Gary Fong Puffer Pop-up Flash Diffuser

[jh3835]

got these on ebay for $5, included amber, tungsten, and white gels as well.

[Varonessor]

You can get an identical one of these on ebay for 2 dollars, shipping included :P Mine just arrived today

[yannickske69]

@Varonessor where can i buy one ? search for it at which name? link?

[Varonessor]

@yannickske69 I got mine on ebay.com. Just search "Pop up flash diffuser" in the ebay search bar, and you'll see them.

[melthazor]

Thanks :)

[batty9]

Thanks for the review! :D

[laughingcrows]

Thanks :)

[001FJ]

Will it fit the D700?

[socalcamerapro]

@001FJ Yes, it will.

[001FJ]

@socalcamerapro Thank you :)

[socalcamerapro]

visit Gary's website.

[camelinthedessert]

I saw so many reviews of this diffuser and not one has a before and after pic comparision which is more important than showing us how to fix it onto a hot shoe.

[tanwk123]

ok thank for the information :) cheer!

Deric :)

[tanwk123]

does this puffer works on sony camera hot shoe?

[socalcamerapro]

@tanwk123 It does not.

[someguy6481]

@tanwk123

here is a simillar product on ebay and way cost effective, properly from the same factory that makes Gary Fong's range: 140448269922

[tanwk123]

@someguy6481

ok thx ya :D

[dripper]

@tanwk123 now it does I just bought one for my A200

[tanwk123]

@dripper oic :D

[k2kona]

@tanwk123 just plastic you could file it and make it fit

[socalcamerapro]

@tanwk123 There is now one for Sony.

[MauriceFlower]

Good.

[mexipol1]

Thank you for the demo. I'm glad to see you used Nikons to demonstrate.

[jeffbrent]

3:08 Could you set your camera any closer to the edge of the table?

Nice informative vid though

[CJPHOTO3]

yeah, this is a great item..and it doubles as a very small paddle if you get stuck out on a lake.

In fact it may work better as a paddle then as a flash defuser!

Boy.. Gary Fong's a genious!!

[N37BU6]

Great vid!

Have you done much astrophotography?

[socalcamerapro]

None at all -- unless you consider a few shot of the moon :-)

[arifali01]

"I've been using this since 1970, not necessarily the same piece . . ."

excellent video and you're funny too!

[chade2112]

R.O.F.L. "And I've been using this since about 1970... well, not necessarily the same piece." Hahahahah!

[socalcamerapro]

What were your camera settings? Obviously, a diffuser is going to reduce light output. The best way to use a diffuser, especially indoors, is to set the flash to TTL, open the aperture as wide as possible (depending on the depth-of-filed that you need), and drag the shutter. Out doors, when you just need fill-flash, you can shoot in Program mode, for situations. Also, remember that if you are using the pop-up as your main light, distance to subject is limited.

[mzahra1]

it reduced the flash strength DRAMATICALLY

[samo1111]

On many Nikons this may be due to the way the default TTL-BL flash mode works - it does not compensate for the diffusor, even if enough flash power is available (try manual full power flash!). A workaround is to use the standard TTL mode which is the default with spot metering. Another workaround is the FV lock function on some cameras.

[jzcix]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this.

[sabiha29]

Thanks for the demo. I ordered mine today for about 20 bucks! Hope I get better pics with the built-in flash now

[Odin828]

You can make one for yourself by using a frosted 35mm film can (get several for free at your local processor ie:Walmart) Take the top off - cut the can to fit your flash and put the cap back on. Free and works great!

[miheiLi]

3$ on ebay, with shipping is 9$

[socalcamerapro]

Of course, you understand that you the $3 version is a knock-off. Support the knock-offs and you destroy the incentive for inventors to develop and bring to market new products.

[miheiLi]

Tell me where can i find the real thing?

[Orcinus24x5]

can YOU justify spending over $50 to $100 on a single piece of tupperware? I sure as hell can't. I made a couple out of discarded 4-litre milk jugs and got the exact same effect.

[socalcamerapro]

It depends of the value of your photos. I make a living as a photographer. $50 for a piece of plastic seems crazy, BUT if that $50 investment makes you $100s or $1,000s in increased sales, then not having it is CRAZY.

Anyway, ou probably didn't understand that the video is about the Puffer ($20). I can't imagine using a 4-liter jug on a pop-up flash. :-)

[numarkmixer1]

I just read this old post-nice comeback! ha ha If I was to take a picture in solid shade (like under a tree) and use fill flash with this puffer would I get good results?

[socalcamerapro]

@numarkmixer1 Out doors, when you just need fill-flash, you can shoot in Program mode, for most situations. Also, remember that if you are using the pop-up as your main light, distance to subject is limited.

[photofanaticist]

@Orcinus24x5 LOL, I cant imagine shooting a model or a senior or anyone else for that matter with a milk jug sitting you your camera. That just oozes class. hell i would take toilet paper over a milk jug.

[samo1111]

Make something similar that folds flat, with a bit larger screen a bit further away, and I will buy it :) Otherwise I'll have to make it myself for $0

[nnsuch]

Thanks. Excellent and very helpful.

[mycssamail]

great information! nicely-made video! thanks!

[PIXscotland]

A nice idea. For around $20 it's probably wirth having lying around for quick snaps.

[LeeOades]

Very interesting. I'd not heard of it before but exactly as you say, there are times that you don't have or want to get out the full works.

One thing you didn't really mention on the video was the sorts of results you've been getting and how much it costs.

Cheers,

Lee

[grrlduda]

thanks for posting. very educational.

[hagiwhat]

it was cool sir, bravo