STO-FEN Omni-Bounce EW Flash Diffuser for Canon 430EX & II and Sony HVL-F43AM

by Sto-Fen

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000CLNHXY
• Item model number: 371710
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (139 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #2 in Camera & Photo > Accessories > Lighting > Lighting Controls & Modifiers > Diffusers
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 12, 2006

Product Description

This Omni-Bounce Flash Diffuser creates a diffused bare bulb effect, gives even coverage across the entire frame, and works flawlessly with lenses from 15mm to 200mm in the 35mm format (as well as other formats). Attaches to your flash in seconds with a snug, custom fit, and not a single piece of velcro or other adhesive.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

75 of 77 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple yet effective, May 30, 2006

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L. T. Beasimer "www.LBphoto.net" (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: STO-FEN Omni-Bounce EW Flash Diffuser for Canon 430EX & II and Sony HVL-F43AM (Accessory)

This seemingly simple piece of molded plastic was recommended to me by a professional photographer. Basically it's the shape of an open box that slides firmly onto the flash. It is small and sturdy enough to stash in your camera bag without worrying about damage. When used the light disperses more evenly and is less harsh on the subject being photographed.

The white box is for general use. Also available are the green Omni-bounce for florescent lighting and the gold Omni-bounce for a warming effect.

PROS:
Inexpensive solution for better flash photography.
A quality product that works.

CONS:
Reduces the amount of light cast upon subject (should be expected with these types of products).

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better results from your flash, March 21, 2007

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Ahamed B. Iqbal - See all my reviews
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This review is from: STO-FEN Omni-Bounce EW Flash Diffuser for Canon 430EX & II and Sony HVL-F43AM (Accessory)

I have used the Sto-Fen OMEW with my Canon 430EX flash and it fits perfectly. The diffuser is easy to slip on and will stay on tight unless it's pulled off.

This diffuser light to escape in a number of directions (hence omni-bounce)instead of the typical single direction of the flash. The benefit of this is that light is less harsh and because of the bouncing light, there will be less strong shadows and generally more even lighting.

You'll notice the biggest difference in shooting portraits as softer, more even lighting is generally more flattering.

42 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Works great but doesn't fit well, February 4, 2007

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D. Fan (California, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: STO-FEN Omni-Bounce EW Flash Diffuser for Canon 430EX & II and Sony HVL-F43AM (Accessory)

As a diffuser, it works fine and easy to carry. But the fitting is not good. It falls off from my Canon EX430 flash everytime. I am using tape to keep it in position.