Comments on: Make a Lightsphere-Like Flash Diffuser Yourself! http://blog.gallerama.com/2007/05/30/make-a-lightsphere-like-flash-diffuser-yourself/ The Official Gallerama Blog. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:44:44 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Mike http://blog.gallerama.com/2007/05/30/make-a-lightsphere-like-flash-diffuser-yourself/comment-page-1/#comment-1284 Mike Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:05:59 +0000 http://blog.gallerama.com/2007/05/30/make-a-lightsphere-like-flash-diffuser-yourself/#comment-1284 Great idea! If I got it right you didn't close top with foarm. Wouldn't close-end tube provide better diffusion than open-ended one? Great idea!
If I got it right you didn’t close top with foarm. Wouldn’t close-end tube provide better diffusion than open-ended one?

]]> By: Shannon http://blog.gallerama.com/2007/05/30/make-a-lightsphere-like-flash-diffuser-yourself/comment-page-1/#comment-1283 Shannon Sun, 01 Jun 2008 14:00:13 +0000 http://blog.gallerama.com/2007/05/30/make-a-lightsphere-like-flash-diffuser-yourself/#comment-1283 I wish I had read this before I bought the LS II. Have you tried using clear or colored bubble wrap in the same capacity? That might be interesting. I wish I had read this before I bought the LS II. Have you tried using clear or colored bubble wrap in the same capacity? That might be interesting.

]]> By: Mark http://blog.gallerama.com/2007/05/30/make-a-lightsphere-like-flash-diffuser-yourself/comment-page-1/#comment-1279 Mark Thu, 03 Apr 2008 18:05:49 +0000 http://blog.gallerama.com/2007/05/30/make-a-lightsphere-like-flash-diffuser-yourself/#comment-1279 I am the kind of guy who likes saving money, and making useful things. So because of this I have tried probably every homemade Lightsphere substitute on the internet. I feel I can safely say none of them work as well as the Lightsphere. One or two (such as the "A Better Bounce Card) worked about as well when in optimum conditions, but none were better in any conditions, and none were as good in all conditions (if that made any sense). Anyway I would suggest either getting the Lightsphere, or the much cheaper Lumiquest knock-off if your conscience allows. I would also recommend the cloudy version, as it gets nicer light, and comes in universal. If flash power is a big deal for you then the Chrome-Dome might be a good investment too. I am the kind of guy who likes saving money, and making useful things. So because of this I have tried probably every homemade Lightsphere substitute on the internet. I feel I can safely say none of them work as well as the Lightsphere. One or two (such as the “A Better Bounce Card) worked about as well when in optimum conditions, but none were better in any conditions, and none were as good in all conditions (if that made any sense). Anyway I would suggest either getting the Lightsphere, or the much cheaper Lumiquest knock-off if your conscience allows.

I would also recommend the cloudy version, as it gets nicer light, and comes in universal. If flash power is a big deal for you then the Chrome-Dome might be a good investment too.

]]> By: mikz http://blog.gallerama.com/2007/05/30/make-a-lightsphere-like-flash-diffuser-yourself/comment-page-1/#comment-1278 mikz Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:40:30 +0000 http://blog.gallerama.com/2007/05/30/make-a-lightsphere-like-flash-diffuser-yourself/#comment-1278 PS>> I am using the alcohol bottle idea, it's a great light diffuser $0.75 at the Family Dollar store vs GFong's $50 dome. One of mt friends buddy bought the clear and the cloudy domes. 1st time I saw it was like...what in the world it that? A bowl of soup on top of your flash hehe... I got to out and try your foam idea too...I'm also looking for a fold able plastic sheet, white and sturdy enough to work as a diffuser or light bouncer. PS>> I am using the alcohol bottle idea, it’s a great light diffuser $0.75 at the Family Dollar store vs GFong’s $50 dome. One of mt friends buddy bought the clear and the cloudy domes. 1st time I saw it was like…what in the world it that? A bowl of soup on top of your flash hehe…

I got to out and try your foam idea too…I’m also looking for a fold able plastic sheet, white and sturdy enough to work as a diffuser or light bouncer.

]]> By: mikz http://blog.gallerama.com/2007/05/30/make-a-lightsphere-like-flash-diffuser-yourself/comment-page-1/#comment-1277 mikz Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:31:48 +0000 http://blog.gallerama.com/2007/05/30/make-a-lightsphere-like-flash-diffuser-yourself/#comment-1277 A 12oz alcohol bottle will do the same effect, not as portable as your foam idea but it works too and it'll only cost you $0.50 - $1.00. Here's the alcohol bottle DIY link: http://www.diyphotography.net/homestudio/blz/soft-flash-diffuser A 12oz alcohol bottle will do the same effect, not as portable as your foam idea but it works too and it’ll only cost you $0.50 – $1.00. Here’s the alcohol bottle DIY link: http://www.diyphotography.net/homestudio/blz/soft-flash-diffuser

]]> By: Kyle http://blog.gallerama.com/2007/05/30/make-a-lightsphere-like-flash-diffuser-yourself/comment-page-1/#comment-1271 Kyle Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:28:49 +0000 http://blog.gallerama.com/2007/05/30/make-a-lightsphere-like-flash-diffuser-yourself/#comment-1271 This looks great. Not sure if it will work, but I'll give it a try. I really like the idea of how flexible and light weight this should be. I was about to by the Gary Fong diffuser because I couldn't wait any longer event though I should spend the money. I know my wife would probably throw a fit, but now I've got a supper cheap alternative to try. Thanks!! This looks great. Not sure if it will work, but I’ll give it a try. I really like the idea of how flexible and light weight this should be.
I was about to by the Gary Fong diffuser because I couldn’t wait any longer event though I should spend the money. I know my wife would probably throw a fit, but now I’ve got a supper cheap alternative to try. Thanks!!

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