Sto-Fen OMEW Omni-Bounce Diffuser | Discount Price: $9.33
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Brand: Sto-Fen
Binding: Accessory
Helps but dont expect completely different light [Posted on 2008-07-21]
This little plastic box sticks well on the 430 EX and doesnt fall if one pushes it well (it doesnt need much force for that to happen). I was shooting with a wide angle lens and this box helped me with the extra room I needed to fill, it even works when the integrated diffuser plastic of the lens is pulled and put into place, although it is a little bit forced to fit.
For the price its very convenient, I highly recommend...
Great buy [Posted on 2008-08-01]
I bought the Sto-Fen OMEW Omni-Bounce Diffuser when I bought the Canon 430EX Speedlite for my Canon 40D last week. I have tried it out in all lighting conditions and have to say its a works great. Most flash's I have seen on other peoples cameras has Velcro to hold their diffuser on top of the flash. After reading all reviews on here and on other diffuser products I knew this was the one to get. It fits perfectly, is not lose and will not fall off! I took it off several times and the shape always stayed the same. I had read that some diffusers after time lose their shape so this was a real factor in my decision to buy it. 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.
It's not great, but it's portable [Posted on 2008-08-09]
A friend of mine convinced me I needed this. He does weddings and uses this on his Nikon SB-800 which is attached to his D300. He likes it for it's small footprint in his camera bag and it's ability to disperse flash in an acceptable fashion.
I am far more discriminating and far more pickey how my flash performs.
I found this diffuser did not evenly distribute light throughout the room.
I did a few tests, comparing it to my Gary Fong Whale Tail. The Omni-Bounce ditributed the light poorly in comparison and weakened the flash output far more than the whale tail did.
I tried several angles of bounced light with no attachment. The Omni-bounce was better than nothing at all for inside photos.
I use a Canon 30D and a Canon 580 EX II.
I recommend it only in that it is better than nothing for indoor photography, it takes up very little room in your bag and it's inexpensive.
A must have item [Posted on 2008-08-09]
Perfect diffuser for your 430 EX flash, and a must-have in every kit with that flash.
Amazon is missing some important info in the product description! [Posted on 2008-08-19]
I was sent the wrong product but I will not give Sto-fen a lower score because of this. I blame Amazon for not making it clear on their website. Diffusers are different sizes. ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL!
This is in the product description for this diffuser...
Product Description
The Omni-Bounce creates a Diffused Bare Bulb Effect, giving even coverage across the entire frame with lenses from 15mm to 200mm in the 35mm format. The Omni-Bounce is easy to use and goes onto and off of your flash in seconds with custom fitting, except UNI, and No Velcro.
WHERE DOES IT SAY THIS IS SPECIFICALLY FOR THE 430ex? I now have a 15 dollar paper weight because Amazon (ADORAMA) sent me the wrong diffuser. Since it is such a low cost item it would be silly to send it back and pay shipping charges.
EVERYONE BEWARE. Make sure you are getting the diffuser that fits your flash. I will be taping mine on until the correct one comes in the mail.
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