Brand | Sto-Fen |
Style | Umbrella |
Material | Plastic |
Light Source Type | Flash |
Hardware Interface | USB |
Product Dimensions | 5.87 x 4.02 x 2.09 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.64 ounces |
ASIN | B000CLNHXY |
Item model number | SFOMEW |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #167 in Lighting Diffusers #400 in Camera Flash Light Diffusers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 12, 2006 |
Manufacturer | Sto-Fen |
Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce OM-EW Flash Diffuser (for Canon Speedlite 430EX, 430EX II, 430EX III)
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Learn more how customers reviews work on AmazonCustomers find the flash diffuser works well with Canon 5D cameras and effectively softens harsh light from flash photography, creating a Diffused Bare Bulb Effect. The product is easy to put on and snap onto the flash, with good build quality that customers say will last for eternity. They appreciate its portability, noting it's super compact and easy to store in a camera bag, and consider it worth its low price. Regarding stability, while some customers report it stays securely on the flash, others mention it constantly falls off.
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Customers find that the flash diffuser works well with Canon 5D cameras and produces nice results, with one customer noting it performs particularly well for close-up shots.
"...This baby is snug! It does a lovely job with the diffusing, as well! I would say it does as good a job as my old Opteka, and I adore that thing...." Read more
"The Sto-Fen OMEW Omni-Bounce Diffuser works fairly well as a diffuser...." Read more
"...I have tried it out in all lighting conditions and have to say its a works great...." Read more
"...This worked great! It fit snugly on my Speedlite. I never had a fear of it falling off...." Read more
Customers praise the flash diffuser's ability to create soft light, evenly distribute it, and decrease shadows and harsh lighting, while creating a Diffused Bare Bulb Effect.
"...Even camping in broad daylight. It's beautiful! I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a STEAL on a diffuser...." Read more
"...It does soften the light a bit more and does decrease shadows and harsh lighting I may sometimes get even with "bounce" flash...." Read more
"...It does a very good job of diffusing the light, but I often have to remember to use it when near the subject, and remove it if the subject is..." Read more
"...I love the look of it as well. It does a great job reducing glare and dispersing light evenly throughout the shot, thus improving the overall..." Read more
Customers find that the flash diffuser fits perfectly and stays securely in place, with one customer noting that it can be easily adjusted in post-processing.
"...This baby is snug! It does a lovely job with the diffusing, as well! I would say it does as good a job as my old Opteka, and I adore that thing...." Read more
"...The diffuser is of course plastic but is just flexible enough to fit my flash without falling off and does not cause any scratching or damage to my..." Read more
"...It fits snugly on my Speedlite 430EX-II flash, and has improved my flash photography considerably in certain situations, such as indoors or in..." Read more
"...I was happy to find that it fits perfectly on my Canon Speedlite 430EX II Flash...." Read more
Customers find the flash diffuser worth its low price, with one mentioning it works well for the cost.
"...For the price range, I'd buy this again and again if I needed to...." Read more
"...it on and removing it over time might loosen the fit but it is so inexpensive that buying another shouldn't pose a problem. :-)..." Read more
"...It came as a great bundle with the 430EX Speedlight so if you are going to buy the flash might as well spend 10.00 extra and get the diffuser with it." Read more
"...All camera gear is already quite expensive, so seems silly that something as simple as this costs $8-10 (plus shipping and handling)...." Read more
Customers find the flash diffuser easy to use and convenient, noting it's simple to put on and snap onto their Speedlite.
"...and it takes absolutely no time to set up/ attach. Just pop it on and off!..." Read more
"...The unit itself looks nice and was not embarrassing to use like using a Kleenex or some type of taped up rig." Read more
"...reviewers above, I found that it fits the flash perfectly: it's easy to slip on, but maintains enough friction that it will not easily fall off..." Read more
"...This simple and reasonably priced gadget fixes BOTH issues...." Read more
Customers praise the build quality of the flash diffuser, noting it is made of good plastic that will last for eternity.
"I've used several Sto-Fen diffusers (for different model strobes. They last, don't lose their grip...." Read more
"...It seems to me that it is fit for its use and should last a long time barring extreme mis-use...." Read more
"...My only complaint is that this plain piece of flimsy plastic, without any complications that would make manufacture difficult, costs $9, and then..." Read more
"...This thing is so cheap that it warrants a purchase just to experiment with. When shooting indoors, I always have it on my flash...." Read more
Customers appreciate the flash diffuser's portability, noting it is super compact, easy to store in a camera bag, and lightweight.
"...like the Opteka (so I can just toss it in the bag), it takes up very little space in my bag(which makes up for it not being collapsible), and it..." Read more
"...It is super compact compared to other options out there, which to me was one of the biggest pluses to this diffuser...." Read more
"...This guy is small enough to fit in my bag and the 6x8 Fotodiox softbox will not fit in my bag...." Read more
"...but I like the Sto-Fen diffuser since it's simple, inexpensive and small...." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the flash diffuser's stability, with some reporting that it stays securely on the flash while others mention it constantly falls off.
"...It fits perfectly, is not lose and will not fall off! I took it off several times and the shape always stayed the same...." Read more
"...I don't worry about it falling off at all. It was very tight getting it on the flash the first time but since then it has gone on easier...." Read more
"...Very pleasing lighting. Fits well my Canon 430-EX flash, does not slip easily...." Read more
"Simple, it works nicely, but you have to watch out that it likes to slip off the flash. It's not the most secure thing...." Read more
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