to use straight flash for any shots at 15 feet or more. Setting a higher ISO helps a bit. As Gary's video shows, it works much better than straight flash for portraits within a distance of 5-15 feet.
from Louisiana on 1/21/2008
It is a handy gadget to have in your camera bag, but I think it is too expensive. There are several do it yourself items similar to this on the internet which performs just as well. It does appear more professional than those DIY items.
from Orange County, CA on 9/26/2007
This is a very convenient on-flash diffuser. The internal inverted dome gives it great flexibility in use...especially when you tilt the camera into portrait. No need for a stroboframe. Goes on and comes off very fast.
from NASSAU. BAHAMAS on 8/5/2007
the lightsphere is lightweight & gives off studio like effect
from Binghamton, NY on 7/11/2007
Good addition for a speedlight, speads light out nicely. Very convienent, lights nicely. I use this and the cloud quite often. Gonna add another soon.
from Woodbridge, VA on 7/10/2007
Over all the product work as described.
It does not stay on when flash is tilted in the normal position. You have to tape it to the flash and that could be very annoying since you can't just take it off if you need to in a hurry.
from Columbus, OH on 6/22/2007
Never liked to use flash in the past because of the hard shadows. This flash diffusor works for me. It takes a lot of space in my bag but I am sure I would miss it if flash lighting is required and I had left it at home.
from Silver Spring, Maryland on 5/21/2007
Great Scots I think I found it!
I have the cloud and I must say I prefer the clear. Images were brighter and had more pop!
This is the best for indoor use. I would go with the cloud for outdoor use especially if shooting in the sun at a white wedding dress!!
I have all three Gary Fong diffusers (whale tail, cloud, clear) and this one might be my favorite!
from Chilliwack, B.C., Canada on 5/9/2007
I need a flash for macro photography of insects, but I only need enough flash to show bady parts without over lighting the bugs. This product works great for that. It clearly shows the insect and makes plant foliage look nice and green. It really cuts down on the shine on the leaves.
from Kaneohe, Oahu, Hawaii... on 3/30/2007
Well, it's big, but it does work. Stays on my Nikon SB600, but will get knocked off if bumped. This is a good thing, as you do not want your flash or hot shoe taken off instead. Reduces your flash distance in half. This is expected. Anything outdoors in the daylight at more than 20 feet, would not be effective. Also, works best with APS SLR sensor sizes at higher ISOs. The better the light sensitivity of the camera, the better...
from N.Colorado on 3/26/2007
Great mount on my Nikon SB's. Great light out of an on camera flash diffuser. NO MORE BRACKETS!