Monday, April 23, 2007
Gary Fong Lightsphere
Posted by Jason Dunn in "HARDWARE" @ 03:40 PM
"Use the new cloud colored photojournalist to create the warmest softest light possible from your on-camera flash. Studio quality light, that you can carry in your gear bag, makes the Cloud Lightsphere the perfect diffuser for portrait photographers and wedding photojournalists.This soft flattering light is the same light you are accustomed to finding in your studio when using a softbox, Calumet panel or large umbrella. If you shoot outside of your studio - you will love the Cloud Lightsphere."
I picked one of these up a couple of weeks ago, and while I haven't had an opportunity to really put it through the paces, the couple of test shots I did turned out quite well. When I purchased the Lightsphere it came with a DVD that contains a series of videos that, collectively, act as a "how to" for using the Lightsphere. The screen capture above is from the DVD - the difference in lighting is quite dramatic, especially in the eyes (and portrait photography is all about the eyes if they're in the frame!). I had a small, square diffuser, but it didn't do much compared to the Lightsphere.
Since buying my gear last year, I have to admit that I've hardly used my SB600 flash with my Nikon D200 because I felt like the flash was an unstable element in my photography - it was too easy to overpower the photo, and I didn't have any good technique for using the flash. The Lightsphere simplifies things quite a bit, so I'm looking forward to adding it into the mix. If you're interested in learning more there are some videos on the product page that will show you what kind of a difference the Lightsphere makes. Any Lightsphere owners out there?
I picked one of these up a couple of weeks ago, and while I haven't had an opportunity to really put it through the paces, the couple of test shots I did turned out quite well. When I purchased the Lightsphere it came with a DVD that contains a series of videos that, collectively, act as a "how to" for using the Lightsphere. The screen capture above is from the DVD - the difference in lighting is quite dramatic, especially in the eyes (and portrait photography is all about the eyes if they're in the frame!). I had a small, square diffuser, but it didn't do much compared to the Lightsphere.
Since buying my gear last year, I have to admit that I've hardly used my SB600 flash with my Nikon D200 because I felt like the flash was an unstable element in my photography - it was too easy to overpower the photo, and I didn't have any good technique for using the flash. The Lightsphere simplifies things quite a bit, so I'm looking forward to adding it into the mix. If you're interested in learning more there are some videos on the product page that will show you what kind of a difference the Lightsphere makes. Any Lightsphere owners out there?
