Gary Fong LS2P4 Lightsphere II Size 4 (Clear)

by Gary Fong Inc

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 5 x 5 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0012ESR6M
• Item model number: LS2P4
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 28, 2005

Product Description

Light Sphere II Cloud. All other diffusers "point" the light somewhere like a flashlight. Light Sphere is the only diffuser that lights up the entire room, softening your images tremendously.Light up the entire room and eliminate unwanted shadows. Light Spheres were reffered to as the “Best Diffusion” we’ve ever tested by “Professional Photographer Magazine.” And “By far the best diffusion” as tested by “Nikonians” Use the cloud colored Light Sphere II to create the warmest softest light possible from your on-camera flash. Studio quality light, that you can carry in your gear bag, makes the Cloud Light Sphere the perfect diffuser for portrait photographers and wedding photojournalists. This soft flattering light is the same light you are accustomed to finding in your studio when using a soft box, panel or large umbrella. If you shoot outside of your studio - you will love the Cloud Light Sphere.FIT: Light Sphere II models come in four different sizes. See the provided sizing chart for your flash model. Since Light Sphere II models require no attachment accessories or pieces, you can easily and quickly pop the Light Sphere II on and off your flash. Light Sphere II has numerous accessories and there are numerous kits available.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent performance, slightly imperfect fit, March 9, 2007

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T. Veatch (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This is the best mobile diffusion system I've ever used. The size is a bit cumbersome and a bit intimidating to subjects, but it fills your scene with even and smooth light. Also, because the diffuser is omni-directional, what reflected light that comes off the back and sides adds a bit of fill flash to what you're shooting. I often shoot with the dome in place to avoid shadows on faces from ceiling reflection, but if you're shooting under high ceilings, you can maximize your light output by removing the dome. The only problem that I've encountered is that the soft plastic diffuser is hard to fit onto my SL-580EX but once it's on, it tends to stretch out a little bit and fall of during brisk pivots. If you have the same problem and you'll be shooting with the diffuser for a while, you just secure it with a small piece of tape.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Made me look like a pro, October 17, 2007

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W. Ainslie (Tavares, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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I received my clear Lightshpere on Friday and was scheduled to shoot wedding pictures for a friend on Sunday. I watched the DVD that comes with the Lightsphere on Saturday afternoon and in 10 minutes I was ready to shoot those difficult shots like a pro.
The newlyweds wanted me to shot some pictures of them at the local lake front park, which meant shooting against a very bright background. The tips I got from the Gary Fong's DVD made it so easy to get great photos.
The Lightsphere lives up to it's claim of giving you studio quality lighting on the fly. If you do any kind of serious photography this item is a must for your gadget bag.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It works sometimes, May 12, 2007

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Victor Cenac-Mehedinti "vicenac" (USA) - See all my reviews
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When the conditions are fovourable, it works as described. Too bad, you do not have those conditions all the time. It takes a lot of light, so your flash will go full tilt all the time. Plus I had times when I had to take it off because it did not iluminate the scene.
If you do events try to get the cloud with orange cap. It will match the incandescent lights in the ball room.