I have 3 DSLR cameras, all Canons: XTi, 7D and T4i.
I also own three different flash diffusers, all purchased from Amazon.com.
I also own Canon Speedlite 430EX II, also purchased from Amazon.com
This is a review on all three products in comparison to each other.
I also posted pictures on each of these diffusers so you can decide for yourself what this looks like.
I’m a photo-enthusiast. I hardly ever shoot on automatic, and almost always in manual mode. This is not to say I’m good at shooting pictures, but that I’m too stubborn and proud to say I shoot on automatic because I don’t understand how my cameras work. Well, I don’t. Not well enough.
One of the most frustrating things for most people who take pictures, especially indoors or in poorly lit conditions is how horrible things look with the hot shoe flash. I mean, YUCK.
The key is to, BTW, manually adjust your flash through the menu. I didn’t know I could do this until most recently and I’ve owned my cameras for almost 4 years! It does make a big difference.
And the thing is, having a diffuser is ALWAYS better than not having one. So even though I’m listing the diffusers from worst to best (that I own), I think the worst diffuser is better than no diffuser at all.
The first diffuser I purchased was the Omni-Bounce Diffuser OMEY For The Canon 550 EX back in 2010 for $14.97.
Pluses:
better than absolutely no diffuser for your hot shoe (the one that comes automatically with your camera) flash
it actually fits on any of my cameras extremely well
Draw back:
I can’t believe I paid $15 for this!!! That’s uber expensive compared to the other two I just purchased recently and it definitely does not do the job as well as the other two.
I actually didn’t have a problem with how thin the diffuser is like another reviewer here. It’s pretty thick for me.
The warm and cool diffusers do NOT work for me at all. They cast a very harsh warm or cool tone in my pictures. They’re pretty much useless.
If you are opting for this because you cannot afford a Speedlite or equivalent right now, I recommend instead the Hot-Shoe Flash Diffuser Set for DSLR Cameras (CANON, NIKON, PENTAX, OLYMPUS, PANASONIC, LEICA) + Premium MagicFiber Microfiber Lens Cleaning Cloth for $6.49 because it looks like the same product and therefore will produce the same results.
Bottom line: better than absolutely no diffuser, cool and warm diffusers suck, fits well on camera/ hot shoe flash, get the other one (see above) because it’s MUCH cheaper.
Vintage DF430EX Camera Flash Diffuser for Canon Speedlite 430EX II Flash for
$4.17. It’s an add-on item, so you have to purchase at least $25 for this to ship to you for free, which isn’t a problem for me, but it might be for you.
Pluses:
definitely better than NOT having a diffuser on, but not as good if you had a white wall to bounce off of
relatively cheap
relatively effective (again, see my pictures for references)
Draw backs:
another reviewer already claimed this: WOW, this is SUPER hard to fit onto my Speedlite. I actually thought maybe it was me before I checked the other reviews. Just remember what LOOKS like could work is actually OPPOSITE of how you fit the sucker on.
Bottom Line:
It’s a worthwhile investment, but had I had the chance to do it again, I would have just bought the following. I bought this item because another reviewer recommended buying this one WITH the next one to make things stay better on the flash. So far, I have no problem with my third review item on this list falling off. Then again, I’m in a climate controlled room when I was testing it out.
Fotodiox 6"x9" Softbox for Flash, Speedlight, Nikon SB-600, SB-700, SB-800, SB-900, SB-910, Canon Speedlite 380EX, 430EX, II, 550EX, 580EX, II, 600EX- for $11.45 is easily one of the best purchases under $20 I’ve ever purchase for my camera. I can’t believe how much softer the flash is with this magical thing on my external flash.
Serious pros:
under $12 and will get to you in 2 days with Amazon Prime
lays and stores flat in a case; you can’t throw it in a bag and bang it against a concrete wall and expect it to survive
so effective I don’t think I’ll invest in a large softbox any time soon - not even joking
Draw backs:
I can see the elastic band wearing out in a few years. It will then be difficult to have this stay on my flash. The easiest way to fix this is to replace the elastic, and if you know how to sew, this won’t be difficult or too expensive.
Bottom line: if you’re not a professional photographer or an absolute perfectionist, or if you’re limited on your budget, this is the best bang for your buck on a external flash diffuser. I can’t believe I waited this long to get it.
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I love this flash. Good lighting control I recommend this to everyone especially if using a longer len. The added flash avoid shadows from the lens compared to the on camera flash.
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