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Gary Fong C3 Cloud Lightsphere II, Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System.

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★★★★☆
4.4

based on 63 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
4.1

$39.95

from 2 stores

Pros

  • Lightweight (35)
  • Easy to use (22)
  • Softens light (22)
  • Quality construction (20)
  • Convenient interface (11)
  • Durable (11)
  • Reliable (10)
  • Improves performance (7)
  • Consistent output (5)
  • Easy to clean (5)
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Cons

  • Bulky (17)
  • Flimsy design (4)
  • Heavy (2)
  • Poor interface (2)
  • Can damage camera (1)
  • Can fall off easily (1)
  • Falls of my 430ex often (1)
  • Falls off tape it (1)
  • Kind of hard to get on (1)
  • Loose fitting (1)

Best Uses

  • Fill flash (22)
  • Lighting (18)
  • Portraits (15)
  • Photography (14)
  • Shooting indoors (11)
  • Night photography (9)
  • Photojournalism (9)
  • Close -ups (6)
  • General purpose (6)
  • Shooting outdoors (6)
 
 
 

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Gary Fong C3 Cloud Lightsphere II, Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System.

BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.6

$39.95

No Tax Outside NY
BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.1

$39.95

 

Product Reviews

Last update: Oct 4, 2009

Gary Fong C3 Cloud Lightsphere II, Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System. Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
Tupperware move over!

"The first test picture I took was a candid of my 8 year old son doing his homework. Soft shadowless light. One of the best flash pictures I have ever taken. If I could only go back and reshoot all the other pictures taken without a light diffuser...." Read Full Review »

Feb 06, 2007 by Dr Hacnbush

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Won't stay on my 430EX

"I love the technical abilities of the diffuser, but have been sooo frustrated that the thing falls off all the time. It is true what others have said that combined with how dorky you look with it attached you look even worse chasing it around after it falls off an rolls across the floor. I was a victim of this 3 times today as I shot. Again..effective at producing quality diffusion..when it is ON. One more thi..." Read Full Review »

Feb 08, 2008 by Madphill

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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Gary Fong C3 Cloud Lightsphere II, Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System. Review

Won't stay on my 430EX

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy To Use
  • Improves Product Function

    Cons

  • Bulky
  • Loose fitting

    Best Uses

  • Macro Photography
  • Portraits
  • Studio
 

"I love the technical abilities of the diffuser, but have been sooo frustrated that the thing falls off all the time. It is true what others have said that combined with how dorky you look with it attached you look even worse chasing it around after it falls off an rolls across the floor. I was a vic …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Feb 8 2008
Madphill
Murfreesboro, TN
I am:
  • Semi-Professional
Reviewed at:
Price: $39.95
 

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Gary Fong C3 Cloud Lightsphere II, Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System. Review

Tupperware move over!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Convenient Interface
  • Lightweight
  • Reliable
  • Softens Light
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Lighting
  • Photography
  • Photojournalism
  • Portraits
 

"The first test picture I took was a candid of my 8 year old son doing his homework. Soft shadowless light. One of the best flash pictures I have ever taken. If I could only go back and reshoot all the other pictures taken without a light diffuser. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Feb 6 2007
Dr Hacnbush
Dix Hills, NY
Reviewed at:
Price: $39.95
 
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Gary Fong C3 Cloud Lightsphere II, Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System. Review

Gary Fong is a genious!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy to Use
  • Reliable
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • Bulky
  • Poor Interface

    Best Uses

  • Close -ups
  • Nighttime
  • Special Events
 

"I have heard in review after review that the "Gary Fong" diffuser is the way to go so I had to try for myself. It really works as advertised. The frosted version produces a very soft exposure great for portraits and close ups. My only complaint is the same as the other reviews, the Lightsphere do …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Nov 19 2008
MIKALI
Wooster, Ohio
I am:
  • Semi-pro Photographer
Reviewed at:
Price: $39.95
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Gary Fong C3 Cloud Lightsphere II, Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System. Review

TupperWare for your flash!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Easy To Use
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • Bulky

    Best Uses

  • Fill Flash
  • General Use
  • Night Photography
  • Photojournalism
  • Portraits
 

"Yes - it's overpriced. Yes - it's worth it. I love this product and will recommend it. I researched this and was happy to find that the C3 fits the HVL-F56AM external flash for my Sony DSLR. It's snug and *does not come off* unless I remove it. The diffusion is even and smooth. Love it. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Mar 17 2009
Tutivillus
Utah
I am:
  • Professional
Reviewed at:
Price: $39.95
 

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Gary Fong C3 Cloud Lightsphere II, Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System. Review

dont be fooled

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Convenient Interface
  • Lightweight
  • Softens Light

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Fill Flash
  • Lighting
 

"when i first opened the pakage i thought " well i just wasted [...] bucks" then after watching the instructional video that came with it, i decided to give it a try on my next shoot. i was blown away by how good it works. come to find out it was the best [...] bucks ive ever spent, not the worst. ca …"  Read Full Review »

Dec 1 2006
Denny's Digital Photography
werren, ar
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Price: $39.95
 
 
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BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.6

$39.95

No Tax Outside NY
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$39.95

 

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