Flash diffuser Lambency
October 26th, 2007
I'm not a big fan of flash, but in some situations it is still very difficult to do without it, the "problem" major flash for me is the scattering of light, the light exiting the flash is directly and very few broadcasts that usually causes image "flat" with significant shadows.
The first SLR to have to work as a "bounce" we seek a surface, usually as neutral as possible and we orient the flash head to the surface (wall, ceiling, ...) which will "break" the harsh light and give an indirect light, softer.
Under certain conditions, like in a church, it is impossible to work in bounce, the ceiling is usually too high to reflect light coming from the flash, a few props picture (as LumiQuest) offer solutions that are secured to the head Flash, these solutions are based on two principles, reflection and diffusion.
I bought some time ago in a small box has LumiQuest light that comes to "scratch" on the flash head (about 20 euros), more light is already posted online for lighting but for me it 's is not a panacea, with the use of a very wide angle for group shots the light is too direct and coverage of the flash is not wide enough.
I discovered when I went to a U.S. forum, the presenter of a kind Lambency tupperweare, silicone thick enough, apparently the old version was "hard" it is flexible, allowing the crush in its camera bag. The Lambency is transparent and grooved, which allows you to lose less energy and diffuse the light well, I enjoyed my previous order on ebay (the remote for the D200) to add this accessory to my basket and take advantage of postage.
The diffuser is fixed on the flash head vertically, the flash enters the concave dome and then be reflected through the grooves, coverage and distribution is therefore maximal (light loss as well). It is recommended to push the flash of a diaph to offset the loss of power.
I could make some images to test and the result looks really interesting, so in summary:
- Positives: Cheap, high diffusion, maximum coverage, may well be used in flash deported in the middle of a room given the degree of coverage.
- Negatives: discretion (we have a little feeling to walk with a pot of noodles on top of the flash), congestion in the larger camera bag with accessories LumiQuest, a slightly higher consumption of flash.
October 26th, 2007 at 6:18
It's basically a lightsphere at a price a bit more reasonable!
October 26th, 2007 at 6:30
I would like to see the result, for cons, it's super ugly
October 26th, 2007 at 6:54
Spica, yes it is quite a lightsphère, but the official cost is 69 euros , this one has 10 euros
October 26th, at 6:57 in 2007
c true that it looks like the Lightsphere but with an affordable price ...
I also do not mind a little review ...
by cons, it's funny because even the photo with the product are well ... we recognize the work of the master, who even with photo lambda Basically, we released some nice pictures ... lol
October 26th, 2007 at 8:41
What is the address of your seller on eBay? Thank you.
October 27th, 2007 at 10:50
Same thing, I'm much more influenced by the pictures of products as a possible use of pot noodles in itself!
October 29th, 2007 at 1:51
great find, but watch it Lambency Flash Diffuser (not lambecy)
October 29th, 2007 at 2:36
Adrian, thank you
Cary, I do not give precise addresses but if you do a search on Lambency (as rightly said Nawacki) you should find your happiness
JRambaud: I should have done with images Quickly
October 30th, 2007 at 6:21
I hate to see what it gives, it would change may be the opinion that I made use of a flash
October 31st, 2007 at 9:26
My super anxious to see your results!
I wait to press the button "buy"
November 7th, 2007 at 6:15
photos, photos ...
and especially a review to get an idea of the potential ...
November 27th, 2007 at 9:32
This flash diffuser Lambecy is an outright infringement of the Lightspere of Gary Fong, so much so that they return the pictures G. Fong (3 thumbs of a beautiful blonde) to show the effect of diffusion on ebay that exposes the product!
I bought a lightsphere (cloud model), and whether the Lambecy is as effective, I have to say a word for it! The effect is simply bluffing in portrait, soft lighting and shading, I rediscovered my flash!
November 28th, 2007 at 1:13
Having also bought a lightsphere but the model II which is the model more clear and good for the little that I could test, yeah, it really gives a lovely light.
It's still early galley to find the right settings ...
PS: they are so good that it's pictures??
November 29th, 2007 at 11:29
Eric quite a pure forgery that of Gary, and for having both at hand I can assure you that there is no difference (other than price, of course
) And I confirm, I covered two private events and the result is stunning.
Adrian has not yet post the photos were private events covered and I do not'll post the pictures here if you've done "with and without" has not hesitated to post here
November 29th, 2007 at 8:15
oki no pb ...
bin for the moment I really did not test properly speaking, except make my head at arm's length with and without ... so I do not post them shits c ...
by cons on my site (see click on my name in the comments here ...
), Most of the photos from the series' shooting Julie "were made with lead to the shadows. And yeah, it eats a lot of flash because the batteries showed signs of weakness (the first time it happens ...)
December 8th, 2007 at 10:15
What is a good price for a broadcaster like that including postage on ebay?
January 17th, 2008 at 7:23
Well I bought on Ebay this Lambency early January, I still await delivery.
mail sent to the seller, for the moment I have no answer. I'm taking pictures next week and I wanted to use it. I think it will be possible. But I hope to have an answer and the object in question because of course available to the payment, it was accepted ...
22nd January, 2008 at 6:12
I also purchased the Tupperware, it's horrible actually, it takes the place and I'm still not sure when and or use it just mostly comparing it to the bouncing wall "but it must necessarily be that I do my testing contained environment.
Regarding the tests available on the net, a little research on Flickr gives AC:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/darbig/1352570089/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sheniferous/358019451/
and finally, very detailed:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/twiladavisreed/364340241/
The latter included tests of Demba Spread Pro, another option outgrowth has put on your flash.
I particularly recommend this photo:
http://www.dembflashproducts.com/product_news/i/guys-ws.jpg
February 20th, 2008 at 7:16
I live in Switzerland, I am quite interested by the purchase of broadcaster Lambercy and I wonder if anyone knows a reliable vendor for this item?
thank you in advance!
May 26th, 2008 at 7:01
Well well, I feel I'm gonna break
June 5th, 2008 at 9:31
Hello
I compared the Gary Fong lightshpere relative has many other methods of distribution, including the flash bounce. After all it is very important for my profession of phtoographe marriage.
You will find the results of comparative test of sprinklers in:
http://www.photographe-mariages.net/photographe/flash/resultat-diffuseur-flash.htm
But I can already tell you that inside there is the highest ranked.
Slts,
Nice Wedding Photographer
June 5th, 2008 at 10:02
PMN: Thanks for your test, but in fact all the interest of the Gary Fong is proposing to do when you bounce does not limit available such as a church, if your test on a simple goat pafond the 45 degrees would have given satisfactory results
October 17th, 2008 at 4:48
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December 26th, 2008 at 2:22
I just received mine. Quq After trials, I have to use it also inside, but without the lid. I have CETE way rebound and a minimum of direct light that deals lead the shadows ... Really good this tool ...
Merry Christmas New Year to all!
11th January, 2009 at 12:05
exactly which site I can find and order the LumiQuest?
February 7th, 2009 at 2:16
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February 7th, 2009 at 2:48
Hello
After having researched and studied several broadcasters, I finally ordered a Demba.
This article (along with others on this site) but I was very helpful in my choice (this type of attachment is finally only way to achieve good lighting), and I thank you !
I have published the results of the comparison in a small article http://www.etisan.ch/wordpress/2009/02/07/diffuseur-reflecteur-pour-flash
I am allowed to quote your article attached for the information he gave me.
Have a nice weekend
July 29th, 2009 at 2:25
Very interesting article and the links given in the comments are equally
I think quickly order a Lightsphère Cloud Dome with Chrome ... we'll see what happens 
Thank you again 
November 28th, 2009 at 10:52 a.m.
And more AC can serve a cake mold