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New Lightsphere II ID system...
Posted:
Sun Apr 02, 2006 7:16 pmby jdear
Gary is busy again, releasing an 'inverted dome lid' for the lightsphere PJ... looks not unlike a
modern contraceptive method...
http://store.garyfonginc.com/liiido.html
and you can buy it from qualitycamera.com.au for $20.
His website has a free lighting instructional DVD on how to use the LS system... Ive contacted Qualitycamera.com.au to see if they will supply this promo also.
J
Posted:
Sun Apr 02, 2006 7:50 pmby sirhc55
Been there done that - got mine from quality cameras some time ago
Posted:
Sun Apr 02, 2006 8:16 pmby jdear
Old news hey
Could you provide an example of with / without the ID fitted to the PJ? Im wondering if its worth its $20 price...
Might be cheaper to go to the chemist and buy a diaphram...
J
Posted:
Sun Apr 02, 2006 10:45 pmby nito
jdear, in my option its not worth it. Get more skin tone and natural appearance with the LS pointed at the ceiling. Direct LS with dome is better than no LS and direct flash. But no where near the LS bounce on ceiling.
If you want I can do some quick test shots for you.
Posted:
Sun Apr 02, 2006 11:17 pmby MCWB
I agree with nito. I did a comparison with someone's dome in a fill-flash situation (was it yours nito?) at a minimeet a while ago, comparing direct flash, direct +
PS2PJ + dome, and bounce directly up + LS2PJ. The latter was the best.
Posted:
Sun Apr 02, 2006 11:21 pmby losfp
Could have been mine.
I find that in most cases, LSPJ pointed straight up gives the best results, as the other guys have mentioned.
However, if you're outdoors, or the ceiling is just too damn far to bounce off, that's where the dome comes into its own IMO.
Posted:
Sun Apr 02, 2006 11:56 pmby nito
MCWB,
It wasnt me.
Most likely losfp.
Posted:
Mon Apr 03, 2006 12:14 amby Jeko70
losfp wrote:Could have been mine.
I find that in most cases, LSPJ pointed straight up gives the best results, as the other guys have mentioned.
However, if you're outdoors, or the ceiling is just too damn far to bounce off, that's where the dome comes into its own IMO.
I agree
Posted:
Tue Apr 04, 2006 7:39 pmby Finch
J,
I've just come back from trialling the LightsphereII and the inverted dome and the results are fantastic. The $20 for the dome is well worth the money and there are many ways which you can use it, depending on the situation.
Just got off the phone 1o minutes ago and ordered both!
Cheers
Michael
Posted:
Tue Apr 04, 2006 9:31 pmby Alpha_7
Michael,
Mind if I ask where you ordered it from and what the final price was ? I used the SB-800 extensively on the weekend, and I think I could of done with this is a fair few of my shots.
Posted:
Tue Apr 04, 2006 10:48 pmby nito
Alpha_7 wrote:Michael,
Mind if I ask where you ordered it from and what the final price was ? I used the SB-800 extensively on the weekend, and I think I could of done with this is a fair few of my shots.
Alpha,
http://www.qualitycamera.com.au/ this place is cheap for the LS and dome.
Posted:
Tue Apr 04, 2006 10:53 pmby Alpha_7
Thanks Nito (not that I should be looking but I can't help myself).
Posted:
Tue Apr 04, 2006 11:02 pmby nito
Alpha_7 wrote:Thanks Nito (not that I should be looking but I can't help myself).
I hope its one of those conditions in your sig.
Posted:
Wed Apr 05, 2006 5:20 pmby Big V
I ordered one on monday and it arrived today... good service and for 20 dollars, you can't go wrong.
Posted:
Wed Apr 05, 2006 5:35 pmby Michael
Howcome the site says $48 US and everyone on here is saying $20???
*confused*
Posted:
Wed Apr 05, 2006 5:44 pmby shutterbug
Mic, it is for the diaphram ONLY
not the LS
Posted:
Wed Apr 05, 2006 5:45 pmby losfp
The whole shebang consists of the LS PJ and the inverted dome. the dome is the cheaper bit
Posted:
Wed Apr 05, 2006 5:54 pmby losfp
shutterbug wrote:Mic, it is for the diaphram ONLY
not the LS
My fiancée calls it The Cricket Box. Even though you'd require the most deformed crotch in the world. She just likes the comedy value (but agrees that yes, it does look more like a diaphragm).
Posted:
Wed Apr 05, 2006 6:42 pmby Finch
Seems like some confusion re. the lightsphere and dome, so here is a brief explanation.
Lightshere II - known as 'beercup' and made of a soft plastic. Fits over flash unit. Price : $69.95
Inverted dome : this fits onto the lightsphere II and is the bit they are calling the 'diagphram'. Price : $20
If you but both, shipping is $8.50 and is overnight via Australian Air Express
Available from Stu Simmonds at Quality Camera Sales Australia
http://www.qualitycamera.com.au
Mine is in the air as we speak....
Cheers
Michael
Posted:
Wed Apr 05, 2006 6:45 pmby Michael
So let me get this straight as well
The thing the guy was using in the video is the whole shebang or just the diaphram?
Posted:
Wed Apr 05, 2006 6:49 pmby Finch
Michael,
I haven't seen the video but you can't use the inverted dome (i.e. diagphram) without the lightsphere. Dome is a separate attachment that fits into lightsphere
Hope this helps
Cheers
Michael