Flash accessories

Clem Nichols · 11-16-2007, 05:21 PM

Does anyone have any experience with the Omni-Bounce or the Lumiquest flash accessories for softening and diffusing the light from a hot shoe flash such as the AF-360FGZ? Good, bad, waste of money??? Any recommendations appreciated.

Thanks,
CN

ccallana · 11-16-2007, 05:43 PM

I used the Stofen Omnibounce on my 540 - its a good $20 investment... Gives much more even light than just bouncing. I like it.

Clem Nichols · 11-16-2007, 06:41 PM

Thanks. That's the kind of opinion I was looking for.

CN

and · 11-16-2007, 06:54 PM

I have both, that is, I have a sto-fen and I have a couple of lumiquest accessories, but I dont have their version of the omni-bounce. Each product is designed to do different things, the sto-fen is a bare-bulb flash emulator. whereas the lumiquest pocket bounce I have is kinda like a big, shaped white card that allows me to bounce into something when I am outdoors. I read the lumiquest version of the omni-bounce can be folded flat, thats a nice feature if it true, and it seems it is more of a one size fits all than the sto-fen which needs to be bought specifically to fit one flash head. So I cant really compare these since they dont do the same thing, they are ok for what they do though. I think the 80-20 version of the sto fen could be interesting.

Clem Nichols · 11-16-2007, 08:06 PM

Thanks, Andreas

CN

MPrince · 11-17-2007, 05:23 AM

I made my own for less than $2 in materials and about 15 minutes of my time.

Here's where I got the design: DIY Reflector-Diffuser

Clem Nichols · 11-17-2007, 08:22 AM

Matt:

That looks like not only an inexpensive easy-to-do project which should work about as well as a commercial unit, but also a neat web-site which I've added to my favorites. Many thanks.

CN

and · 11-17-2007, 08:27 AM

as for DIY　ｔｈｅｒｅ　ｉｓ　ａｌｓｏ　ｔｈｉｓ　ｏｎｅ　ABetterBounceCard.com

Clem Nichols · 11-17-2007, 10:49 AM

Andreas:

Looks like nothing could be simpler, and certainly puts to rest any thoughts of purchasing a professionally made unit. I suspect that any who have done that and then see this video may turn a slight shade of green. I have the AF-360FGZ which doesn't swivel, but see no reason why this approach shouldn't work just as well for me.

Thanks,
CN

Stratman · 11-17-2007, 12:23 PM

Here are a few shots I took at a Halloween party with the "home made" better bounce card. Made it out of some photo paper, and as I am a total newbie when it comes to flash photography, I think these came out pretty well. Using a cheap Pro Master 5550DX flash.

MPrince · 11-18-2007, 04:59 AM

Originally posted by Clem Nichols

Matt:

That looks like not only an inexpensive easy-to-do project which should work about as well as a commercial unit, but also a neat web-site which I've added to my favorites. Many thanks.

CN

I did make one simple design change. Rather than stapling the black foam to the white foam, (or sewing them together, as some do) I used velcro dots. Makes it look cleaner, it's quick and easy, and so far seems to work just fine.

I've made two versions, one to the dimensions shown on Gardner's website, and one made closer to the dimensions of the better bounce card.

They work great, and are dirt cheap to boot.

Mike Cash · 11-18-2007, 05:47 AM

Very nice photo of Dr. Cummings and Dr. Bush.

Those thumbnails don't do justice to the linked images.

11-16-2007, 05:21 PM	#1
Clem Nichols Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Munfordville, Ky. Photos: Gallery Posts: 370	Flash accessories Does anyone have any experience with the Omni-Bounce or the Lumiquest flash accessories for softening and diffusing the light from a hot shoe flash such as the AF-360FGZ? Good, bad, waste of money??? Any recommendations appreciated. Thanks, CN

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11-16-2007, 05:43 PM	#2
ccallana Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Folsom, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 321	I used the Stofen Omnibounce on my 540 - its a good $20 investment... Gives much more even light than just bouncing. I like it.

11-16-2007, 06:41 PM	#3
Clem Nichols Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Munfordville, Ky. Photos: Gallery Posts: 370 Original Poster	Thanks. That's the kind of opinion I was looking for. CN

11-16-2007, 06:54 PM	#4
and Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,476	I have both, that is, I have a sto-fen and I have a couple of lumiquest accessories, but I dont have their version of the omni-bounce. Each product is designed to do different things, the sto-fen is a bare-bulb flash emulator. whereas the lumiquest pocket bounce I have is kinda like a big, shaped white card that allows me to bounce into something when I am outdoors. I read the lumiquest version of the omni-bounce can be folded flat, thats a nice feature if it true, and it seems it is more of a one size fits all than the sto-fen which needs to be bought specifically to fit one flash head. So I cant really compare these since they dont do the same thing, they are ok for what they do though. I think the 80-20 version of the sto fen could be interesting.

11-16-2007, 08:06 PM	#5
Clem Nichols Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Munfordville, Ky. Photos: Gallery Posts: 370 Original Poster	Thanks, Andreas CN

11-17-2007, 05:23 AM	#6
MPrince Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WV Posts: 1,495	I made my own for less than $2 in materials and about 15 minutes of my time. Here's where I got the design: DIY Reflector-Diffuser

11-17-2007, 08:22 AM	#7
Clem Nichols Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Munfordville, Ky. Photos: Gallery Posts: 370 Original Poster	Matt: That looks like not only an inexpensive easy-to-do project which should work about as well as a commercial unit, but also a neat web-site which I've added to my favorites. Many thanks. CN

11-17-2007, 08:27 AM	#8
and Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,476	as for DIY　ｔｈｅｒｅ　ｉｓ　ａｌｓｏ　ｔｈｉｓ　ｏｎｅ　ABetterBounceCard.com

11-17-2007, 10:49 AM	#9
Clem Nichols Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Munfordville, Ky. Photos: Gallery Posts: 370 Original Poster	Andreas: Looks like nothing could be simpler, and certainly puts to rest any thoughts of purchasing a professionally made unit. I suspect that any who have done that and then see this video may turn a slight shade of green. I have the AF-360FGZ which doesn't swivel, but see no reason why this approach shouldn't work just as well for me. Thanks, CN

11-17-2007, 12:23 PM	#10
Stratman Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St Louis, Missouri U S A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,464	Here are a few shots I took at a Halloween party with the "home made" better bounce card. Made it out of some photo paper, and as I am a total newbie when it comes to flash photography, I think these came out pretty well. Using a cheap Pro Master 5550DX flash.

11-18-2007, 04:59 AM	#11
MPrince Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WV Posts: 1,495	Originally posted by Clem Nichols Matt: That looks like not only an inexpensive easy-to-do project which should work about as well as a commercial unit, but also a neat web-site which I've added to my favorites. Many thanks. CN I did make one simple design change. Rather than stapling the black foam to the white foam, (or sewing them together, as some do) I used velcro dots. Makes it look cleaner, it's quick and easy, and so far seems to work just fine. I've made two versions, one to the dimensions shown on Gardner's website, and one made closer to the dimensions of the better bounce card. They work great, and are dirt cheap to boot.

11-18-2007, 05:47 AM	#12
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Very nice photo of Dr. Cummings and Dr. Bush. Those thumbnails don't do justice to the linked images.