Flash Diffuser Lambency
October 26th, 2007
I'm not a huge 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 direct and very few broadcast which usually causes image "flat" with important shadows.
The first reflex is to have to work "bounce" we seek a surface, usually as neutral as possible and oriented the flash head to the surface (wall, ceiling, ...) which will "break" the harsh light and provide indirect light, softer.
Under certain conditions such as in a church, it is impossible to work in bounce, the ceiling is generally too high to reflect light coming from the flash, a few props photo (as LumiQuest) offer solutions that are fixed on the head of flash, these solutions are based on two principles, reflection and scattering.
I bought some time ago in a little box has LumiQuest light that comes to "scratch" on the flash head (about 20 euros), the light is already longer transmitted illumination for live but for me it n ' is not a panacea, with the use of a very wide angle for group shots the light is too direct and coverage of lightning is not wide enough.
I found out while i was surfing on a U.S. forum, the diffuser Lambency a kind of 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, thus losing less energy and scatter light well, I took my previous order on ebay (the remote for d200) to add this accessory to my cart and enjoy the shipping.
The diffuser is fixed to the flash head in an upright position, the flash reaches the concave dome and then be reflected through the grooves, coverage and distribution is maximum (the loss of light as well). It is recommended to push the flash of an f-stop to offset the power loss.
I achieved some images to test and the result looks really interesting, so in summary:
- Positives: Cheap, large distribution, maximum coverage, may well be used in remote flash in the middle of a play given the degree of coverage.
- Negatives: discretion (it was a bit like walking around with a pot noodle on the head of his flash), congestion in the camera bag with the largest LumiQuest accessories, use a somewhat larger flash.
October 26th, 2007 at 6:18
Basically, this is a Lightsphere at a price a bit more reasonable!
October 26th, 2007 at 6:30
I'd like to see the result, for cons, it's super ugly
October 26th, 2007 at 6:54
Spica, yes it is quite a Lightsphere, but the official returns is 69 euros , 10 euros that has
October 26th, 2007 at 6:57
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 the same picture with the product are well ... we recognize the work of the master, that same picture with lambda at the base, leaves us with beautiful pictures ... lol
October 26th, 2007 at 8:41
What is the address of your eBay seller? Thank you.
October 27th, 2007 at 10:50
Like, I'm much more influenced by product photos as a possible use of pot noodles in itself!
October 29th, 2007 at 1:51
great find, but attention is Lambency Flash Diffuser (not lambecy)
October 29th, 2007 at 2:36
Adrian, thank you
Cary, I do not give precise address but if you do a search on Lambency (as rightly said nawack) you should find your happiness
JRambaud: I should have rapidemment images taken with
October 30th, 2007 at 6:21
I am anxious to see what it gives, it can be would change the opinion I did use a flash
October 31st, 2007 at 9:26
I'm super anxious to see your results!
I expected to press the button "buy"
November 7th, 2007 at 6:15
pictures, photos ...
a review and especially to get an idea of the potential ...
November 27th, 2007 at 9:32
This flash diffuser is downright Lambecy a counterfeit Lightspere Gary Fong, so much to take back pictures of G. Fong (3 vignettes of a beautiful blonde) to show the effect of diffusion on the ebay page that exposes the product!
I bought a Lightsphere (cloud model), and if the Lambecy is as effective, I have one word to say: go for it! The effect is simply stunning portrait, soft lighting and molded, I rediscover my flash!
November 28th, 2007 at 1:13
Having also bought a Lightsphere II model but the model is that more clear, and good for the little I've tested, it is true that it really gives a lovely light.
It's still early galley to find the right settings ...
PS: they are good then where is pictures?
November 29th, 2007 at 11:29
Eric, quite a pure forgery of that of Gary, and to have had both in hand I can assure you that there is no difference (besides price, of course
) And I confirm, I covered two private events and the result is astonishing.
Adrian has not yet post pictures of the events covered were private and I do not'll post the pictures here, if you've done "with and without" hesitation to post here
November 29th, 2007 at 8:15
oki no pb ...
bin for the moment I have not really test strictly speaking, if not make my head at arm's length with and without ... so I'll post shit no c ...
by cons on my website (see click on my name in the comments here ...
), Most of the photos from the series "shoot Julie" were performed with so dense shadows. And it's true that it eats a lot of flash as the batteries showed signs of weakness (the first time it happens ...)
December 8th, 2007 at 10:15
What is a good price for a diffuser like that including shipping on ebay?
January 17th, 2008 at 7:23
Well I bought it on Ebay Lambency early January, I am still waiting delivery.
mail sent to the seller, for now I have no answer. I have to take pictures next week and I wanted to use it. I think it will be possible. I hope to still get a response and the object in question because of course available to the payment, it was accepted ...
January 22nd, 2008 at 6:12
I also bought the tupperware, actually it's awful, it takes the place and I'm still not convinced of when and where to use it exactly especially when comparing it to "bouncing wall" but it must necessarily be that I do my tests environements confines.
Regarding tests available on the net, a little research on Flickr gives ca:
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 Demb Disseminate 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'm quite interested in purchasing the diffuser Lambercy and I wonder if anyone knows a reliable vendor for this object?
thank you in advance!
May 26th, 2008 at 7:01
Well well I feel like I'm gonna break
June 5th, 2008 at 9:31
Hello,
I compared the Gary Fong lightshpere compared to many other methods of dissemination, including the bounce flash. After all it is very important for my profession of phtoographe wedding.
You will find the results of the comparative test of broadcasters here:
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 it was just Gary Fong's sake is to propose to the Bounce when you have no ceiling available such as a church, in the case of a single test tone on Bouce pafond has the 45 degree would have given satisfactory results
October 17th, 2008 at 4:48
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December 26th, 2008 at 2:22
I just got mine. After quq tests, I come to use it also inside, but without the cover. I have cete way rebound and a minimum of direct light that deals with dense shadows ... really well this utensil ...
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!
January 11th, 2009 at 24:05
exactly which site I can find and order this Lumiquest?
February 7th, 2009 at 2:16
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February 7th, 2009 at 2:48
Hello,
Having researched and studied many broadcasters, I finally ordered a Demb.
This article (and others on this site) I was however very helpful in my choice (this kind of accessory is finally a way to achieve good lighting), and I thank you !
I published the results of my comparison in a small article http://www.etisan.ch/wordpress/2009/02/07/diffuseur-reflecteur-pour-flash
I allowed myself 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 just as
I think quickly order a Cloud Lightsphere with the dome Chrome ... we'll see what happens 
Thank you again 
November 28th, 2009 at 10:52
And more ca can serve cake mold
November 2nd, 2010 at 5:00
Good evening and thank you for this test could not be more instructive. Could you tell me where you ordered this flexible version? (Yes I know google is my friend but I only managed to find the rigid version has: s)
November 2nd, 2010 at 5:02
* I note for SB900