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from Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico on 1/28/2011
Comments about Sto-Fen Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX/580EX II Flash:
Use it indoors and will help you to soften the flash light, Use it with a set of color gels
from Cumberland plateau Tn. on 4/13/2010
Comments about Sto-Fen Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX/580EX II Flash:
I have sto-fen diffusers for my 580 EXII and my 430EXII flashes.
from Tacoma, WA on 4/11/2010
Comments about Sto-Fen Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX/580EX II Flash:
I have owned several and I just love it.
from Texas on 2/21/2010
Comments about Sto-Fen Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX/580EX II Flash:
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!
from San Mateo, CA on 2/3/2010
Comments about Sto-Fen Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX/580EX II Flash:
This proves you don't have to spend a fortune to get good results.
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
from Northern Virginia on 1/10/2010
Comments about Sto-Fen Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX/580EX II Flash:
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.
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from Chesapeake, VA on 9/6/2009
Comments about Sto-Fen Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX/580EX II Flash:
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.
[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from Austin, TX on 7/9/2009
Comments about Sto-Fen Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX/580EX II Flash:
It's simply a plastic diffuser but it's easier to snap on than the barf bag I was using before.
from Sharpsbrug,GA on 7/8/2009
Comments about Sto-Fen Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX/580EX II Flash:
THis is a lot easier to carry on my belt or in a bag thank the large drink container I also have.
from New York on 5/13/2009
Comments about Sto-Fen Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX/580EX II Flash:
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.
from NY on 2/21/2009
Comments about Sto-Fen Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX/580EX II Flash:
it takes time to put it on your flash
from St. Pete Beach, FL on 2/20/2009
Comments about Sto-Fen Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX/580EX II Flash:
It gives you nice suttle flash
from Germantown, MD on 2/20/2009
Comments about Sto-Fen Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX/580EX II Flash:
Nice for Portraits.
from Houston, TX on 2/6/2009
Comments about Sto-Fen Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX/580EX II Flash:
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.
from Shippensburg, PA on 1/23/2009
Comments about Sto-Fen Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX/580EX II Flash:
This diffuses the flash very nicely, whether the flash is straight on or bouncing off the ceiling. Provides very nice, even illumination.
from Orange County, CA on 1/22/2009
Comments about Sto-Fen Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX/580EX II Flash:
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.
from Locust Grove, OK on 1/21/2009
Comments about Sto-Fen Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX/580EX II Flash:
This works well to diffuse harsh flash lighting and when used with the angled flash can fill in large areas where dark shadows can detract from your photos.
from Rancho Mirage CA on 1/21/2009
Comments about Sto-Fen Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX/580EX II Flash:
Large group functions and celebrity photos
from Cupertino,CA on 1/21/2009
Comments about Sto-Fen Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX/580EX II Flash:
After reading lots of good review about this product, I decided to buy one as it isn't super expensive but for just a piece of plastic, I'm not sure if it's inexpensive though. I like the size as it's not too bulky to carry it around in my Crumpler 6MDH.
from Huntington Beach, Ca on 1/14/2009
Comments about Sto-Fen Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX/580EX II Flash:
Haven't used this that much as of yet. So far, it is great to soften the light.
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from Centreville, VA on 1/14/2009
Comments about Sto-Fen Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX/580EX II Flash:
I use this on my 580exII to keep light from being too harsh.. basically I use it as a diffuser.
It fits perfectly on the flash, and protects the top portion of the flash.
The only downside is the flash case can't close completely over the flash with it installed, and it is such a tight fit, that I don't want to take it off and put it on frequently to prevent wear on the flash.
from New Mexico on 1/14/2009
Comments about Sto-Fen Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX/580EX II Flash:
Great Product
[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from Miami on 1/14/2009
Comments about Sto-Fen Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX/580EX II Flash:
easy to use
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from The high mountains of Northern Illinois on 1/14/2009
Comments about Sto-Fen Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX/580EX II Flash:
The Sto-fen works well for most indoor shots with my 580 EX-II. Because of the rubber edge strips on the EX-II it fits a lot tighter than on the original 580 EX and can sometimes be a little hard to remove from the flash.
I also have a Omni-Bounce for the 430 EX flash and was pleased to find that it can stack completely inside of the slightly larger 580 model so saves valuable space in my carry case.
As is clearly stated by Sto-Fen, the Omni-Bounce costs 2.5 stops, but with a 580 EX and shooting at ISO 400, that's really not a concern.
from Tucson AZ on 12/30/2008
Comments about Sto-Fen Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX/580EX II Flash:
It's a fine bare bulb diffuser. Don't expect a lot from it. It softens shadows, but rotating your flash over your shoulder at the ceiling may well achieve the same effect (except out doors!).Not a bad deal. Adorama has been reliable so far, and their [@] pages have been amazingly valuable!
from Merritt Island, FL on 12/30/2008
Comments about Sto-Fen Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX/580EX II Flash:
Canon should've included this essential add-on. Since it didn't, the Omni-Bounce is perfect for it.
from Kerala, INDIA on 12/30/2008
Comments about Sto-Fen Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX/580EX II Flash:
The negative point is it should be handled with care. If you stick it into your pocket during a shootout it gets to wear out or crack easily. However this is a very good product and gives good even spread of the flash. All levels of photographers will find this a very useful tool with your speedlight.
from Great White North on 8/6/2008
Comments about Sto-Fen Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX/580EX II Flash:
Convenient for situations when normal equipment is not available
from Wellington, Co. on 3/6/2008
Comments about Sto-Fen Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX/580EX II Flash:
A simple way to diffuse the light source to reduce harsh lighting. Also help to wrap the light around the subject
from Las Vegas on 3/6/2008
Comments about Sto-Fen Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX/580EX II Flash:
Has to be stretched a bit as the instructions state, however after initial stretching fits onto flash fine.
from Stafford, VA on 1/23/2008
Comments about Sto-Fen Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX/580EX II Flash:
Pops onto the flash easily and provides a nicely diffused output.
from Portland, Oregon on 1/22/2008
Comments about Sto-Fen Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX/580EX II Flash:
For wonderful even lighting, bounce, fill, portraits, you need this, the opaque model. I've been experimenting outdoors with the gold model and have found some interesting uses. You would have to decide on whether it was for you. The opaque is great. I use the model for the Canon 580 EX II.
from Glen Burnie, MD on 1/21/2008
Comments about Sto-Fen Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX/580EX II Flash:
I started using the omni-bounce recently and it seems to work fairly well. As a novice to photography I have to think about the position of the flash a little more with it in place. There is far less affect even when the flash is at 45 degrees. Otherwise it is still a good product.
from Toronto, Ontario, Canada on 9/26/2007
Comments about Sto-Fen Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX/580EX II Flash:
I like using it - as the 580EXII can be a tad harsh it does well to soften the shadows and impart a somewhat more natural appearance to the highlights on people faces and other objects which require a little bit of added light. It stays on my flash most of the time for indoor shots.
from Kingston, TN on 3/26/2007
Comments about Sto-Fen Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX/580EX II Flash:
I haven't tried all of the other products that claim to soften on camera flash, but the Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce works for me. It is small, easy to carry, and it works better than direct flash.
from Brooklyn, NY on 2/12/2007
Comments about Sto-Fen Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX/580EX II Flash:
Great for softening flash, easy to put on but a little more difficult to get off.
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
from Baltimore, MD on 2/12/2007
Comments about Sto-Fen Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX/580EX II Flash:
Great in a small room having a white reflective surface to bounce light off of the walls and/or ceiling. Otherwise if you don't bounce the light with this, you won't see a difference in most other applications; will look the same as bare flash as light is just dispursed everywhere. Softens shadows on subject nicely.Keep flash at 45 degrees (or 60 degrees) to get best results while bouncing off white/reflecting wall/ceiling. I have noticed the flash does have to work a little harder so a little more juice is required, but results are worth it. Performs up to expectations and definetly recommended if you're going for the effects it accomplishes.Asim [...]
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from Birmingham, Alabama on 2/10/2007
Comments about Sto-Fen Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX/580EX II Flash:
I've been using this product for a couple of days. It's not a bad product at all. It is what it is and does what it's meant to do. It does diffuse the light from my 580EX nicely. I'd recommend spending the extra money on a LightSphere II