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Dec 22, 2008 08:45 | #1

Hey guys,

I am looking for diffuser suggestions for my new 580ex ii. I am using it with a 50D. I want to pick one up today or tomorrow to use during X-mas. If anyone has recommendations and maybe some sample pics using it, that would be great.

Thanks

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Dec 22, 2008 08:49 | #2

Do you want something portable or is that not a consideration?

If portability is important, look into the Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce. I got a good deal on a couple on ebay.

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Dec 22, 2008 08:56 as a reply to @ _Sim's post | #3

Yes I am looking for portability. I was thinking about the Stofen Omni bounce, it looks very unobtrusive compared to others, but thought I would get some opinions

I was just looking at the Lumiquest Promax System. Has anyone used this diffuser system. It looks pretty nice.

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Dec 22, 2008 09:02 | #4

Tried this? Or am I on the wrong tracks in what you're after?

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Dec 22, 2008 09:07 | #5

Anke wrote in post #6926042

Tried this

? Or am I on the wrong tracks in what you're after?

Yup thats the kind of thing I was curious about. It looks like it does a pretty good job, and seems like you could make your own with a visit to a craft shop.

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Dec 22, 2008 13:16 | #6

how about a flip it http://www.dembflashproducts.com/ from my reading here don't mention a gary fong cloud lots of strong feelings about that one

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Dec 22, 2008 13:26 as a reply to @ dashotgun's post | #7

I use a alcohol bottle as a diffuser on my 580EX II...sounds silly but it works pretty good. It fits just right too...I cut off the top and it slides snugly on the flash head. I have a big bicycle tire inner tube on the head to help hold the bottle on.

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ISO - 200
Shutter - 1/125
Aperture - 4.0
Metering - Evaluative
Focal Length - 55mm
Flash Mode - Manual
Power - 1/32 +03

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Dec 22, 2008 13:32 as a reply to @ Samanax's post | #8

Really like the lighting, but is that a bottle bottle?

Heavy if it is?

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Dec 22, 2008 13:38 | #9

G.. wrote in post #6927482

Really like the lighting, but is that a bottle bottle?

Heavy if it is?

It's a white plastic alcohol bottle that we had in the house and it might weigh a couple of ounces (if that).

I read about using a alcohol bottle at a DIY photo lighting web site and decided to give it a try. It's just a typical 70% isopropyl alcohol bottle you can get from almost any drug store (got mine at Longs Drugs).

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Dec 22, 2008 13:44 | #10

Does the alcohol add to the difusion? How do you keep the alcohol in the bottle? Sorry, I just had to ask.

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Dec 22, 2008 13:45 as a reply to @ fitzhughsmith's post | #11

The alchooool hash noo effecct wotshoweva!

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Dec 22, 2008 13:47 | #12

Seriously, Chuck Gardner has instructions on making your own diffuser here. http://super.nova.org/DPR/

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Dec 22, 2008 13:47 as a reply to @ G..'s post | #13

Sorry Sammanax could not help myself :oops:

I really do like the lighting and will look for a suitable bottle to have a play.
Thanks for sharing.

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Dec 22, 2008 13:52 as a reply to @ G..'s post | #14

LOL...no, no alcohol in the bottle. We use the alcohol (rubbing kind, not drinking kind...we don't drink) to control pests on our orchids so tend to always have several bottles in the closet.

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Seriously, Chuck Gardner has instructions on making your own diffuser here. http://super.nova.org/DPR/

Good link, thanks!

I also made my own ABBC (A Better Bounce Card) out of Fun Foam. Here's a sample shot for comparison to the bottle diffuser.

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ISO - 200
Shutter - 1/125
Aperture - 5.6
Metering - Evaluative
Focal Length - 55mm
Flash Mode - Manual
Power - 1/16

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Dec 22, 2008 18:43 as a reply to @ Samanax's post | #15

The omni bounce defusers suck ass here is my flash diffuser comparison http://FiroTechnics.deviantart.com …user-Comparison-100244874

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