"Lightscoop"

I came across this link today. The genius of the idea really struck me as I am looking for a CHEAP way to get decent results with my pop up flash.

http://gazettephoto.bl​ogspot.com …/bounce-pop-up-flash.html

Its really a simple but amazing idea. Of course I'm going to work on building one for my 30D as soon as I get time on the weekend!

On the official homepage there is some samples.

http://www.lightscoop.​com/

It's a nice idea ,but I don't think the pop up flash has enough power to bounce off the ceiling to be very effective.

Lotto wrote in post #3284166
It's a nice idea ,but I don't think the pop up flash has enough power to bounce off the ceiling to be very effective.

I think you are wrong.

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Gee, is that from a scene of "Honey, I shrink the building"?

Lotto wrote in post #3284166
It's a nice idea ,but I don't think the pop up flash has enough power to bounce off the ceiling to be very effective.

Maybe not if you're using a bounce card, but this looks like it's a mirror. There won't be any diffusion to the light before it hits the ceiling. I think if you used higher ISO's like 400+ the pop up will provide plenty of light for general purposes. Of course It wouldn't be intended for use by professionals.

Lotto wrote in post #3284442
Gee, is that from a scene of "Honey, I shrink the building"?

It's from one of my favorite movies, "Being John Malkovich"
- That's a scene from the 7 1/2 floor

I'm disappointed that Gary Fong wasn't involved in the development or marketing of this thing.....

Titus213 wrote in post #3288619
I'm disappointed that Gary Fong wasn't involved in the development or marketing of this thing.....

Why is that? Then rather than 29.99 the cost would be 69.99. You know, for countless hours of tedious scentific research.

lol, I aint hatin' on Fong, just though I'd poke fun at him a little.


That scoop seems sorta cool, but still I'm not sure the on cam flash would provide enough light. Still works though!

I've told my friends to put tinfoil on their cameras to get the same effect. They want better flash without the cash. tinfoil works... haha

save up and get a real flash unit. this thing may be effective, but you still will get better results with an external flash.

cskn0125 wrote in post #3288718
Why is that? Then rather than 29.99 the cost would be 69.99. You know, for countless hours of tedious scentific research.

lol, I aint hatin' on Fong, just though I'd poke fun at him a little.


That scoop seems sorta cool, but still I'm not sure the on cam flash would provide enough light. Still works though!

It just has that Fong appeal IMO. I'm a bit surprised there may be another person out there that thinks like Fong.

bolantej wrote in post #3289265
save up and get a real flash unit. this thing may be effective, but you still will get better results with an external flash.

Exactly! The pop-up is still of marginal power. It can be useful but ...

A friend forwarded this exchange to me. I hope it's okay to reply (i'm the inventor)...

The Lightscoop does call on all the power pop-up flashes can muster, but they can bounce effectively when using the appropriate camera settings-- no replacement for an external strobe, certainly, but a good option for casual shooting and an intermediary solution for people who haven't the money yet for a $300+ flash unit. Here's a shot I took recently bouncing a pop-up flash with a Lightscoop.

Titus213 wrote in post #3295276
Exactly! The pop-up is still of marginal power. It can be useful but ...

I looked at the website. It's just someone else trying to make a buck! When are people going to learn?

The website mentions that it works well with a ceiling (what does that tell you) and that you have to compensate you camera. +1, +2 , etc

Good grief!

I have never tried it, but here is a Limiquest product that is only 12.95. I have the Promax system and really like it, which is the only reason I am offering this up. -->CLICK HERE<--