Any thoughts on these diffusers?

Just got a 2nd 430 EX II and want to work more with off-camera flash, nothing pro, mostly just pics of my kids, so looking for something inexpensive that will give OK results.

http://www.amazon.com …1?ie=UTF8&m=AG1​FKBNAQKSKJ

I already have a stofen omni-bounce for one of my 430s, would I just bet better off getting one more of those?

you'd be better off having a white bedsheet a few feet in front of your flash and using it as a big softbox, and that's probably free

bigger = softer.

I use a big white plastic bounce card attached to the top of my flash.....

If you want, you can get that same thing on ebay for around $8....free shipping

I use one of this type diffuser in shooting macros. Mine is made by Lumiquest and I believe that the others are Chinese copies of that rig.

IMAGE LINK: http://rpcrowe.smugmug​.com …09200196&k=DnbU​E&lb=1&s=A

Like RPCrowe, I use the Demb FDP and , for on-camera flash, it does a great job.
Google "a better bounce card" for a low -to no cost alternative.

Regards,
Eric

I took 2 pieces of fun foam from the local hobby shop and made this. it's black on one side, and white on the other. velcro at the bottom to attach to my flash, and when attached, it's slightly curved.

I think it cost me a whopping $4 altogether.

Keyan wrote in post #14114234
Just got a 2nd 430 EX II and want to work more with off-camera flash, nothing pro, mostly just pics of my kids, so looking for something inexpensive that will give OK results.

http://www.amazon.com …1?ie=UTF8&m=AG1​FKBNAQKSKJ

I already have a stofen omni-bounce for one of my 430s, would I just bet better off getting one more of those?

I have it and I use it often. However, I do not use it as a "soft box" for portrait work.

The concept of soft box is that the bigger the box, the softer the light. The closer the box is to the subject, the softer the light

This mini soft box makes the surface area of the speelight "bigger" tp 48 sq.in but that is not much if your model is 3 -4 feet away. It will still be like a "point" source. if you are taking pictures of subjects that are closer, you will get a slighltly softer feel.

I use it when i am using the flash as a fill light during daytime outdoor shoots, since I feel that there is a wee bit of softening compared to bare flash.

Theoreticall this other soft box should be "better" as the surface area is 288 sq in

http://www.amazon.com …TF8&qid=1332250​087&sr=1-8

but you'll be better off spening your money on a Fotodiox " BD with a sock with a Bowen's mount and this bracket to mount your speedlight along the axis

http://www.amazon.com …TF8&qid=1332250​399&sr=8-6

If you want a cheap solution, buy one stand and a shoot thru umbrella for off camera flash.

The mini softbox you posted will leave you underwhelmed.

Agree with this completely:

shankarhokie wrote in post #14118585
I have it and I use it often. However, I do not use it as a "soft box" for portrait work.

The concept of soft box is that the bigger the box, the softer the light. The closer the box is to the subject, the softer the light

This mini soft box makes the surface area of the speelight "bigger" tp 48 sq.in but that is not much if your model is 3 -4 feet away. It will still be like a "point" source. if you are taking pictures of subjects that are closer, you will get a slighltly softer feel.

I use it when i am using the flash as a fill light during daytime outdoor shoots, since I feel that there is a wee bit of softening compared to bare flash.