I'm going to head back to my early days of flash and lighting. I can remember what a fascinating word "diffusion" was. Almost mystical. It seemed if I put a fancy expensive diffuser on it would solve all my lighting problems. I think that word alone sells 80% of the devices out there. Ominbounce is a very cool and well thought out word. It actually makes sense to it's application.
After taking lighting courses I wanted to stay on top of it so I decided to host several workshops for local camera clubs. I figured the best way to member something is to teach it. During one workshop a women pulled out a Fong lightsphere and asked how to freeze her son while he was plying hockey using it. At that point it really hit me on how much misinformation is out there. Camera settings were not important, but the diffuser was.
I wish I was as smart as Gary Fong. As for charging high prices items that are inexpensive to manufacture I'd be inconsolable for about an hour but then I'd be OK.
His gear takes a beating here but this is what these forums are about. My new motto. Buy whatever you want, it is your money, just make it an educated purchase.
That is exactly what I use mine for!!!
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