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Gary Fong P4 Lightsphere II Inverted Dome Clear Diffusion System

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★★★★☆
4.3

based on 19 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
4.1

$39.95

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Pros

  • Lightweight (14)
  • Softens light (11)
  • Reliable (8)
  • Quality construction (7)
  • Convenient interface (6)
  • Durable (3)
  • Easy to clean (3)
  • Easy to use (3)
  • Consistent output (2)
  • Easily interchangeable (2)
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Cons

  • Bulky (2)
  • Dome sometimes pops off (1)
  • Heavy (1)
  • Unreliable storage (1)

Best Uses

  • Fill flash (9)
  • Night photography (9)
  • Lighting (7)
  • Photography (6)
  • Photojournalism (6)
  • Portraits (4)
  • Shooting indoors (3)
  • General purpose (2)
  • Wedding photography (2)
  • Close -ups (1)
 
 
 

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Gary Fong P4 Lightsphere II Inverted Dome Clear Diffusion System

BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.6

$39.95

No Tax Outside NY
BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.1

$39.95

 

Product Reviews

Last update: Aug 11, 2009

Gary Fong P4 Lightsphere II Inverted Dome Clear Diffusion System Reviews

 
 
 

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★★★★☆
4.0
Fillup the whole room

"Very nice design diffuser dome. Fill the whole room with light and greatly reduce shadow behind subject. Excellent buy...." Read Full Review »

Jan 01, 2009 by Flooder

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
Not quite

"I've had this diffuser since last October. It kept falling off the Canon 580EX speedlite during the first wedding I used it at....not good. The "teeth", it grips with, should be longer to cover more of the flash. I had to tape it onto the flash. The next wedding, I had problems with my flash firing and was very upset at some of the shots I missed. Later I realized that the hotfoot was separating due to the heav..." Read Full Review »

May 01, 2009 by Looking for a new diffuser

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Gary Fong P4 Lightsphere II Inverted Dome Clear Diffusion System Review

Fillup the whole room

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Easy To Clean
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

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

"Very nice design diffuser dome. Fill the whole room with light and greatly reduce shadow behind subject. Excellent buy. "

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  • Using Product
  • Made with Product
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jan 1 2009
Flooder
Dallas, TX
I am:
  • Semi-Professional
Reviewed at:
Price: $39.95
 
 

[6 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Gary Fong P4 Lightsphere II Inverted Dome Clear Diffusion System Review

Gary Fong's Lightsphere Cloud - The BEST

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Convenient Interface
  • Reliable
  • Softens Light
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Fill Flash
  • Lighting
  • Night Photography
  • Photography
  • Photojournalism
 

"I’ve been using the Lightsphere for a while now and have owned seven Lightsphere units in various versions since the Lightsphere II came out. Of the seven, I still have three for use with my Nikon SB-800’s and Vivitar 283’s. Currently, I’m using the Lightsphere Cloud on the SB-800’s (with and with …"  Read Full Review »

Sep 14 2006
Nikonguy59
Schaumburg, IL
Reviewed at:
Price: $39.95
 
 

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Gary Fong P4 Lightsphere II Inverted Dome Clear Diffusion System Review

Studio Quality Lighting on the Run

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Convenient Interface
  • Easy to Use
  • Lightweight
  • Makes images look GREAT
  • Reliable
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Fill Flash
  • Lighting
  • Night Photography
  • Photography
  • Photojournalism
  • More »
 

"I have used Gary Fong's Lightsphere Inverted Dome System since it came out. I use it for ALL of my lighting situations. We shoot Weddings full time and the Lightsphere is used at over 50 Weddings per year. It works wonderfully in intimate settings as well as giving great light output in dark recepti …"  Read Full Review »

Sep 14 2006
southern girl
Tampa, FL
Reviewed at:
Price: $39.95
 
 

Gary Fong P4 Lightsphere II Inverted Dome Clear Diffusion System Review

Great diffuser

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Easy To Clean
  • Fast Recycling
  • Lightweight
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Night Photography
  • Portraits
 

"It works as described. I have no experience with any other diffuser, but here's my experience with this one. It greatly improves indoor shots, and also works well for outdoor fill lighting. I use it whenever I use my flash. The diffuser cone is a flexible plastic, which makes it nigh invincible, …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jan 21 2008
mikez0r
Davis, CA
I am:
  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
Price: $39.95
 
 

Gary Fong P4 Lightsphere II Inverted Dome Clear Diffusion System Review

The only flash accessory you need.

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Convenient
  • Lightweight
  • Reliable
  • Softens Light
  • Works

    Cons

  • Dome sometimes pops off

    Best Uses

  • Fill Flash
  • Lighting
  • Night Photography
  • Photography
  • Photojournalism
  • More »
 

"I shoot weddings, industrial images, and do some photojournalism. (I shoot for the local paper on weekends.) Without a doubt, the lightsphere is the best on-flash diffuser I have ever used. It takes a day or two of experimentation to really 'get it' - ut when you do, you will wonder how you eber got …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Feb 12 2007
Scooter
Honolulu, HI
I am:
  • Professional
Reviewed at:
Price: $39.95
 
 
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$39.95

 

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