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(based on 28 ratings)
Brand: LumiQuest
Located in: Flash/Lighting
Lumiquest Soft Screen, a Diffusion Sheet for On-Camera Pop-up Flashes.
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
3.9 stars
(based on 28 reviews)
88% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Consistent output(10), Durable(6), Easily interchangeable(7), Easy to clean(5), Easy to use(4)
Best Uses:
Fill flash(10), General purpose(10), Lighting(3), Night photography(3), Photography(4)
Describe Yourself:
Casual user(3), Enthusiast(13), Semi-professional(4)
 
Directions poor
By SVAVerified Purchaser from Ithaca, NY on 1/13/2011
Pros:
Lightweight
Best Uses:
Portraits
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Was this a gift?:
No

Comments about LumiQuest Lumiquest Soft Screen, a Diffusion Sheet for On-Camera Pop-up Flashes.:

Directions require trimming the hot shoe insert for Canon DSLR's. 1 side for "EOS" or 1 side for "Rebel." I have an EOS/Rebel. Which side would you trim and how much? Of course, I did the wrong side and it now won't stay in hot shoe. A waste of $.

 
Absolutely worthless
By kenVerified Purchaser from cedarhurst, long island on 1/12/2011
Pros:
Inexpensive
Cons:
Doesnt actually do anythi
Best Uses:
In an RMA return envelope
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about LumiQuest Lumiquest Soft Screen, a Diffusion Sheet for On-Camera Pop-up Flashes.:

Good idea/concept. Product is absolutely worthless. No change in photo

 
handy and quick
By luigi oVerified Purchaser from san diego, ca on 1/25/2010
Pros:
Consistent Output, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Versatile
Cons:
No drawbacks
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, Portraits
Describe Yourself:
Semi-pro Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about LumiQuest Lumiquest Soft Screen, a Diffusion Sheet for On-Camera Pop-up Flashes.:

very nice and easy to store and use

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great extra to have in camera bag!
By Carol N BVerified Purchaser from Richmond, VA on 1/10/2010
Pros:
Easy To Use, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, Night Photography
Describe Yourself:
Casual Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about LumiQuest Lumiquest Soft Screen, a Diffusion Sheet for On-Camera Pop-up Flashes.:

I found the flash on my Rebel to be harsh during night photography and it washes out the subject (especially little red spider). I was using piece of white printer paper, but it was hard to hold in place. I love this little diffuser. I am sure there are additional flashes and assessories that would be more professional, but I am not to that level yet (experience or financial). I have found it also works well indoors. For the price, this difusser is great and does exactly what I needed!

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
not easy to handle
By chess photoVerified Purchaser from san franscisco, ca on 9/29/2009
Pros:
Lightweight, Versatile
Cons:
Bulky
Best Uses:
Portraits
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about LumiQuest Lumiquest Soft Screen, a Diffusion Sheet for On-Camera Pop-up Flashes.:

I'll use on my eos canon, mostly for portraits.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great diffuser
By rosegrowerVerified Purchaser from TX on 9/3/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Fill Flash
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about LumiQuest Lumiquest Soft Screen, a Diffusion Sheet for On-Camera Pop-up Flashes.:

I use this diffuser when I need fill flash and it takes away some of the harsh flash.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
So much better than just using the pop-u
By EtcheverryPhotoVerified Purchaser from Los Angeles, CA on 3/30/2009
Pros:
Consistent Output, Durable, Easy To Use, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, Portraits
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about LumiQuest Lumiquest Soft Screen, a Diffusion Sheet for On-Camera Pop-up Flashes.:

Make your "ugly-maker" pop-up flash, not so ugly. It is amazing how much better your subjects look using this simple little device. Obiviously not as good as a bounce strobe, but much better if you do not have a bounce with you.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
"I would buy again"
By MarkVerified Purchaser from Newburyport on 2/7/2009
Pros:
Lightweight
Best Uses:
General Use
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about LumiQuest Lumiquest Soft Screen, a Diffusion Sheet for On-Camera Pop-up Flashes.:

It's basically as advertised - cheap, lightweight; but stiff at first, and not necessarily the most practical to put on every time.

[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
Nice!
By scooterapdVerified Purchaser from Charlotte, NC on 8/24/2008
Pros:
Consistent Output
Best Uses:
General Use
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about LumiQuest Lumiquest Soft Screen, a Diffusion Sheet for On-Camera Pop-up Flashes.:

Turned my 10D into a little point and shoot using this diffuser. Now we just leave the camera laying around the house and the lumiquest does a nice job of diffusing the built-in flash. Much easier to manage than DIY jobs and reasonably priced...worth the $$.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
I would recommend this product to friend
By EricaVerified Purchaser from Oakboro, NC on 8/24/2008
Pros:
Consistent Output, Easy To Clean, Lightweight
Cons:
Difficult maneuverability
Best Uses:
General Use, Portraits
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about LumiQuest Lumiquest Soft Screen, a Diffusion Sheet for On-Camera Pop-up Flashes.:

I needed something to tone down the flash at those "in between" times, and this does the trick.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Does the job
By JimmyVerified Purchaser from Irvine, CA on 8/13/2008
Pros:
Consistent Output, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Portraits
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about LumiQuest Lumiquest Soft Screen, a Diffusion Sheet for On-Camera Pop-up Flashes.:

It definitely takes the sharp edges off of the shadows. I have to shape it a little to make it work just right, but after the first time, it keeps its shape so I don't have to continuously worry about it.

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
Nikon D200
By ACVerified Purchaser from Garfield Hts,Oh on 7/11/2008
Pros:
Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight
Best Uses:
General Use
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about LumiQuest Lumiquest Soft Screen, a Diffusion Sheet for On-Camera Pop-up Flashes.:

I use the Soft Screen on a Nikon D200. It won't get you professional results but it does diffuse the harsh light from the built-in strobe. It's worth taking a few seconds to put it on by sticking it in the hot shoe and folding over the flash and around the name plate. I usually bump the output up a little. I feel it would work even better if it retained that curved shape. It tends to stay flat against the strobe.

 
Great product, simple to use!
By DanVerified Purchaser from Sioux Falls, SD on 6/15/2008
Pros:
Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Easy To Clean
Best Uses:
Back-Up, General Use, Portraits
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about LumiQuest Lumiquest Soft Screen, a Diffusion Sheet for On-Camera Pop-up Flashes.:

This soft screen is perfect for my indoor photos, easy to use, my pictures look wonderful. The lighting is so much softer with this product.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great little gadget
By Camera LadyVerified Purchaser from Dunn, NC on 5/25/2008
Pros:
Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight
Best Uses:
General Use
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about LumiQuest Lumiquest Soft Screen, a Diffusion Sheet for On-Camera Pop-up Flashes.:

Saw this in a photo magazine. Did some research and liked the reviews. Works well.

[0 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Not Very Useful
By HalVerified Purchaser from FL on 4/17/2008
Pros:
Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Easy To Clean, Lightweight, Quiet
Cons:
Lose about 1 stop, White balance shift
Best Uses:
General Use
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about LumiQuest Lumiquest Soft Screen, a Diffusion Sheet for On-Camera Pop-up Flashes.:

Hoped to use it for close-ups but found it only reduced the light output.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Worked as promised! Very happy wit it.
By ElkeVerified Purchaser from Philadelphia, PA on 4/16/2008
Pros:
Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight, Quiet
Best Uses:
General Use, Night Photography, Portraits
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about LumiQuest Lumiquest Soft Screen, a Diffusion Sheet for On-Camera Pop-up Flashes.:

The Lumiquest soft screen is very easy to use and I love it! It diffuses the flash just enough to cut down on the "glarey" look. I did have to cut the piece that goes into the camera slot just a wee bit to make it fit. It is easy to handle and ver user-friendly.

 
Lumiquest Soft Screen works great
By SparksVerified Purchaser from Kendall Park, NJ on 2/21/2008
Pros:
Consistent Output, Durable, Easy To Clean, Lightweight
Best Uses:
General Use, Portraits
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about LumiQuest Lumiquest Soft Screen, a Diffusion Sheet for On-Camera Pop-up Flashes.:

The diffuser makes my photos much more evenly exposed. It also gives my portraits a softer look.

 
Easy to use and worked vrey well
By DSVerified Purchaser from Mpls on 2/21/2008
Pros:
Consistent Output, Durable, Easy To Clean, Lightweight
Best Uses:
General Use, Photojournalism, Portraits
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about LumiQuest Lumiquest Soft Screen, a Diffusion Sheet for On-Camera Pop-up Flashes.:

Seconds out of the bag it was on my Nikon. Used it at a family party that day...produced very soft light.

 
A Great Buy For The Money
By PrintmanVerified Purchaser from Salt Lake City,Ut on 2/21/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight, Very simple to use
Cons:
None at this time
Best Uses:
Back-Up, When in a hurry
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about LumiQuest Lumiquest Soft Screen, a Diffusion Sheet for On-Camera Pop-up Flashes.:

Bought this to see the difference with pop-up flash, quality of photo was amazing. Very easy to install on Cannon 400D, Instructions were great to describe simple alteration to Soft Screen for Cannon hot shoe. Good way to start before investing in a dedicated flash, they can be quite pricey.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Looks Like a Great Idea But....
By JulesVerified Reviewer from Chicago, IL on 11/26/2007
Pros:
Consistent Output, Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Photojournalism
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Professional
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about LumiQuest Lumiquest Soft Screen, a Diffusion Sheet for On-Camera Pop-up Flashes.:

I've tried this pocket-size diffuser on a couple digital cameras (Canon 10D & 30D) and it didn't seem to make much, if any difference in the flash lighting -- the effect was still harsh and overall unpleasant.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Attach on front needs to be more secure
By gbickelVerified Purchaser from Illinois on 9/26/2007
Best Uses:
Lighting, Photography
Pros:
Convenient Interface, Lightweight, Softens Light, Strong Construction
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Comments about LumiQuest Lumiquest Soft Screen, a Diffusion Sheet for On-Camera Pop-up Flashes.:

Be more secure in front.

 
Quick and easy!
By Jeff of the MK TeamVerified Purchaser from STL on 7/10/2007
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, Night Photography
Pros:
Convenient Interface, Softens Light
Describe Yourself:
Casual user, Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about LumiQuest Lumiquest Soft Screen, a Diffusion Sheet for On-Camera Pop-up Flashes.:

Helps with those Large Pupil people when churning out many images and no time to touch up after the fact

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Excellent value and works as advertised
By Olympus Buff from Phoenix, AZ on 5/9/2007
Best Uses:
Fill Flash
Pros:
Softens Light
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about LumiQuest Lumiquest Soft Screen, a Diffusion Sheet for On-Camera Pop-up Flashes.:

Very Compact and also works as my manual white balance card. I own Olympus FL-36 as well, but keep the SoftScreen in my case all the time

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
This was everything that I expected
By HEWDIVerified Purchaser from Staten Island NY on 5/8/2007
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, Photography
Pros:
Lightweight, Reliable, Softens Light
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about LumiQuest Lumiquest Soft Screen, a Diffusion Sheet for On-Camera Pop-up Flashes.:

I love the fact that I can be close to an object or person and not get a flash hot spot in the picture. It gives a soft illumination.

 
It does what it claims to do.
By M & M FilmsVerified Purchaser from WI on 5/8/2007
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, Lighting, Photography
Pros:
Lightweight, Reliable, Softens Light, Strong Construction
Cons:
Fair Interface
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about LumiQuest Lumiquest Soft Screen, a Diffusion Sheet for On-Camera Pop-up Flashes.:

It does what its suppose to do. Fits well on the Rebel XTi. Has some limitations on other cameras.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Softens the pop-up flash
By MattVerified Purchaser from Orange, CA on 2/13/2007
Best Uses:
Close up fill, Mid range portraits
Pros:
Lightweight, Softens Light
Cons:
Poor Interface
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about LumiQuest Lumiquest Soft Screen, a Diffusion Sheet for On-Camera Pop-up Flashes.:

It does what it is supposed to do. The way it connects to the camera is a little insecure, but it is one of the better ways to soften the hard direct light that comes from the pop up flash.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Technological Breaktrough, a 'Must Have'
By Uncle DannieVerified Purchaser from Bakersfield, CA on 2/5/2007
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, Lighting, Photography
Pros:
Lightweight, Softens Light, Strong Construction
Cons:
Absolutely None
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about LumiQuest Lumiquest Soft Screen, a Diffusion Sheet for On-Camera Pop-up Flashes.:

Very small and compact, easily fits into pocket or even the smallest camera bag. Does precisely what it claims to do, excellent for diffused light, macro-photography and portraiture. Add it all up, and the price makes this a must-have accessory.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
THE portable flash accessory for travel
By GrangerVerified Reviewer from Ithaca NY on 2/4/2007
Best Uses:
Fill Flash
Pros:
Easily stored, Lightweight, Softens Light
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about LumiQuest Lumiquest Soft Screen, a Diffusion Sheet for On-Camera Pop-up Flashes.:

This great little product deserves a review here. For those days when you're traveling light and don't want to haul your flash along just pop this on your camera flash (fits my D80 perfectly) and take your on-camera flash to a new level. Folds down to little more than credit card size.

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