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Title: Flash diffuser
Post by: .shock on March 20, 2008, 09:43
hi,

I have Nikon D600 flash and some flash diffuser cap. Work fine, but wish to try some softbox attached on flash.

This is what I currently have:
http://www.amazon.com/SBM-Supreme-Diffuser-Olympus-Flashes/dp/B000OUBQWC/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1206023913&sr=8-2

Any advice about flash softboxes and experience about this...

Another question. Previously I was mention that I have Nikon SB-600 and wish to buy another. Are they two work together wireless and when one is attached on camera and other somewhere in wireless mode.

Thank's a lot,
BA
Title: Re: Flash diffuser
Post by: kosmikkreeper on March 20, 2008, 09:54
the best flash diffusers I found (and I tried a few) is the Gary Fong Lightsphere. http://store.garyfonginc.com/ls2-p.html

I have 2 of them for my SB-800 and use them often.

I don't know about the SB-600 though.
Title: Re: Flash diffuser
Post by: massman on March 20, 2008, 16:08
Is this the sort of thing you are looking for: http://www.lastolite.com/ezybox-hotshoe.php
Title: Re: Flash diffuser
Post by: lisafx on March 20, 2008, 16:50
Quote from: kosmikkreeper on March 20, 2008, 09:54
the best flash diffusers I found (and I tried a few) is the Gary Fong Lightsphere. [url]http://store.garyfonginc.com/ls2-p.html[/url]

I have 2 of them for my SB-800 and use them often.

I don't know about the SB-600 though.


I have the lumiquest softbox and the stofen omnibounce in addition to the Lightsphere, but have to agree that Gary Fong has the best diffusers on the market. 
Title: Re: Flash diffuser
Post by: .shock on March 20, 2008, 17:12
yes... this is what I need. Soon will post some images here.

How do you triger remote flash? With pop-up or another flash unit? I have Nikon SB-600 and do I need another Sb-600 or Sb-800?
Title: Re: Flash diffuser
Post by: Smithore on March 21, 2008, 07:06
You can buy the Lambency lightsphere from asia, the same as Gary Fong but for only 10 dollars.

http://cgi.ebay.fr/Diffuseur-de-Flash-Lambency-Canon-580EX-550EX_W0QQitemZ140216745508QQihZ004QQcategoryZ74907QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
 (http://cgi.ebay.fr/Diffuseur-de-Flash-Lambency-Canon-580EX-550EX_W0QQitemZ140216745508QQihZ004QQcategoryZ74907QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Title: Re: Flash diffuser
Post by: snurder on March 21, 2008, 09:44
Quote from: .shock on March 20, 2008, 17:12
yes... this is what I need. Soon will post some images here.

How do you triger remote flash? With pop-up or another flash unit? I have Nikon SB-600 and do I need another Sb-600 or Sb-800?


You will need a SB 800 to trigger the SB 600.

Also see this link for another diffusion opton

http://www.abetterbouncecard.com/ (http://www.abetterbouncecard.com/)

Do not know what country you are in, but here in the USA the material is called "craft foam" and is readily available in craft stores. My total investment to rig 4 flash units was about $3.
For me better that walking around with a silly sald bowl on top of the flash. Hope this helps.
Title: Re: Flash diffuser
Post by: .shock on March 21, 2008, 10:26
curently triggering SB-600 with pop-up flash from camera. Soon will buy SB-800, gary's diffuser and easybox.... looks like great lighting setup for outdoor.