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The Soft Screen is a camera mounted flash diffuser that softens the harsh light emitted from digital SLR pop-up flashes. It installs into the hot shoe and has optional Velcro for more secure attachment. Application: To soften harsh shadows and reduce red-eye. Dimensions: Folds flat to approximately 4"x4"
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59 of 60 people found the following review helpful
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Looking at the reviews some love this and some find it so-so. I think the real difference in experience depends on your camera.
The Nikon D80 built-in flash juts forward more than the flash on the camera shown. The result is that the flash is pushed right up against the diffuser screen. If the screen was further from the flash, I am sure it would work better.
As it is, this does not really work well for my Nikon D80.
However, for my older 35mm SLR, a Nikon N70, this works well because there is sufficient distance between the flash and the screen.
Bottom line: If you have a Nikon D80, this will not help much.
The Nikon D80 built-in flash juts forward more than the flash on the camera shown. The result is that the flash is pushed right up against the diffuser screen. If the screen was further from the flash, I am sure it would work better.
As it is, this does not really work well for my Nikon D80.
However, for my older 35mm SLR, a Nikon N70, this works well because there is sufficient distance between the flash and the screen.
Bottom line: If you have a Nikon D80, this will not help much.
40 of 41 people found the following review helpful
By A. Obannon
What a great product. I purchase this item before I went on a weekend trip to visit a friend and the pictures came out perfect. If you have a slr camera and you can control the flash output, this is a must have. I was gonna buy an external flash for my olympus E-500, but after purchasing this item I've changed my mind. I only wanted the external flash to bounce the light off the ceiling to have a more natural look. I really didn't need the zoom feature of the flash gun. I just wanted pleasing light for the typical family picture. I must say, after experimenting with this diffuser, I no longer need the speedlight. All my indoor photos are come out great. Check out my group picture. I had my camera set to Shutter priority mode: 1/20 sec, F.No. 3.6, Flash: 2nd curtain slow sync, flash exp: + 2.0 at ISO 100. My lens was set at 16.0 mm from about ten feet away. I increase the flash exposure to try to illuminate as much of the scene as I could. I think it came out good, almost like I bounced the flash off of the ceiling. I use the slow snyc 2nd curtain so i could capture the light coming off of the lamp. Please comment if this helped your decision. I LOVE THIS PRODUCT!
31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
By A. KEITH
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As this product was advertised to be designed for the Nikon cameras, I was a little hesitatnt to get it for my Canon Rebel XTi.
But the price was good and several of the reviews implied that it would work with other cameras' flashes; so I took a chance.
It works great! It even includes instructions for what you need to do to trim the part of the diffuser into the hot-shoe of the Canon Rebel XTi's. The Canon Rebel XTi (maybe others, too) hot-shoe has a very small micro-switch right at the anterior end of the hot-shoe's right channel that, if depressed, disables the on-camera flash unit. So you have to trip a very small little square of the diffuser's hot-shoe insert to make sure that the little micro-switch doesn't get inadvertantly depressed.
When I first go the diffuser, in great haste to try it out, I had neglected to do that little trimming. The result was the my on-camer flash refused to work. At first I was frustrated and just little angry. Then, with a little experimenting, I found out that I could get the flash to work if i didn't push the diffuser's tab so far into the hot-shoe.
That got me to pondering if there might some sage words of wisdom in the instructions (which I am natorioulsly bad about *not* readin) and low 'n behold, there were very nice, clear, and definitive instructions for exactly how to use the difusser with my Rebel.
A couple of little snips with some scissors and everything was perfect.
I have now taken about 200 pictures using this little device and I can say that it is truly amazing! It folds flat and fits nicely and without bulk into my shoulder camear case; so I have this little difusser with me at all times.
I normally use an off-camera flash and difussers on it; but at times it is just not practical to use that off-camera flash. This little difuser really fills in the gap and my flash photos have taken a noticable and pleasant turn for the better.
I would gladly and heartily recommend this diffuser to anyone looking for a difusser for their on-camera flash.
But the price was good and several of the reviews implied that it would work with other cameras' flashes; so I took a chance.
It works great! It even includes instructions for what you need to do to trim the part of the diffuser into the hot-shoe of the Canon Rebel XTi's. The Canon Rebel XTi (maybe others, too) hot-shoe has a very small micro-switch right at the anterior end of the hot-shoe's right channel that, if depressed, disables the on-camera flash unit. So you have to trip a very small little square of the diffuser's hot-shoe insert to make sure that the little micro-switch doesn't get inadvertantly depressed.
When I first go the diffuser, in great haste to try it out, I had neglected to do that little trimming. The result was the my on-camer flash refused to work. At first I was frustrated and just little angry. Then, with a little experimenting, I found out that I could get the flash to work if i didn't push the diffuser's tab so far into the hot-shoe.
That got me to pondering if there might some sage words of wisdom in the instructions (which I am natorioulsly bad about *not* readin) and low 'n behold, there were very nice, clear, and definitive instructions for exactly how to use the difusser with my Rebel.
A couple of little snips with some scissors and everything was perfect.
I have now taken about 200 pictures using this little device and I can say that it is truly amazing! It folds flat and fits nicely and without bulk into my shoulder camear case; so I have this little difusser with me at all times.
I normally use an off-camera flash and difussers on it; but at times it is just not practical to use that off-camera flash. This little difuser really fills in the gap and my flash photos have taken a noticable and pleasant turn for the better.
I would gladly and heartily recommend this diffuser to anyone looking for a difusser for their on-camera flash.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
LumiQuest SoftScreen
This product was recommended in a photography book I have recently read so I figured I'd give it a try. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Derek Manning
2.0 out of 5 stars
It's Just Ok
I was really looking forward to this LumiQuest SoftScreen diffuser for my on-camera pop up flash, but it just didn't live up to expectations. Read more
Published 2 months ago by L. Dippold
1.0 out of 5 stars
Canon 7D hot shoe
Well, I ordered this after reading all the reviews. It came today and I read the directions and trimmed the left side (with the black up) and I still cannot get the flash to fire... Read more
Published 5 months ago by CA GA Peach
4.0 out of 5 stars
Handy, effective and inexpensive
I bought this gadget to use with my Nikon D40x, and now I use it with my D5100. Once I remember how to install it - seems like there's always enough time between uses that I kind... Read more
Published 10 months ago by S. Saunders
3.0 out of 5 stars
Eh
It works OKAY! but it's not really all that well diffused. I have the Nikon D40, fits on it fine. For the price it's alright.
Published 11 months ago by Kelly
2.0 out of 5 stars
ITS BETTER THAN NOTHING
Let me start out by saying, I hate flash photography. The flash creates spots of light, harsh shadows, and makes a picture look "cheap". IMO. Read more
Published 12 months ago by GlockNinja
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lumiquest Light Diffuser
I ordered this diffuser for a friend in Angola and just recently delivered it to him. He is very pleased with the unit. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Joseph G. Beckwith
4.0 out of 5 stars
seems to work
I used this product only 3-4 times, so I can't make a bona fide comment, but so far it seems to be working.
Published 15 months ago by pulqui
5.0 out of 5 stars
the best
love it have great effect easy to use and to put but some time it move from the flash part
I use it with D90 nikon
I use it with D90 nikon
Published 15 months ago by Maitha
5.0 out of 5 stars
Worked Great
I bought this as a Christmas present for a friend. We played with it a lot and it works great. He is using a newer Nikon. I have a first gen Canon and got to try it out. Read more
Published 15 months ago by ANGIE SHUBIN
