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Getting a 580EX II...Which flash diffuser?

 
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Apr 15, 2009 15:57 |  #1

Okay, firstly, I know this question has been asked before.
And I've spent the last hour looking through different threads on here about flash diffusers. But still can not decide which one to get.

I plan on using the flash whenever needed. Both indoor and outdoor. I know the diffuser won't be used in the daylight outside, but at night time I'd use it. As well as indoors.

Anyways, just want to know everyones suggestion on which one to get.
I have heard good and bad things about almost every one. But if theres one in particular that stands out to you, let me know. :)

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Apr 15, 2009 17:06 |  #2

Get the demb flipit. It is very adjustable to about any situation. I do not believe in diffusers though outdoors but indoors it is the flipit all the way..




  
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Apr 15, 2009 17:11 |  #3

Shooting wrote in post #7737533 (external link)
Get the demb flipit. It is very adjustable to about any situation. I do not believe in diffusers though outdoors but indoors it is the flipit all the way..

+1 here


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Apr 15, 2009 17:38 |  #4

Shooting wrote in post #7737533 (external link)
Get the demb flipit. It is very adjustable to about any situation. I do not believe in diffusers though outdoors but indoors it is the flipit all the way..

Huh...
I haven't even heard or seen this before.
It works well to direct the light onto a certain wall for a bounce..?


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Apr 15, 2009 17:49 as a reply to  @ Ivoryplum's post |  #5

You should check this out. You can turn it any direction to bounce off of any wall as well as having the camera in portrait mode with the flash pointed up and the bouncer/diffuser pointed forward towards the subject.

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …ProMax_80_20_Sy​stem_.html (external link)


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Apr 15, 2009 18:08 |  #6

Ivoryplum wrote in post #7737703 (external link)
Huh...
I haven't even heard or seen this before.
It works well to direct the light onto a certain wall for a bounce..?

I love it in every way...

www.dembflashproducts.​com (external link)




  
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Apr 15, 2009 18:30 |  #7

It's pretty neat.


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Apr 15, 2009 19:14 |  #8

which flipit size did you guys get?

i personally use the lumiquest 80/20 kit system and i love it


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Apr 15, 2009 19:49 |  #9

Diffusers themselves aren't too highly regarded on here huh...?
Most seem to just buy a cheap knock off on ebay just in case.

I will definitely look into 'flipit' product.
Looks like it'd work well!


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Apr 15, 2009 19:51 |  #10

Patrick wrote in post #7737767 (external link)
You should check this out. You can turn it any direction to bounce off of any wall as well as having the camera in portrait mode with the flash pointed up and the bouncer/diffuser pointed forward towards the subject.

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …ProMax_80_20_Sy​stem_.html (external link)

I like this too though.
The 80/20 seems like a smart idea.


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Apr 15, 2009 19:54 |  #11

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Apr 15, 2009 19:55 |  #12

Try first with a Index Card and Rubber Band .


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Apr 15, 2009 19:57 |  #13

Go to Michaels, and get a pack of fun foam sheets. Its about 5 bucks. Grab some velcro.

Take the yellow sheets and the white sheets out. Give the rest to your kids, or someone elses kids. That part isn't important. :)

Take one of each color, cut it down about 2/3s from top to bottom. Put some velcro on the ends. You have a bounce -- one for tungsten, and one for daylight.

Take the other two -- cut holes in each one ala the 80/20. Velcro. Now you have an 80/20 for both wb's.

Less than $10 bucks, maybe 10 minutes.

Looks just as good as the pro stuff too!


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Apr 15, 2009 20:19 |  #14

if you are not a DIY sorta person, I am and want to make some of the Fun Foam sort No kids so I never even knew Fun Foam existed... ;)) but still think this deal is sorta cool:

https://photography-on-the.net …38244&highlight​=PRESSlite

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Problem is it's a bit s'pensive for that it does...at $50...I have been teetering on the edge of one for a while now.


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Apr 15, 2009 20:59 |  #15

Lumiquest ProMax System (external link) with a camera rotating bracket......


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