diffuser suggestions for canon 580

[Tango]

have you gone through a few until you found one that works the way you want ? or are they equal in preformances?there are so many im just wondering which to get...i only need it for around the house type shots

does anyone have some examples of the diffuser benifets?
or a link?

[S-Man]

have you gone through a few until you found one that works the way you want ? or are they equal in preformances?there are so many im just wondering which to get...i only need it for around the house type shots

Most people own the Sto-Fen. I think the Gary Fong Light Sphere is great, but pricey.
Or you could check out these things I'm making: http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=80764
I like them because they're flat for storage, and you can adjust the amount of light thrown forward.

Some waste more light than others. I think I read somewhere that with the Sto-Fen, you have to crank up the power to compensate for lost light.:dunno

[Andy]

SmugMug customers get an amazing deal on Gary Fong's stuff, http://www.smugmug.com/clubsmug

:deal

[Tango]

thanks all:thumb

[ziggy53]

You can create your own light modifiers (DIY). A couple that I can recommend are:

http://www.fototime.com/inv/908195739C4C0D3

http://abetterbouncecard.com/

Joe Demb also makes an interesting device for sale (reasonable):

http://www.dembflashproducts.com/flipit/

I own a FlipIt product and it works well and is very well made.

[Brightglass]

I needed a special solution for an upcoming job. While shopping in a craft store with my wife I discover a material used for needlework that had promise.

If you like DIY projects you may find this flash modifier interesting. I like most of the ones on the market, each has it's own character.

Beauty Disc (http://photoblog.tomsidock.com/DIY_Flash_Disc/)

My favorite commercial modifier is:

http://www.directphoto.com.my/webshaper/store/viewProd.asp?pkProductItem=823


TS

[Photoskipper]

I use Stofen most of time (as I have already pay for it) but found the homemade model is much better. I will not buy any more diffuser.
Follow the website mentioned before. You can save a lot of money.

[photogreen]

If you consider Gary Fong products then check out these links:
Gary Fong WhaleTail flash diffuser review (http://photo.greenlightstreet.com/www/index.php?/publisher/articleview/frmArticleID/4/)
Gary Fong WhaleTail flash diffuser test (http://photo.greenlightstreet.com/www/index.php?/publisher/articleview/frmArticleID/5/)

Fong's diffusers are expensive but work pretty good.

[Travis]

I've been using the Lumiquest 80/20 with good results. It is the most flexible one that I have found seeing that you can add different reflective inserts or a diffusion panel.

[photogreen]

I've been using the Lumiquest 80/20 with good results. It is the most flexible one that I have found seeing that you can add different reflective inserts or a diffusion panel.
i agree, it is a good one. the only issue is that you have to carry all that stuff (insert, diffusers...). but the results are good.

[Tango]

i ended up getting a gary fong dome diffuser, it is working just great, i get far better results with it than without...

thanks all !!!