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Archive 2008 · Canon 580 Light Modifiers?

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p.1 #1 · Canon 580 Light Modifiers?

I have a couple of Canon 420EX flashes and just got a 580EXII. I've been using the Gary Fong 'thing' on my 420. Does a great jiob but is huge to pack, won't fold up, etc. Any suggestions for a good light modifier for my 580EX other than going that same way? Something foldable perhaps? Appreciate the help. Thanks.

Nov 28, 2008 at 07:51 AM

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p.1 #2 · Canon 580 Light Modifiers?

Type the word "diffuser" in the search tool.

FlipIt
Omni Bounce
BetterBounce card
Index card with rubber band
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Nov 28, 2008 at 09:42 AM

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p.1 #3 · Canon 580 Light Modifiers?

Here's my DIY solution:

http://super.nova.org/DPR/Canon/images/ThreeFront.jpg

See this thread: https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/712161/0#6427656

And these links:

Using multiple Canon flashes

How to create a DIY diffuser

How diffusion actually works

Chuck

Nov 28, 2008 at 10:25 AM

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p.1 #4 · Canon 580 Light Modifiers?

I use:

http://www.diffuseit.co.uk/

It's excellent.

Nov 29, 2008 at 07:20 AM

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p.1 #5 · Canon 580 Light Modifiers?

This is as Flip-It in USA.

Mufutau

Vole wrote:
I use:

http://www.diffuseit.co.uk/

It's excellent.

Nov 29, 2008 at 11:59 AM

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p.1 #6 · Canon 580 Light Modifiers?

I use the Lite Scoop...on my 580's it works very well and gives you floor to ceiling coverage. Really directs a nice soft light. I am Fonged Out with the light spheres....too much light loss....

Here's a link

http://litegenius.com/

Cheers
Eddy

Nov 29, 2008 at 09:31 PM

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p.1 #7 · Canon 580 Light Modifiers?

That lightscoop looks like a stripped down version of Chucks.

Nov 30, 2008 at 07:43 AM

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p.1 #8 · Canon 580 Light Modifiers?

Though it's not super portable, I've been happy with my Gary Fong Whale Tail Studio with the gels and different flap sets.

Nov 30, 2008 at 11:01 AM

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p.1 #9 · Canon 580 Light Modifiers?

I use this except with an 6' octa.

or a flip-it when I don't want to be too obtrusive.

Nov 30, 2008 at 12:14 PM

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p.1 #10 · Canon 580 Light Modifiers?

Actually, compared to my other rig (pictured below) I find the Garry Fong Thing quite compact. As a bonus, at wedding receptions you can hide bread rolls and other collectables in it, for discrete consumption later.

Nov 30, 2008 at 04:56 PM

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p.1 #11 · Canon 580 Light Modifiers?

PS If you want he ULTIMATE upgrade to the Fong Thing, see it here. I'm told Derek still has stock.

Nov 30, 2008 at 05:13 PM

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p.1 #12 · Canon 580 Light Modifiers?

I've tried most of them and really like the Lumiquest 80-20 kit. It folds up and fits in a pocket of my bag.

Dec 01, 2008 at 05:37 PM

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p.1 #13 · Canon 580 Light Modifiers?

I like my 16x16 Softboxes and soon to be used with the Photoflex hot-shoe brkt for their small softbox. I got t softboxes shipped for less than the fong dong.

Dec 02, 2008 at 05:34 AM


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