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From: Gerard Maas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> I currently use a Lumiquest Softbox over my 380EX to soften the flash
> light.
> After a bit more than 1 year of use it's beginig to tear out and I'm
> thinking of a replace.
> Till the moment I've been happy with the results it gives, but recently
> I've read a lot of good things about the Sto-fen diffusor.
> How do they compare....(remainder snipped)
Gerard:
I've used both, and think they are both effective in softening flash and
subsequently shadows, and giving a nicer look to human subjects especially.
I think the LumiQuest gives you a little more effective range but after
using the Sto-Fen with such good results, included the LumiQuest when I sold
my 540EZ and kept the Sto-Fen to use with the new (then) 550EX. As you have
already pointed out, the LumiQuest can be a little unwieldy on a flash but
stores nicely. The OmniBounce also stores nicely and slips on the flash in
a pair of seconds. So, all considered, the OmniBounce is the defuser I've
gone with because it does what I need it to do and is convenient to
use....sorry no empirical data on specific light loss.
Gary Russell
Olympia, Washington - USA
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