Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX/580EX II Flash

2022-01-02T07:40:39

These modifiers are reasonably color neutral. The flat top allows good intensity for ceiling bounce while the faceted sides spread well. They are thick material and never experienced cracking. They go on easily but have an annoying habit coming off when carrying pointing down. They are soft so make no sound on the floor. Like the way they perform in venues so just keep spares as a trade-off. Need to be less $$. Recommended.

Robin M.

2019-03-29T10:03:29

too small.

Casey H.

2018-08-21T08:38:04

Fits the 580 exii well. A bit snug at first.

Kristina B.

2018-05-02T09:20:24

The Sto-Fen does what it claims. In terms of flash modifiers, it's far from the best choice, but with a speedlight in a softbox or umbrella, off-camera, or even on-camera - the spread of diffusion is far better than without.

Stephen R.

2017-11-12T08:03:22

Every one of our on-camera flash heads use one.

NANCY D.

2013-09-30T21:00:00

This works to diffuse the harsh light from the flash, the light 'washes' over someone's face, for example, rather than 'spot lighting' them. Very Uncomplicated to use - simple is very often the best and it sure is here. WELL worth the $$

Ann B.

2013-07-01T21:00:00

Great little product and comparing it to my Gary Fong lightsphere, I prefer this much more pictures look better and lighting is awesome. Also great service in the store very friendly to shop at and very helpful

Ryan

2013-06-21T21:00:00

For most circumstances, the single most important flash/speedlite accessory a budding photographer can buy is a good diffuser. The Sto-Fen Omni is made in sizes that fit most all modern speedlites and is the 'gold standard' for creating softer, more usable light. Buy one; it works!

Darryl M.

2013-04-22T21:00:00

does not fit well, falls off a lot

bigfoot

2012-07-22T21:00:00

Convenient and fast when you want to pack light and need a bouncer.

CARL L.

2012-03-11T21:00:00

A must have to reduce the harsh light coming from a high power flash such as the 580EX 11.

BRYAN M.

2011-12-30T19:00:00

I been using this for about a month now. I must conclude that my pictures are so much better with the Sto-Fen Omni Bounce. This product is a no brainer and a must have.

Jojo Y.

2011-11-13T19:00:00

does its suposed to do, very well.

Justo

2011-09-03T21:00:00

This is never removed from my Canon 580 EX flash unit. It is perfect for bounce flash applications. Interestingly, it also seems to open doors for me For whatever reason, when people see my camera with the diffuser on the flash they assume I'm a professional photographer. It has allowed me to get shots otherwise unavailable to me. After looking at my camera gear, the most common question people pose is, "Who do you work for?" Not a bad additional benefit to the diffuser!

ras

2011-01-27T19:00:00

Use it indoors and will help you to soften the flash light, Use it with a set of color gels

OCTAVIO E.

2010-04-12T21:00:00

I have sto-fen diffusers for my 580 EXII and my 430EXII flashes.

Joe

2010-04-10T21:00:00

I have owned several and I just love it.

Neroon

2010-02-20T19:00:00

It is often very difficult to obtain correct skin color under artificial lighting with either direct or fill flash. This offers an acceptable, low cost, easy to use solution. I am no longer reluctant to use my flash!

JAMES C.

2010-02-02T19:00:00

This proves you don't have to spend a fortune to get good results.

Bob

2010-01-09T19:00:00

I have one of these and use it all the time with my 580EX flash. So, when I bought a 580EXII, I immediately ordered another one. However, the 580EXII is a slightly different design (it has a rubber seal on the seam), and this doesn't fit quite so well. It fits, but you have to force it on and I'm concerned repeated forcing will damage the rubber seal on the 580EXII flash.

TIMOTHY P.

2009-09-05T21:00:00

I've used the Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for quite some time with other flashes. Once you get used to the output of a flash with the Omni-Bounce, it's a must have. The only problem is it does not come off and on the 580EX II very well. It get's hung up on the rubber weather sealing, so putting it on and taking it off is a bit of a task. That's the only reason I deducted a star.

KYLE O.

2009-07-08T21:00:00

It's simply a plastic diffuser but it's easier to snap on than the barf bag I was using before.

yarnairb

2009-07-07T21:00:00

THis is a lot easier to carry on my belt or in a bag thank the large drink container I also have.

2nd J.

2009-05-12T21:00:00

I purchase this for both my strobes, 580ex and 420ex and they both work as expected. Doesn't get in the way and it fills the areas out when needed. Every photographer should have one or two handy in their carry on during shoots.

Jay R.

2009-02-20T19:00:00

it takes time to put it on your flash

HR

2009-02-19T19:00:00

Nice for Portraits.

RYAN S.

2009-02-19T19:00:00

It gives you nice suttle flash

jm

2009-02-05T19:00:00

Perfect for bouncing light wherever you need it. Useless outdoors unless you want to waste several stops of light behind you and not get any diffusing effect. But in tight spaces with white walls, its great. When used off camera on a light stand and paired with another speedlight/stofen on a stand, you can get that barebulb look and fill whole room with soft light. Fits a bit tight on the 580EXII due to the rubber strips they added to the flash head. But, its a small issue.

Vu

2009-01-22T19:00:00

This diffuses the flash very nicely, whether the flash is straight on or bouncing off the ceiling. Provides very nice, even illumination.

RevDerek

2009-01-21T19:00:00

This thing does what it says. It diffuses the flash light and it does it well. You could build something for much cheaper to do the same job, but it likely wouldn't be as strong or durable. It fits the flash (Canon 580 EX) well and doesn't distort or stretch.

Scott T.