Comparison of Gary Fong Lightsphere and Whaletail Diffusers

[photolinger]

Very informative review sir.

[MrMackowski]

what is price difrence?

[socalcamerapro]

Either will work. If you get the Clear, the results are a bit more specular. I would try to keep the light more than 10 feet from the subject. If you get the Cloud, I would add the Chrome Dome insert, especially for shot beyond about 10-15 feet. Of course, these distance are approximate and depend on the ambient conditions.

[happy2000hk]

what's better for general family purposes.. cloud or clear LS?

[socalcamerapro]

LS is definitely the portable choice. If you are in a studio, or in very controlled situations -- or need to gel the background-- using multiple, off-camera flashes, then the WT is perfect. If you only have one, get the LS.

[c2thew]

lightsphere -- no brainer, quick to shoot, no muss no fuss. great, standardized yet even shots

whaletail -- flexible, slightly akward for storage, you will definitely get mocked at as a toilet on your flash etc, various flash gels, soft light, bounce only?

[ilovetype1]

@c2thew i know this is a year old comment, but no serious photographer would care to have a toilet on top of their camera if it makes their photos come out perfect.

[c2thew]

@ilovetype1 use the right modifier for the job. REGARDLESS of what people think about it.

I own a lightsphere and understand it's strengths and weaknesses. Sure it's not a perfect diffuser, but it's better than having no diffuser than to have a bare flash appearance.

[ilovetype1]

@c2thew apparently you changed your opinions after a year :) , I walk around with a umbrella helmet.

[c2thew]

@ilovetype1 picts or it didn't happen =)

[coolmac33]

So which is better? Which one do you use more often? Socalcamerapro?

[mzahra1]

Thanks. Good vid. Have both - enough difference to have both.

[Fushpud]

Thank you very much for this description! I had wondered what the Whaletail was all about.

[Hands007]

Nice overview. did not know these even existed.

[PhotogGene]

That was very informative. You've helped me make a decision on what to purchase even without me leaving home. Thanks

[sevenbates]

That was extremely informative. I own a cloud and a lightsphere and I couldn't quite wrap my head around the whaletail. Now I know why I want the thing.

And as for saving space, now all I need are a handful of small gels to carry - as opposed to the large inverted done accessories of my lightsphere. I'll keep all of them, but I see myself using that whaletail with MUCH more versatility.

Thanks again! Gary should pay you!

[jasbcor]

GF should pay you for this vid.

[carl201167]

thanks for the video

[wojkij]

big thx 4 this video.

[lander77477]

But which situations would you use one over the other?