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p.1 #1 · Just ordered the Demb Flip It! Reflector/Diffuser!

I ordered my first hot shoe flash unit yesterday. I ended up choosing the Sigma EF 530 Super DG for my Canon 30D. Today I ordered the Demb diffuser/reflector to use with the flash unit! Can't wait to get into flash photography!

Jul 29, 2009 at 02:28 AM

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p.1 #2 · Just ordered the Demb Flip It! Reflector/Diffuser!

You could not have done any better than the Flit It, at any price. Absolutely gives the highest efficiency, the greatest degree of flexibility, and the greatest degree of control. You'll love the way you can shoot both bounce and fill at the same time, and easily change the ratio beween the two.

Harvey

Jul 29, 2009 at 04:23 AM

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p.1 #3 · Just ordered the Demb Flip It! Reflector/Diffuser!

hfillmore wrote:
You could not have done any better than the Flit It, at any price. Absolutely gives the highest efficiency, the greatest degree of flexibility, and the greatest degree of control. You'll love the way you can shoot both bounce and fill at the same time, and easily change the ratio beween the two.

Harvey

I concur with Harvey.

Kiron Kid

Jul 29, 2009 at 04:31 AM

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p.1 #4 · Just ordered the Demb Flip It! Reflector/Diffuser!

Ha, I'm better than you, I just ordered the Jumbo flip it (oh and the bracket)!

Jul 29, 2009 at 07:43 AM

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p.1 #5 · Just ordered the Demb Flip It! Reflector/Diffuser!

Beni wrote:
Ha, I'm better than you, I just ordered the Jumbo flip it (oh and the bracket)!

Ha, lol.

Jul 29, 2009 at 01:24 PM

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p.1 #6 · Just ordered the Demb Flip It! Reflector/Diffuser!

i have one and for the most part it is a good product. but, for me, doesn't travel very well. you need to find a good flat spot in your bag for it or the panel takes a curve real easy and tends to stay that way for awhile. in my opinion the panel needs a little stiffening.

Jul 29, 2009 at 02:23 PM

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p.1 #7 · Just ordered the Demb Flip It! Reflector/Diffuser!

I love mine.. But I agree its annoying to pack esp with the new curved piece...

Jul 29, 2009 at 04:19 PM

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p.1 #8 · Just ordered the Demb Flip It! Reflector/Diffuser!

The zippered case helps alot with packing/carrying: http://www.dembflashproducts.com/accessories/

Jul 29, 2009 at 06:51 PM

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p.1 #9 · Just ordered the Demb Flip It! Reflector/Diffuser!

You're gonna love it. I got one a month or two ago and it's really nice. I love the quality of light - looks very natural.

Jul 29, 2009 at 07:51 PM

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p.1 #10 · Just ordered the Demb Flip It! Reflector/Diffuser!

bitmaker wrote:
The zippered case helps alot with packing/carrying: http://www.dembflashproducts.com/accessories/

have it. no it doesn't

Jul 29, 2009 at 11:14 PM

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p.1 #11 · Just ordered the Demb Flip It! Reflector/Diffuser!

sjms wrote:
have it. no it doesn't

I'm not surprised you posted that.

Jul 30, 2009 at 05:04 AM

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p.1 #12 · Just ordered the Demb Flip It! Reflector/Diffuser!

I am always looking for panel material which will be better. The black back has been very important to me for looks. Plastic types which come black on one side and white on the other are very rare, unless you want to stick a white layer on with adhesive. So I ask you, is this just my thing? Would you all like a panel which is white on the back & white on the front as much?

Jul 30, 2009 at 01:05 PM

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p.1 #13 · Just ordered the Demb Flip It! Reflector/Diffuser!

I would agree w/ Joe that that black/white 'looks' better but if a white/white material was demonstrably 'better', I would accept that (plus, you really can put something like MonoKote on the panel to change the color (at any decent hobby shop)

http://www.monokote.com/trim.html

Jul 30, 2009 at 01:40 PM

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p.1 #14 · Just ordered the Demb Flip It! Reflector/Diffuser!

I am advancing to much more modular construction with panels which velcro on to the base rather than with bolts. I hope this will open up a whole range of possibilities for using foams, foam boards, spray-painted matte boards and adhesive overlays. Rather than say "one side is white and the other side is pink", I'd like to convey the idea of your being free to create.

Jul 30, 2009 at 01:56 PM

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p.1 #15 · Just ordered the Demb Flip It! Reflector/Diffuser!

Joe Demb wrote:
I am advancing to much more modular construction with panels which velcro on to the base rather than with bolts. I hope this will open up a whole range of possibilities for using foams, foam boards, spray-painted matte boards and adhesive overlays. Rather than say "one side is white and the other side is pink", I'd like to convey the idea of your being free to create.

i would say that keeping the panels seperate from the mount will reduce the chance of panel curvature

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. i could then place it in a more rigid "envelope" for travel

Jul 30, 2009 at 02:19 PM

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p.1 #16 · Just ordered the Demb Flip It! Reflector/Diffuser!

bitmaker wrote:
sjms wrote:
have it. no it doesn't

I'm not surprised you posted that.

putting it into a flexible case regretfully does not protect it from anything but dirt and scratching.

Jul 30, 2009 at 02:25 PM

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p.1 #17 · Just ordered the Demb Flip It! Reflector/Diffuser!

Steve, Please try the boiling water solution. You can do it an unlimited number of times. I test a material in a heat box with an oven thermometer. When I report to the manufacturer that warping starts to occur at about 125 degrees, he laughs and says that no one works in an environment over 120 degrees, at that temp all sorts of things start to fail, & blah blah blah. The fact is that obviously there are conditions, like the dashboard of a car, etc. where that temp is reached. Molecules don't lie. Like most people I start with my own experience and note that this stuff never warped on me in about 8 years of usage. It is necessary at some point to get over myself, listen to people like you, and acknowledge that I may have to abandon a couple of thousand dollars of stock on a shelf and just move on to something (hopefully) better. Ultimately, you folks are my bosses.

Jul 30, 2009 at 03:35 PM

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p.1 #18 · Just ordered the Demb Flip It! Reflector/Diffuser!

I don't understand the "warping" issues. I've been using my Flip-It's, hard, for some time now, and have yet to have any warpage issue's. But, I do not leave them sitting on a car dashboard, etc. I've found them to be quite durable.

Kiron Kid

Jul 30, 2009 at 06:09 PM

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p.1 #19 · Just ordered the Demb Flip It! Reflector/Diffuser!

Mr Demb

My experience with the product is much the same as Kiron Kid-- great item and has helped me make $$-- glad I purchased it

If it ever warps--the boiling water thing sounds like an inexpensive fix

Jul 30, 2009 at 06:37 PM

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p.1 #20 · Just ordered the Demb Flip It! Reflector/Diffuser!

Kiron Kid wrote:

I don't understand the "warping" issues. I've been using my Flip-It's, hard, for some time now, and have yet to have any warpage issue's. But, I do not leave them sitting on a car dashboard, etc. I've found them to be quite durable.

Kiron Kid

Indeed, some folks don't understand that exposing a lightweight piece of thermoplastic to heat and warping load will cause... warping.

Joe, for my money I'll stick with the lightweight material you're using now. With emphasis on the lightweight. I've worked with enough heavy flash diffusers to know I don't want them. Aside from its wonderful bounce/diffusion capabilities the Flip-it's strengths are its lightweight, ease of adjustment, and portability.

Greg

Jul 30, 2009 at 06:54 PM

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p.1 #21 · Just ordered the Demb Flip It! Reflector/Diffuser!

I like my Flipit and its lightweight and compact size. The problem I've had with it is the velcro is separating from the rubber backing. I contacted Joe Demb and was told to send it in. My only problem is that I use it so often that I would have a hard time without it while it is being repaired.

Jim

Jul 30, 2009 at 11:24 PM

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p.1 #22 · Just ordered the Demb Flip It! Reflector/Diffuser!

...I have three flip-it's in different sizes...love 'em all. I've crammed them in camera bags next to lenses, and flashes...never a "warp" problem or anything else. In fact I have literally "worn out" my large one and I was able to get a new one from Joe, and re-installed it on the "hinge" just fine...it's like new. The flip-its are an excellent product, that deliver excellent results.

Jul 31, 2009 at 02:27 PM

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p.1 #23 · Just ordered the Demb Flip It! Reflector/Diffuser!

Joe Demb wrote:
Steve, Please try the boiling water solution. You can do it an unlimited number of times. I test a material in a heat box with an oven thermometer. When I report to the manufacturer that warping starts to occur at about 125 degrees, he laughs and says that no one works in an environment over 120 degrees, at that temp all sorts of things start to fail, & blah blah blah. The fact is that obviously there are conditions, like the dashboard of a car, etc. where that temp is reached. Molecules don't lie. Like most people I start with my own experience and note that this stuff never warped on me in about 8 years of usage. It is necessary at some point to get over myself, listen to people like you, and acknowledge that I may have to abandon a couple of thousand dollars of stock on a shelf and just move on to something (hopefully) better. Ultimately, you folks are my bosses.

oh i have no real issues about it. its just one of those things and i just flex it back into position when i "need" to. as to the 120F temp environ well i don't suggest the middle east as a working location then. i have been in it higher and its not what i call pleasant.

. i'll boil it up and make some soup.

Aug 03, 2009 at 02:28 PM

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p.1 #24 · Just ordered the Demb Flip It! Reflector/Diffuser!

bitmaker wrote:
Kiron Kid wrote:

I don't understand the "warping" issues. I've been using my Flip-It's, hard, for some time now, and have yet to have any warpage issue's. But, I do not leave them sitting on a car dashboard, etc. I've found them to be quite durable.

Kiron Kid

Indeed, some folks don't understand that exposing a lightweight piece of thermoplastic to heat and warping load will cause... warping.

Joe, for my money I'll stick with the lightweight material you're using now. With emphasis on the lightweight. I've worked with enough heavy flash diffusers to know I don't want them. Aside from its wonderful bounce/diffusion capabilities the Flip-it's strengths are its lightweight, ease of adjustment, and portability.

Greg

if its packed away in a bag for a bit of time and a curve is induced by an outside force over that time it will take that shape regardless of the median temp being average comfort range for the user.

Aug 03, 2009 at 02:33 PM

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p.1 #25 · Just ordered the Demb Flip It! Reflector/Diffuser!

I picked up a Sigma 530 Super flash unit and a Demb Flip It diffuser/reflector. I can't believe I've been shooting photos without a hot shoe flash for so long! The quality of light is unbelievably better than I could imagine. For anybody on the fence on whether to save some money on a flash unit, no worries. This flash rocks! Granted I'm a flash noob but it does the job. Also the Demb Flip It diffuser/reflector is awesome!!! Thank you Joe! These are all taken with my Canon 30D and Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8

This is the first shot I took with my new setup. My 13 yr old Chow/Lab puppy Spicer! Slight PP.

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These are all straight out of camera so you can see the quality of light.
This is my 7 month young niece who we just met for the first time since she lives in Ohio.

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My wife, daughter, mom, sister and niece!

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