A Better Better Beamer ?

Is this new product from Harbor Digital Designs A "Better" Better Beamer

XT Flash Extender

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …5078&is=REG&A=S​howProduct

I am not sure it is "BETTER" it is certainly more expensive. I dragged my heels at buying the "real" Better Beamer and waited until I found one used on eBay.

BYW: they don't pop up on eBay very often.

More expensive, wont fold flat. Since they sell just the lens http://www.harbordigit​aldesign.com …placementfresne​llens.aspx it might make for a great DIY project.

ChunkyDA wrote in post #13063441
wont fold flat.

Hmmm, I'll have to look for some tests and reviews. The better beamer does a great job throwing light across a football field for 400mm and 600mm, but if the performance is comparable, I think I'd like the stubbier more sturdy look of this Harbor Digital one.

any new info on this?
Im looking at getting a flash extender with my new flash.
I dont mind the extender not folding flat as it should be faster/easier to put on the flash in a hurry.

the better beamer says 2-3 stops better and the harbor digital says up to 2 stops. Hmmmm
Thanks

well, i just bought a 430 ex2 and a harbor digital flash extender.
I will put a thread up when I get them and get a chance to use them. or I may just post in this thread since its already here.

after using this flash extender for some time now I will give my thoughts.

1. it works very well.
2. its pretty sturdy.

however, it is bulky and therefore I forget it sometimes as it doesnt fit in my backpack. So no matter how well something works, its useless when you leave it home.

if your bag is big enough, this is a good extender with ZERO set up time which is very nice.
if your bag isnt big enough, perhaps get a better beamer as they fold flat, or buy a bigger bag.

im looking into options to hang from my backpack to put this in. like a lens case or something.