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What is your impression of the Lightsphere Collapsible?

This is more a question for those with hands on experience with the product as well as maybe other diffusers or flash bounce methods. It seems like it's worth the money, but in your experience, is it as versatile as they make it appear? What about compared to other diffusers like a attachable softbox, or bounce cards?

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  • 9 years ago
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    I have a Lumisquest 80-20 bounce diffuser, a Gary Fong Lightsphere Universal, Whaletail, and Collapsible.

    Currently, I carry the Lumiquest and Collapsible in my bag, as they take up less room and give me the best lighting. Personally, I modified a Lightsphere Universal with some chrome tape inside to direct the lighting forward, and get excellent range and soft results that way.

    I've used and created soft boxes and bounce cards over the years, but the Lumiquest and Lightspheres give me the most dependable, predictable lighting. When I shoot portraits, it's my lifeline. For candids or event photography, the Lightsphere is my choice. When shooting in situations without a ceiling (outdoors at night, indoors with cathedral ceilings), I rely on the Lumiquest.

    I've often been tempted by the overseas made clones, but I've got to support and recognize the people who designed an original product and support it well.

    Source(s): 50 years behind the lens
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