Gary Fong Puffer ???

zman · 12-07-2009, 02:34 PM

Recently I found an online article regarding Gary Fong's Puffer, a diffuser for pop-up flashes on DSLR's. I don't really take a lot of flash photography but when I do I end up with the usual harsh light and severe background shadows. This product seems to reduce both of those faults of using direct flash. Since it's relatively inexpensive and I rarely use flash I thought I'd give it a try.

Problem is, Pentax DSLR's are not specifically listed as compatible although the fine print does say "as well as other brands". Waiting to hear from the Gary Fong website but wondered if any fellow pentax users have experience with this device.

audiobomber · 12-07-2009, 02:37 PM

Originally posted by zman

Problem is, Pentax DSLR's are not specifically listed as compatible although the fine print does say "as well as other brands". Waiting to hear from the Gary Fong website but wondered if any fellow pentax users have experience with this device.

I use a Puffer on my K20D and K100D Super. Eats about a stop of light, but great product if you need flash and want to travel light. I wouldn't be without one.

mattdm · 12-07-2009, 02:57 PM

See this recent thread -- particularly, SOldBear's solution.

GerryL · 12-08-2009, 12:00 PM

There are actually copies of this from China maybe and they are only being sold for about $6 or less than $10.
You can find them at fleabay..or just google.

zman · 12-09-2009, 07:40 AM

mattdm, thanks for the link to SOldBear's homemade pop-up diffuser. Luckily, I found an old film canister and easily made one. Seems to do the trick. People on this website are truly ingenious. And thanks to all for their input on the Gary Fong Puffer. Appreciate it.

zman · 12-09-2009, 07:42 AM

Originally posted by mattdm

See this recent thread -- particularly, SOldBear's solution.

mattdm, thanks for the link to SOldBear's homemade pop-up diffuser. Luckily, I found an old film canister and easily made one. Seems to do the trick. People on this website are truly ingenious. And thanks to all for their input on the Gary Fong Puffer. Appreciate it.

Ratmagiclady · 12-10-2009, 02:03 PM

This is almost just for the sake of bumping, but, yeah, what Soldbear brought us does the job, and isn't as bulky or breakey. My kind of thing.

audiobomber · 12-10-2009, 02:14 PM

Originally posted by Ratmagiclady

This is almost just for the sake of bumping, but, yeah, what Soldbear brought us does the job, and isn't as bulky or breakey. My kind of thing.

Too ugly for me.

12-07-2009, 02:34 PM	#1
zman Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Western NY Photos: Albums Posts: 515	Gary Fong Puffer ??? Recently I found an online article regarding Gary Fong's Puffer, a diffuser for pop-up flashes on DSLR's. I don't really take a lot of flash photography but when I do I end up with the usual harsh light and severe background shadows. This product seems to reduce both of those faults of using direct flash. Since it's relatively inexpensive and I rarely use flash I thought I'd give it a try. Problem is, Pentax DSLR's are not specifically listed as compatible although the fine print does say "as well as other brands". Waiting to hear from the Gary Fong website but wondered if any fellow pentax users have experience with this device.

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12-07-2009, 02:37 PM	#2
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by zman Problem is, Pentax DSLR's are not specifically listed as compatible although the fine print does say "as well as other brands". Waiting to hear from the Gary Fong website but wondered if any fellow pentax users have experience with this device. I use a Puffer on my K20D and K100D Super. Eats about a stop of light, but great product if you need flash and want to travel light. I wouldn't be without one.

12-07-2009, 02:57 PM	#3
mattdm Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,948	See this recent thread -- particularly, SOldBear's solution.

12-08-2009, 12:00 PM	#4
GerryL Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,731	There are actually copies of this from China maybe and they are only being sold for about $6 or less than $10. You can find them at fleabay..or just google.

12-09-2009, 07:40 AM	#5
zman Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Western NY Photos: Albums Posts: 515 Original Poster	mattdm, thanks for the link to SOldBear's homemade pop-up diffuser. Luckily, I found an old film canister and easily made one. Seems to do the trick. People on this website are truly ingenious. And thanks to all for their input on the Gary Fong Puffer. Appreciate it.

12-09-2009, 07:42 AM	#6
zman Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Western NY Photos: Albums Posts: 515 Original Poster	Originally posted by mattdm See this recent thread -- particularly, SOldBear's solution. mattdm, thanks for the link to SOldBear's homemade pop-up diffuser. Luckily, I found an old film canister and easily made one. Seems to do the trick. People on this website are truly ingenious. And thanks to all for their input on the Gary Fong Puffer. Appreciate it.

12-10-2009, 02:03 PM	#7
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	This is almost just for the sake of bumping, but, yeah, what Soldbear brought us does the job, and isn't as bulky or breakey. My kind of thing.

12-10-2009, 02:14 PM	#8
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by Ratmagiclady This is almost just for the sake of bumping, but, yeah, what Soldbear brought us does the job, and isn't as bulky or breakey. My kind of thing. Too ugly for me.

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