Comparison of Gary Fong Lightsphere and Whaletail Diffusers

Short video demonstrates the differences between the Gary Fong Whaletail and Lightsphere flash diffusers for hotshoe mounted flashes. This video has an associated text-based article at www.photography-solutions.com

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Howto & Style

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• gary
• fong
• whaletail
• lightsphere
• flash
• diffuser

[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.

[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.

[photolinger]

Very informative review sir.

[c2thew]

@ilovetype1 picts or it didn't happen =)

[ilovetype1]

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

[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 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.

[MrMackowski]

what is price difrence?

[happy2000hk]

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