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Professor Kobre's Lightscoop Standard Version Bounce Flash Device - Universal Model

3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 212 ratings

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  • A bounce device for the pop-up flash on most 35mm DSLRs with interchangable lenses, slips over your camera's pop-up flash.
  • Allows you to bounce the flash like professionals bounce an expensive external flash.
  • The Standard version has a normal mirror and is used in most situations.
  • It slips into your camera's hot shoe, fits right over the pop up flash, and redirects the camera's flash to a ceiling or wall
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LIGHTSCOOP ORIGINAL UNIV STD

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3.5 out of 5 stars
212 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the value for money, functionality, and picture quality of the product. They mention it's a reasonable substitute for an external flash, works well in a limited capacity, and makes their shots look professional. Some are also satisfied with the ease of use. However, some customers have reported that the fit and sturdiness are not good.

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69 customers mention "Value for money"57 positive12 negative

Customers like the value for money of the product. They say it's a great cheap and easy way of using their built-in flash. Some also mention it's a low cost alternative to an external flash and doesn't cost batteries. Overall, customers are satisfied with the value for money and find the concept great.

"...The plus is that it's easy to store and carry and they give you a nice, velvet bag to keep it in...." Read more

"...a lot more playing around to do but overall this product is a great deal for $30...." Read more

"I was surprised with its design. Simple and useful when I want to make indoor photography for my little son...." Read more

"...This one is more limited but definitely a good value!" Read more

67 customers mention "Functionality"47 positive20 negative

Customers like the functionality of the product. They mention it fits securely and does its job quite well. Some say they're absolutely amazed by the results.

"PHOTO QUALITY: This thing works very well, flashed indoor shots look so much more flattering now...." Read more

"...Does it work? Yes, within its limits, and very well...." Read more

"...At the same time, I quickly realized that you are very limited in how to use it, and it's definitely no substitute for an external flash...." Read more

"...The Lightscoop is a simple device that works as expected, when used as directed - even for this student. =)+1" Read more

61 customers mention "Picture quality"59 positive2 negative

Customers are satisfied with the picture quality of the product. They mention it makes their shots look professional, produces amazing studio-effect light, and gorgeous catchlights. Some say it can improve some of their photos.

"...This gadget helps immensely to add light to the scene without that "flash in your face" look, without red-eye, and without blinding your poor..." Read more

"...for an amateur like myself, the light scoop is the perfect way to take really great indoor photos without additional equipment...." Read more

"...For 30 bucks, it can improve some of your photos...." Read more

"...So far I'm quite happy with the improvements to my indoor pictures - much less glare from the direct flash, however I've only played with it for a..." Read more

19 customers mention "Ease of use"15 positive4 negative

Customers find the product easy to use. They mention it's simple, convenient, and cheaper than the TTL flash bounce. Some say it's a simple device that works as expected.

"...The Lightscoop is a simple device that works as expected, when used as directed - even for this student. =)+1" Read more

"...The directions were clear and easy...." Read more

"I was surprised with its design. Simple and useful when I want to make indoor photography for my little son...." Read more

"...is also well taken: at $30 + shipping for something this fragile and cumbersome, you may want to consider putting the money towards a real flash..." Read more

21 customers mention "Flash power"13 positive8 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the flash power of the product. Some mention it's perfect for their indoor flash needs, while others say it's not powerful enough, doesn't work when inserted completely into the slot, and has limited use with black ceilings.

"...Certianly doesn't do what a speedlite does but is a major help using the built in flash. The directions were clear and easy...." Read more

"...are very limited in how to use it, and it's definitely no substitute for an external flash...." Read more

"...2nd is that the flash is not hitting your subject directly so they aren't getting flash in their eyes...." Read more

"This thing is great for deflecting your stock flash without having to drop serious coin on a pro-level flash...." Read more

19 customers mention "Light sensitivity"9 positive10 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the light sensitivity of the product. Some mention it improves indoor pictures by softening the light from the flash, virtually eliminating flash shadows, and providing adequate lighting. Others say the lighting is unnatural and harsh, and it displaces the light in all the wrong places.

"...It darkens the image a little, but not so much as to dissuade use, and, BELIEVE ME, it is so much easier to lighten an evenly lit photo in a photo..." Read more

"...happy with the improvements to my indoor pictures - much less glare from the direct flash, however I've only played with it for a very short while..." Read more

"...The only drawback is that I have been getting a bright line of light appearing in my photos, almost as if the lightscoop doesn't quite fit right on..." Read more

"...This thing really helps to deflect the flash to give a more natural lighting feel to the photos...." Read more

32 customers mention "Fit"9 positive23 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the fit of the product. They mention it doesn't fit on the hot shoe of their Sony A55, and it's a tight fit to slide back off. It doesn't fit into a standard carrying case, so it's always forgotten when grabbing the camera. It hardly slid into the hotshoe and was extremely difficult getting it out. It takes a lot of space and is not compatible with later model Canon's.

"...Of course, it is limited but that is what you get if you can only spend 30 bucks and not 300 on a flash (or flash improver as this is)...." Read more

"...was EXTREMELY tight, so much so that it was a significant struggle to take it off and I was afraid of damaging the camera or breaking the Lightscoop..." Read more

"...A word of warning: this thing is BIG. Although it can fit in a large coat pocket when not in use, I use it with a [..." Read more

"...But the other problem is, it is very hard to detached it from the hotshoe...." Read more

23 customers mention "Sturdiness"6 positive17 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the sturdiness of the product. They mention it feels fragile and can break easily. Some say the mirror is also fragile and looks cheaply made.

"...Randys point is also well taken: at $30 + shipping for something this fragile and cumbersome, you may want to consider putting the money towards a..." Read more

"...Also, it doesn't seem fragile to me, and it wouldn't be as sturdy if it were foldable...." Read more

"...The construction was just fine for what it is, and the cost. It's thick, sturdy plastic. No complaints there...." Read more

"...It is a little overpriced for what it is and how it looks cheaply made but it does allow you to use your built in flash together to capture a great..." Read more

Dissapointed with the fit on Nikon D3200 but am happy with the resulting pictures
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Dissapointed with the fit on Nikon D3200 but am happy with the resulting pictures
Disappointed with the fit compatibility with my Nikon D3200. So far I'm quite happy with the improvements to my indoor pictures - much less glare from the direct flash, however I've only played with it for a very short while now.I was very disappointed with the fit on my Nikon D3200. The Lightscoop was EXTREMELY tight, so much so that it was a significant struggle to take it off and I was afraid of damaging the camera or breaking the Lightscoop while doing it. It certainly would not have been quick to "pop on or pop off". I would note to other potential buyers that this product's existing Questions/Reviews seem variable for Nikon cameras. Some have said it fits other Nikon models well (like the 5xxx and 7xxx series). Another Answer said it DID fit their D3200, but another Review said it did NOT fit their D3200. Another reviewer had a similar experience as me on their D40, despite being apparently compatible (see next paragraph).The compatibility chart on the Lightscoop's website states: "Most Nikon 35mm dSLR cameras with a built-in flash. Does not work with the Nikon FX series including D600, D800, D800E, D810, Df, D3, D4, D4s." To me, this is a bit vague because I don't know what Lightscoop considers a "35mm" camera (because it doesn't seem like DSLRs are typically defined this way anymore), but I assumed it meant it would work with my D3200, which is considered a DX series. Perhaps my model isn't considered to be "most" Nikon cameras or perhaps my Lightscoop's foot was a bit thicker than most, creating some interference with the hotshoe.I probably should have returned the item, however this seemed to me the best option available without going for a separate-attachable flash module. The only way I could get the Lightscoop to fit satisfactorily was to take a Leatherman knife and shave off some of the Lightscoop foot's material (which took some time), so that it had less interference with the hotshoe. Ultimately, it's now working much more smoothly and easily but I'm annoyed that I paid $20 (for an item that probably costs less than $2 to manufacture) and it didn't fit very well, despite the website's compatibility chart and I spent time modifying it.Just a forewarning to other Nikon camera owners, however your mileage may vary...
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Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2012
PHOTO QUALITY: This thing works very well, flashed indoor shots look so much more flattering now. Still not as nice as no flash at all, but when you're shooting fast moving kids in low light, you've got to compromise (higher ISO = more grain; lower f-stop = less in focus; or - the unwise sacrifice most cameras make on "auto" mode - slower shutter speed = blurred subjects). This gadget helps immensely to add light to the scene without that "flash in your face" look, without red-eye, and without blinding your poor subjects - so you won't have to compromise (as much). And contrary to the directions, I almost always use full manual controls, and I get very good results with this at lower ISOs (ISO 200-400), shutter speeds of 1/125-1/160 second, and f/2.8-4.0... where otherwise I would be shooting at a noisy ISO 1600-3200+, 1/80 sec or slower, and f/1.4-1.7 to get a satisfactorily exposed shot.

RANGE: Obviously range isn't very far since it's only using the on-camera flash, but you know going in that this doesn't multiply light, it only redirects it. Keep whatever surface you're bouncing off (wall/ceiling), as well as your subject, within maybe 5-10 feet.

WORKS GREAT BOUNCED OFF WALLS TOO: If you have a wall within range, try holding your camera sideways with this thing mounted to get some nice added side lighting (very flattering for portraits).

A word of warning: this thing is BIG. Although it can fit in a large coat pocket when not in use, I use it with a Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 16.05 MP Live MOS Interchangeable Lens Camera with 3-Inch Free-Angle Touch Screen LCD (Black Body Only) micro 4/3 DSLR-style body, and the lightscoop makes the camera *twice* as tall - it's huge. It doesn't seem as imposing on a larger camera body (I also use it on a Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera (Black Body Only)). But I would imagine it wouldn't give as nicely spread fill light if it were significantly smaller.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2011
I bought this bounce flash device shortly after I bought my SLR. If you follow the instructions provided, it works like a charm and makes your pictures look stunning. It's definitely 10x better than using a pop-up flash. At the same time, I quickly realized that you are very limited in how to use it, and it's definitely no substitute for an external flash. You can't use this with high ceilings, not-white ceilings, or outdoors. Also, it annoys the crap out of people behind you, since they see the reflection of the flash through the mirror. It's also a pain to carry around this pop-up flash because of it's unusual shape. It would have definitely been more efficient to have the option to fold it flat during storage/when not in use.

If you're a beginner in shooting pictures, take a lot of indoor pictures, and can't afford an external flash anytime soon, I'd recommend this product. Like I said, in no way does this replace an external flash, and personally for my needs, I upgraded to an external flash (430ex II) just a couple months after buying this.

Overall, I give this product 4.5 stars. If they made a version that folded flat when not in use or slightly dropped the price by even $5, then this would be a 5 star product but really, all you're getting is a mirror attached to a piece of plastic.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2014
This product is an attempt to deflect light from a flash and provide a warmer "look" to a photo. All well and good, but don't expect miracles. The light from a "speed flash" in a SLR camera is only good up to around 10-12 feet at the most, so deflecting it cuts that down considerably. It's best used in a confined space, with available light, when a direct flash would "white out" the subject, or make it too harsh a photo, or the available light is so soft the photo "yellows out." That's the advantage of digital camera. If your photo is too bright, snap this into your hot shoe (don't worry, it's not powered, or anything) and try again. I did it on an up-close photo of flowers in a vase and it toned down the flash nicely. So, keep in mind this is for very specific shots. The plus is that it's easy to store and carry and they give you a nice, velvet bag to keep it in. Note: I suppose, though I haven't tried it yet, adjusting the intensity and white balance could adjust the sensitivity to the reflected light, but this is for those more expert in photo techniques.
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2014
This device did not work as advertised due to two problems.

The hot shoe attachment foot was too thick to fit into the hot shoe of my Nikon D60 and D7000 even though they were listed as cameras the device would fit. It appears to be a manufacturing defect.

The second problem is that it doesn't actually bounce the light toward the subject but back behind the camera. The only way this device could work is if there was a wall immediately behind the camera perpendicular to the direction of the shot and the flash strength was great enough to travel that long distance back to the subject. There is a diagram included with the device showing light reflecting off of the ceiling but the arrows representing light vectors strike the ceiling at about a 45 degree angle and, in complete defiance of the Law of Reflection, bounce back toward the subject at about a 150 degree angle. [Law of Reflectance: "A light ray incident upon a reflective surface will be reflected at an angle equal to the incident angle."] What would really occur is the light would bounce off the ceiling to the rear at 45 degrees and be lost if it did not strike a wall nearby.

This device might work with a very strong built-in flash in the specific conditions described above but not in any other conditions. I intend to return mine.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2014
This device did not work as advertised due to two problems.

The hot shoe attachment foot was too thick to fit into the hot shoe of my Nikon D60 and D7000 even though they were listed as cameras the device would fit. It appears to be a manufacturing defect.

The second problem is that it doesn't actually bounce the light toward the subject but back behind the camera. The only way this device could work is if there was a wall immediately behind the camera perpendicular to the direction of the shot and the flash strength was great enough to travel that long distance back to the subject. There is a diagram included with the device showing light reflecting off of the ceiling but the arrows representing light vectors strike the ceiling at about a 45 degree angle and, in complete defiance of the Law of Reflection, bounce back toward the subject at about a 150 degree angle. [Law of Reflectance: "A light ray incident upon a reflective surface will be reflected at an angle equal to the incident angle."] What would really occur is the light would bounce off the ceiling to the rear at 45 degrees and be lost if it did not strike a wall nearby.

This device might work with a very strong built-in flash in the specific conditions described above but not in any other conditions. I intend to return mine.
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