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p.1 #1 · Lightsphere II: Clear or Cloud

which is better for weddings?

Oct 07, 2008 at 07:23 PM

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p.1 #2 · Lightsphere II: Clear or Cloud

You forgot to include neither.

Oct 07, 2008 at 09:58 PM

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p.1 #3 · Lightsphere II: Clear or Cloud

+1 for neither

Oct 07, 2008 at 10:05 PM

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p.1 #4 · Lightsphere II: Clear or Cloud

neither

Oct 07, 2008 at 10:14 PM

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p.1 #5 · Lightsphere II: Clear or Cloud

neither

... cheapy flash cards or even the joe demb flip-it is better for on the hot-shoe flash work.

Oct 07, 2008 at 10:21 PM

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p.1 #6 · Lightsphere II: Clear or Cloud

I have the joe demb flip-it and I love it so much. However, I borrowed a fellow photographer's LSII clear and loved it in certain situations. I feel that the flip-it works in certain situations, but not in others, and the same goes for the lightsphere. No problem having both in the camera bag. Pennies compared to what we spend on lenses.

Oct 07, 2008 at 10:53 PM

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p.1 #7 · Lightsphere II: Clear or Cloud

Read this, then make one of these.

Oct 08, 2008 at 12:27 AM

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p.1 #8 · Lightsphere II: Clear or Cloud

The flip-its rock. Chuck's work great too.

Oct 08, 2008 at 02:32 AM

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p.1 #9 · Lightsphere II: Clear or Cloud

cgardner wrote:
Read this, then make one of these.

good info and demos, I have a bounce device that would give similar results if/when needed, but nice to know maybe I can make another one myself.... or more if needed when I get more flash units.

Mar 27, 2009 at 08:47 PM

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p.1 #10 · Lightsphere II: Clear or Cloud

Cut the guys some slack and read the poll. Neither isn't an optional or requested response. They may be overpriced pieces of plastic, but I like mine (and they are relatively cheap compared to lenses)

I seem to get better results with the clear. I use the silver insert to throw extra light in dark spaces. Of course, I'm not playing with the flash power, just letting the 40D/580 EXI do their stuff.

Mar 27, 2009 at 08:57 PM

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p.1 #11 · Lightsphere II: Clear or Cloud

Gordon walker wrote:
Cut the guys some slack and read the poll. Neither isn't an optional or requested response. They may be overpriced pieces of plastic, but I like mine (and they are relatively cheap compared to lenses)

I seem to get better results with the clear. I use the silver insert to throw extra light in dark spaces. Of course, I'm not playing with the flash power, just letting the 40D/580 EXI do their stuff.

I may need to try that...the chrome insert. I had a tricky lighting situation yesterday which is making me want to work harder on my lighting.

Mar 29, 2009 at 03:25 PM

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p.1 #12 · Lightsphere II: Clear or Cloud

-1 for Lightsphere.

+30942838 for the demb flip it

Mar 29, 2009 at 03:31 PM

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p.1 #13 · Lightsphere II: Clear or Cloud

Carmen Miranda wrote:
You forgot to include neither.

ABIG +1 to that !

Quote of the day. "A fool and his money are soon parted"

Mar 29, 2009 at 05:06 PM

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p.1 #14 · Lightsphere II: Clear or Cloud

Neither. Leave the Tupperware for your food.

Mar 29, 2009 at 07:30 PM

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p.1 #15 · Lightsphere II: Clear or Cloud

I agree, the results just aren't anything special, too much light loss, and too awkward. A simple bounce tool like the Flip-It, Lumiquest Big Bounce or their softbox is much nicer for a wedding. I also just got a Honl 8" snoot which makes a really nice bounce card as well.

Mar 29, 2009 at 08:16 PM

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p.1 #16 · Lightsphere II: Clear or Cloud

I recommend (as always) the DiffuseiT.

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

EDIT: Having just looked on the site, I notice they now do a smaller version as well! Cool.

Mar 30, 2009 at 01:05 AM

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p.1 #17 · Lightsphere II: Clear or Cloud

Neither +1

Mar 30, 2009 at 01:09 AM

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p.1 #18 · Lightsphere II: Clear or Cloud

neither

Mar 30, 2009 at 08:10 AM

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p.1 #19 · Lightsphere II: Clear or Cloud

Jumbo Flip-it all the way!

Scott

Mar 30, 2009 at 04:39 PM

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p.1 #20 · Lightsphere II: Clear or Cloud

I need to try the Jumbo flip-it, wish that would have been out when I first ordered my Flip-it Pro

Mar 30, 2009 at 07:02 PM

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p.1 #21 · Lightsphere II: Clear or Cloud

Jumbo Flip-it is the best.

Mar 30, 2009 at 07:27 PM

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p.1 #22 · Lightsphere II: Clear or Cloud

Clear the cloud and get a flip-it

Mar 30, 2009 at 11:15 PM

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p.1 #23 · Lightsphere II: Clear or Cloud

These are widely available at landfills and recycle depots.

Mar 31, 2009 at 04:46 PM

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p.1 #24 · Lightsphere II: Clear or Cloud

works well as a tip cup.

Apr 02, 2009 at 03:12 AM


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