Gary Fong C4 Cloud Lightsphere II, Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System.

by Gary Fong

Product Details

• Item Weight: 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• ASIN: B000J2V65M
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

This is a flexible, Opaque Vinyl diffuser with an internal snap on dome. Designed to fit a select group of flashes (see list of flashes below) The inside of the Lightsphere is completely textured to make the light dispersion even more "soft" than it would be otherwise! The new cloud colored Lightsphere provides the warmest softest light possible from your on-camera flash Studio quality light, that you can carry in your gear bag, makes the Cloud Lightsphere 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 softbox, Calumet panel or large umbrella. If you shoot outside of your studio - you will love the NEW Cloud Lightsphere. The inverted dome allows you to softly diffuseyou will love the NEW Cloud soft source without creating flare on the front of your lens. The inverted dome allows you to softly diffuse direct light with a large, soft source without creating flare on the front of your lens. The C4 Lightsphere II fits the following flashes Canon 580EX, 580EX II, 430EZ Sony HVL-F32X Vivitar 730AF

Customer Reviews

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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gary Fong Is A Genius! The C4 Cloud Lightsphere II is a MUST HAVE!, January 20, 2008

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M. Pickering (MI, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gary Fong C4 Cloud Lightsphere II, Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System. (Electronics)

I have never used an add-on light diffuser before; just the built-in, flip-down diffuser that comes with most hot shoe flash units. I always figured that using the bounce flash method was about the best I could do to subdue the harshness of the strobe light coming from the flash. After reading several rave reviews about the Gary Fong Lightsphere II Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System, I decided to go ahead and give it a try.

I have been using the Lightsphere for a few days now and I am extremely impressed. It's sort of an ugly looking attachment to have sitting atop your flash head, and people always ask me "What the heck is that sticking up from your flash?" Well what the Lightsphere II lacks in beauty it definately makes up for in quality flash photos. It softens the light from the flash just enough. I will not go on and on about all of the different uses this diffusion system offers, but I will say that once you try it you will likely want to use it for nearly all of your flash photos.

The C4 Cloud Lightsphere II comes with the primary dome, an inverted dome cover, and a promotional DVD which gives a detailed look at the function and ease of use of this product. The DVD also shows other products designed by Gary Fong. It is a long presentation, with very amateur video and audio quality, but it is definately worth a watch. It will show you the proper way to use the Lightsphere II, and provides several examples of flash photos with and without the Lightsphere II attached. I must say my biggest complaints about this diffusion system is the size (doesn't fit into my camera bag, so I must tote it around seperately), and it is hard to fit it onto the head of my Canon 580EX flash. The entire unit is flexible, so you can stretch it over your flash head, but it can be a bit of a struggle at times, especially when you are in a hurry. I have high hopes that the unit will fit easier after repeated use. Overall I am extremely happy with the Gary Fong C4 Cloud Lightsphere II system, and I highly recommend it to anyone that is serious about taking great pictures with a SLR or digital SLR camera.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!!, July 9, 2007

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Albert Soto "nodeceit" (Tehachapi, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gary Fong C4 Cloud Lightsphere II, Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System. (Electronics)

This product has made me love taking indoor shots again. Night and day difference. The best $50 I have spent. I heard about this product on MacBreak Weekly and Scott Borne was correct. It is like having a mobile studio with you.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Product, May 16, 2007

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mediamst (Chicago) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Gary Fong C4 Cloud Lightsphere II, Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System. (Electronics)

I am a wedding photographer and this thing is awesome. The light is soft and flattering. I would be afraid to shoot without it now.