Would the effect produced from a bounced flash be more appealing (such as with The LIGHTSCOOP Deluxe by Professor Kobre)?
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I haven't used the Lightscoop, but, I have used the Fong Puffer. I am very happy with the results. Keep in mind bouncing requires a low enough white ceiling which isn't always available.
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I think it would do a decent job of casting a wider dispersement of light, but I don't think it would be nearly as a good as a soft box. Firstly, you would have to aim the reflection just right - with the speed light aimed away from subject and the reflective surface aimed right. A soft box provides the large surface of origin of evenly distributed light. I use the Flash benders a lot for wide light against the back drop or instead of a shoot-through umbrella behind me for added light opposite the soft box. I hope this was helpful. ps I am not a pro or expert.
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I am not an expert in the light topic but I always play with my lights and flashes, I guess if you move them some way you will get a good result, but what I can tell you is that these are the best $20.00 I have ever spent ... just remember you really need the hot shoe to attach the lightscoop.
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I would agree with most of the assessments on the quality. It isn't bad, but it ain't great! What would really be a great benefit is a strobe flash if they could have provided or would be an accessory to use. Much better for outdoor in full light level photography than for indoor "birthday party" snapshots. AlanW
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Mine just spun the colors around the room. Not sure if it can be set for strobe effect.
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The diffuser tosses light up AND directly at the subject. Bouncing the flash may not be practical if a location has high ceilings, dark or combination ceilings or any obstructions that hinder bounce flash.
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No problem. Just pay mind its a harsh flash. If you're planning on using the camera casually its great, but you might eventually want to go the extra mile for a nicer model for the flash itself. Two cents.
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This is not the light up model. however the lights on the model that does light up are more than likely powered by USB (being a hardwired accessory) so yes, you would have the light effect as long as a model that emits light is connected to a computer that is powered on, or that has ports that emit power!
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It will work as flash as well as continuous light mode. Fairly good for the price!
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it depends. some are better quality than the others, all depends on the pictures you are lightscribing
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Yes it will. I've already used this with Speedlights and with standard sizer of Studio Light Strobes. The only difference between this and a Hazy, is that in this case, the strobe itself will be in front of the light, and not behind as in the regular hazes. This will make a different effect for the catch light in the eyes of the subject.
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It could be easily taken. If you have a lot of other lights, it would blend in, and not as noticeable.
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No. I believe you will need special light for video, their latest flash has video lighting capabilities.
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Yes. The more lights the brighter it will be. Not the individual light but the overall effect.
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Yes, but there are times when it starts to flutter lline a strobe light. Quite distracting. Hope this helps.
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No its specifically designed for studio strobes, it a heavy speedring and would likely damage an on camera flash
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I would say yes. When you apply the zoom option, the beam get smaller and focused, creating a brighter effect.