This was great. Now we need to see something similar for outdoor shooting. The best ones from this set are using the walls to reflect the light. That doesn't work in wide open spaces. I'd love to see the exact same comparison under those conditions! EDIT: Nevermind! I just found your outdoor video! Sweet! :)
It is funny. I have a large diffuser, an octabox. I always bring someone to help me, but the week before I went to a session alone, I took the octabox, but I ended up using, the winner of your video. I had it stored on my desk, unused, thinking it was useless. I took this diffuser (the silver one) and it has helped me a lot. I can't believe I had it saved as a barusa without knowing what it was going to do for me. In lightroom, I make small corrections. Thanks for the video.
You’re welcome, I’m glad you found the Video useful and even better news, the winning diffuser came to help you out on a job. That’s great news! Thanks for watching and commenting, I really appreciate it 👏📷😊
My goodness. You are a gem! I can’t believe I only discovered your channel today. The paper trick really works!! I used it today and I had to do a dance afterwards. Thank you so much. Your videos are so lovely and such a joy to watch.
Haha, you’ve made my day, thank you. I love the thought of a photographers dance to celebrate a good photo. I’m going to try that myself. I have been wondering what kind of video to make going forward and you’ve made me think, what about some of the tricks and cheats we use on jobs to achieve the look we want when we don’t have all the equipment with us. Thank you for that, cheers Phil 😊
Lambency? I thought for a minute I was about to hear Catherine Tate's Nan reaction 😂 Kidding aside, the one that you gave 10/10 is my go to diffuser. Kudos to whoever has designed it. And yes you're right about the no nonsense appeal and function of the product in contrast with other contraption presented here and elsewhere. In fact, it never fails in the heat of the action provided the elastic band stays snugly fit. Keep this channel alive and more power to you 👍💪
Thank you for your very kind comment. I've realised after 40 years as a pro in this busines that people love gadgets, and while people are prepared to buy em, the camera companies will continue to make em. But truth be known, most of the time, there is a simple and inexpensive alternative. You pays your money you takes your choice I guess. Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it. 👏
I always keep a white shower curtain and a roll of gaffer tape in my bag - I've got some really nice results with it as a reflector or diffuser. Handy for diffusing strong sunlight coming thru a window too.
Simon what a great tip, large diffusers can be so expensive, and finding something big enough to diffuse sunlight in portraits when you’re on a budget is hard. This is the answer, brilliant. I’m going to order one and try it out. Thanks so much for that super hack, can’t wait to try it. 👏📷😊
I have most of these. I agree the elastic white/silver diffuser you like so much is very good. Except for one thing. and it's not minor. When shooting in a crowded event for example, it tends to fall off. Easily. It's best not to trust the elastic alone. Tape it to the head as well.
Hey Raymond, that’s a great point, I didn’t consider that, it would work well for macro instead of a ring flash. Maybe I should have given it an extra point for that!! Thanks for watching and for your comment, much appreciated 👍🏻📷😊
This diffuser new version can be found here at the price of $8.99 : www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1499346-REG/angler_psfd_100_portable_speedlight_flash_diffuser.html/overview It can fit my Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO (lens diameter : 57mm, 2.24"). Hope this helps.
I also have this one, Raymond, and it works great for macro. The problem is that my Tamron 90 mm macro lens is quite fat, and, as the video points out, the hole is too small. I´ll need to find a way of widening the hole without destroying the contraption. I have to repeat, though, that it produces very nice macro shots.
@@seanconery8836 I nearly bought this one, Sean, but the shipping to where I live is twice the price of the product. Add on 30% import duties - I think I´ll make one of my own.
Something that I liked using was the "Rogue Photographic Design FlashBender v3 Soft Box Kit". It's a large, well put together paper that you can shape and reshape to the type of bounce of light you desire. You can even form it into a nice snoot. The cost is about £ 83.
That sounds like a very interesting bit of kit, I’ll see if I can get hold of one to take a look, thank you, and thanks for watching and commenting too. 👍🏻📷😀
This video was exactly what I needed! Wanted to find a review as well as some sample images using the diffuser that you gave the 10/10 rating for :) Definitely giving it a buy. Found the exact model at $1.95 too! Thank you so much, keep up the great work 👍🏻
Yes, I have tried most of the above except the 'Light Sphere and Clear Universal'. (2wks prior) to watching this video, I decided to buy the Flat Reflector as a last resort...The results were great. Now, I feel in full control whenever I do a photo session. 📸 😊✔️
I'm been using an A5 size piece of white cardboard, held on with elastic bands, for some years now. It invites some comments but I reply that it's a choice between that and a €70 piece of plastic, so I go for the obvious one. I'm a newspaper photographer, mostly covering social events, sports and local news, so I need a note book to write down names, etc. The cardboard comes with the notebooks.
I like your thinking and a real green answer too, perfect recycling. In my 16 years as a press tog we used to use whatever was at hand to make the picture work, and this is a perfect example of that. Bravo 👏 👏👏
Really helpful, succinct advice with pros and cons for a number of different diffusers. This helped me to think through which options would work best for me. Thank you!
I used to use the reporters notebook, or better still the cardboard of someones birthday cake (usually silver) Sadly I have most of those diffuser's, my favorite is the first one you showed, the little slip on with the silver inside, theres two in my bag now. Enjoyed your video mate.
You needed to test the 2 softboxes in the bounce position EG pointing the flash up like you did with the others. Also where was the bare flash bounced? One advantage of the strange goes round the lens thingy is that it would work with the camera's pop-up flash.
That’s a very good point, the on lens would work with a pop up 👍🏻 The diffusers we’re used as per manufactures instructions. Some are designed to reflect, some to diffuse and some to scatter. Thanks for watching and commenting, it’s much appreciated 📷😊
Thank you for those very kind words, you are most welcome. I’m trying to cover everything from beginner to advanced but if there is anything you’d like to see covered just leave a comment and I’ll do my best. Hope you enjoy watching, 📷👍🏻😀
I started using the "winner" several years ago while shooting pics of community (55+) events that were held indoors (dinners, parties etc.) and found that it worked. I didn't really try the silver side much and will have to try it. I've also tried the small softboxes but they are so difficult to fit on smaller flashes used with my micro 4/3 camera bodies. So, I'll be happy to continue using and doing some tests with the inexpensive winner. Thanks for posting a really useful review!
Well not even 30 seconds of hearing about your favourite diffuser I actually got on eBay and bought one for $4.88 with free postage lol. Thanks cobber👍
Likewise, imediatly he gave the the white and silver 10/10 I pause the video and quickly order from jumia, even though it could come to my destination imediatly one month, I waited for it patiently, love ur content 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭
I always thought the white 'bouncecard' built into the flash head @@Iykplusphotography15 is too small. I actually made my own from just a piece of white cardboard and had been using it quite successfully, but when I saw this one which is custom designed with the elastic strap, and for the cheap price I just had to have one. I still use it regularly when doing indoor photography with my on camera flash. It is absolutely 10/10 as you said👍
GREAT vid! You nailed the addage that the best solution is not always the most expensive one. I have the silicone Fong and it is pretty good. However I have had just about as much luck with results by using a doubled sheet of trace paper and rubber band...ha. keep up the great content!
There is one issue. You compared only indoors, and obviously you could get similar effect without any diffuser just directing flash up. Could be more usefull testing outside without any ceiling or walls.
That’s a good point, if you hang on to the end of the video, the next video up will be the exact same diffusers tested outdoors. Great minds think alike eh? Thanks for watching 👏📷😊
But what about but what about but what about . . . ???!!! 😆 FANTASTIC comparison and you've convinced me on the smaller silver/white version. I assume (that word again) that since you didn't mention them that you don't think much of either the onboard flip-out clear diffuser or the tiny flip-out white card that most modern flashes have . . . or the bendable large-ish rectangle version that you can flap forward a bit at the top for directional light?
Awesome! Literally tested all the options I have been looking at! From the cheap ebay options that seem like they might do the job to the expensive well known ones too!
The one at 4:58 is the one I plant to get, impressed with it's results, and nice and easy to carry in field! In fact I plant on getting two of those, and using both at the same time, one for diffusing, one for deflecting.
but yes, one of these comments is right: several of these options, including the favorite one (which is a great design) will bounce a fair share of light from the ceiling. personally, if i have a low and white ceiling, i will always use this one to bounce, as this gives the far better light than any small diffusor. but eg in weddings one often has a big hall with dark or wooden ceiling, that doesn't bounce as well. so there it would be interesting to compare those diffusors, without any bounce from the ceiling (and no, TTL doesn't cut off bounced light from the ceiling. light travels much to quick to make any effective time differences there).
@@rileyphotos yeah, big thatnks for the review. indeed i like that simple design of the favorite one, and i'm looking out for one right now. big thanks for emphasizing it!
Manuel you are most welcome, and I’m glad you found the video useful, thank you for your kind comments, and thank you for watching, it’s much appreciated 👏😊
Obrigado por sua demonstração dos difusores de luz... eu estava com muitas duvidas a respeito mas seu video foi muito claro e explicativo. Você ganhou um fã.
Trying these in an open space would've been more helpful, the examples you provide are the result of the ceiling bouncing the light in a very small room.
Hi Francisco, thanks for your comment, Rest assured, neither of the rooms used were particularly small, and the accompanying video Flash Diffusers Outdoors, shows the exact same test done in the great outdoors. You can’t get more open space than that 🤣 Thanks for watching Francisco, much appreciated 👏📷
9:16 Hey! why is gery fong adding some pink tint to the highlights and skin tones in this photo? Or is it just by accident in this photo? Even on a cheap analogue, skin tones look nicer.
I'm pretty new to flash diffusers. I have the first, third and fourth one. I usually use the first one but after watching this video, I'll be trying out the fourth one more frequently. As for the third one, I agree with you. It feels clumsy and the result is a lot worse than the first one.
Really enjoyed watching this video but I think all of your shots with the flash in vertical position were better because of the ceiling bounce. Maybe an outdoor test would give other results?
Thanks for watching and commenting, I love talking photography. With the flash in a vertical position and no diffuser, yes we would have ceiling bounce flash, but with the diffuser fitted and the subject so close, in my experience the flash would have cut off way too early for any usable bounce from the ceiling. I could repeat the test outdoors if anyone is interested? Thats a good idea.
@@rileyphotos well, I'd watch it for sure, I'm just looking for a diffuser for outdoor portraits. In my last session I used the little white board embedded in the speedlight with "meh" results and now I'm considering the Gary Fong or the Magsphere, both expensive so I'm looking for info online. Curious for the fstopper flashdisc like diffuser too but I'm scared some wind could damage the hotshoe.
I'm going to do some research and shoot another video about diffusing flash outdoors, thanks for the idea. My main lighting in sunlight would usually be reflectors, but I agree that diffusers may be an option, although I don't think they will be usable too far from the subject as the flash will need to kick out a lot of light to balance on a sunny day. It would be a fun test to do though, watch this space as they say! All I need now is a sunny day....😎
Thank you for those kind comments, I’ve just repeated the test with the same diffusers outdoors, very interesting results! It’ll be posted on my channel in the next few weeks 👏📷😊
Thank you for your lovely comments. I must try the lens mount diffuser for macro, that’s a good idea. And thank you for watching too, I really appreciate it 👏📷😊
Loved this video. I haven't got a flash diffuser yet. I will have to get the 10/10. I was surprised about the 2nd one being so naff. You made me laugh with the comment about looking like a complete numpty. You're doing a great job with your videos btw👍
thank you so mush .. you video is really usefull for me, but please give the full comparison from all the flash diffuser so we can see all the different between each diffuser
sooooooo helpful!!
Thanks Mauricio, glad you liked it 👏📷😊
This was great. Now we need to see something similar for outdoor shooting. The best ones from this set are using the walls to reflect the light. That doesn't work in wide open spaces. I'd love to see the exact same comparison under those conditions!
EDIT: Nevermind! I just found your outdoor video! Sweet! :)
Haha, great minds think alike, - get ready, the outdoor test throws a curve ball at the results!! Thanks for watching and commenting 👏📷😊
"and remember: there are no rules in photography." !!!!!!!
It is funny. I have a large diffuser, an octabox. I always bring someone to help me, but the week before I went to a session alone, I took the octabox, but I ended up using, the winner of your video. I had it stored on my desk, unused, thinking it was useless. I took this diffuser (the silver one) and it has helped me a lot. I can't believe I had it saved as a barusa without knowing what it was going to do for me. In lightroom, I make small corrections. Thanks for the video.
You’re welcome, I’m glad you found the Video useful and even better news, the winning diffuser came to help you out on a job. That’s great news! Thanks for watching and commenting, I really appreciate it 👏📷😊
you covered every single flash diffuser . and also included samples . thank you!
Thank you Leslie for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it 👏📷😊
My goodness. You are a gem! I can’t believe I only discovered your channel today. The paper trick really works!! I used it today and I had to do a dance afterwards.
Thank you so much.
Your videos are so lovely and such a joy to watch.
Haha, you’ve made my day, thank you. I love the thought of a photographers dance to celebrate a good photo. I’m going to try that myself. I have been wondering what kind of video to make going forward and you’ve made me think, what about some of the tricks and cheats we use on jobs to achieve the look we want when we don’t have all the equipment with us. Thank you for that, cheers Phil 😊
Wicked little review. I have little room on my bag at the moment and the silver and white at under a fiver will do for me! Brilliant. Thanks again!
That white collapsible Flash diffuser softbox is very often used for Macro photography as easy solution for nice diffused light on close subject.
it's great and for the other available options there are for macro this one makes you look the least of a numpty.
Lambency? I thought for a minute I was about to hear Catherine Tate's Nan reaction 😂 Kidding aside, the one that you gave 10/10 is my go to diffuser. Kudos to whoever has designed it. And yes you're right about the no nonsense appeal and function of the product in contrast with other contraption presented here and elsewhere. In fact, it never fails in the heat of the action provided the elastic band stays snugly fit. Keep this channel alive and more power to you 👍💪
Thank you for your very kind comment. I've realised after 40 years as a pro in this busines that people love gadgets, and while people are prepared to buy em, the camera companies will continue to make em. But truth be known, most of the time, there is a simple and inexpensive alternative. You pays your money you takes your choice I guess. Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it. 👏
I like and have 2 of the flat white & silver models. My 1st choice👍
Good choice!
Thank you so much for this. I've been considering getting some of the options presented here and I was searching for some comparission. 10/10
Glad it was helpful!
I always keep a white shower curtain and a roll of gaffer tape in my bag - I've got some really nice results with it as a reflector or diffuser. Handy for diffusing strong sunlight coming thru a window too.
Simon what a great tip, large diffusers can be so expensive, and finding something big enough to diffuse sunlight in portraits when you’re on a budget is hard. This is the answer, brilliant. I’m going to order one and try it out. Thanks so much for that super hack, can’t wait to try it. 👏📷😊
I have most of these. I agree the elastic white/silver diffuser you like so much is very good. Except for one thing. and it's not minor. When shooting in a crowded event for example, it tends to fall off. Easily. It's best not to trust the elastic alone. Tape it to the head as well.
Good practical advice there from real world use, thank you 😊
The diffuser that mounts on the lens is excellent for macro photography. I don't know how well it would fit on a macro lens though.
Hey Raymond, that’s a great point, I didn’t consider that, it would work well for macro instead of a ring flash. Maybe I should have given it an extra point for that!! Thanks for watching and for your comment, much appreciated 👍🏻📷😊
This diffuser new version can be found here at the price of $8.99 :
www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1499346-REG/angler_psfd_100_portable_speedlight_flash_diffuser.html/overview
It can fit my Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO (lens diameter : 57mm, 2.24").
Hope this helps.
I also have this one, Raymond, and it works great for macro. The problem is that my Tamron 90 mm macro lens is quite fat, and, as the video points out, the hole is too small. I´ll need to find a way of widening the hole without destroying the contraption. I have to repeat, though, that it produces very nice macro shots.
@@seanconery8836 I nearly bought this one, Sean, but the shipping to where I live is twice the price of the product. Add on 30% import duties - I think I´ll make one of my own.
Something that I liked using was the "Rogue Photographic Design FlashBender v3 Soft Box Kit". It's a large, well put together paper that you can shape and reshape to the type of bounce of light you desire. You can even form it into a nice snoot. The cost is about £ 83.
That sounds like a very interesting bit of kit, I’ll see if I can get hold of one to take a look, thank you, and thanks for watching and commenting too. 👍🏻📷😀
The first one is probably the most portable, the smallest, best looking and is overall great.
just what i needed, the fabric one is the one ill probably get.
Hey thats great, glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching
This video was exactly what I needed! Wanted to find a review as well as some sample images using the diffuser that you gave the 10/10 rating for :) Definitely giving it a buy. Found the exact model at $1.95 too! Thank you so much, keep up the great work 👍🏻
Thanks Alan, that really is much appreciated, I’m glad you found the video useful, and thank you for watching 👏📷😊
Buy the fong add the silver to direct more light forward making it more efficient
For the size - the softbox diffuser - the first tested was most surprising to me. Easiest looking to transport.
there's one like your fave but it's larger and you can bend it or shape it how you like. i prefer that over your fave, which i have a few of.
the best clip!! , i has decision to choose item , thank you man!!
That was pretty much best video on flash diffusers on youtube. Thank you!
Thank you for that lovely comment, you have made my day 😊
Hi Riley.
I would buy the simple one and affordable diffuser you shown at the end.
REMARKABLE... 👍🏼
Thanks for your advices!!!!!!
Good choice!
Also like Bonus Card
Thumbs up for this video. Ordering the Silver and white fan reflector too, but the price in Belgium is around 14 euro :).
Good choice!
long before reading your comments re: diffusers, I'm using the... flat white/silver one! Never failed me.... Cheers!
You have a discerning eye Tina, picked out the best one. Excellent judgement. Thanks for watching and commenting, it’s much appreciated 👏📷😊
Yes, I have tried most of the above except the 'Light Sphere and Clear Universal'. (2wks prior) to watching this video, I decided to buy the Flat Reflector as a last resort...The results were great.
Now, I feel in full control whenever I do a photo session. 📸 😊✔️
Excellent! I’m glad you like it, thank you for watching 👏👏👏
I'm been using an A5 size piece of white cardboard, held on with elastic bands, for some years now. It invites some comments but I reply that it's a choice between that and a €70 piece of plastic, so I go for the obvious one. I'm a newspaper photographer, mostly covering social events, sports and local news, so I need a note book to write down names, etc. The cardboard comes with the notebooks.
I like your thinking and a real green answer too, perfect recycling. In my 16 years as a press tog we used to use whatever was at hand to make the picture work, and this is a perfect example of that. Bravo 👏 👏👏
I think the best choice for defuser it's free Cost 😁😁😁
Good video, thanks! You saved me a lot of time ordering different things 😊
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching Chris 👍🏻
Really helpful, succinct advice with pros and cons for a number of different diffusers. This helped me to think through which options would work best for me. Thank you!
Thank you 😊
I used to use the reporters notebook, or better still the cardboard of someones birthday cake (usually silver) Sadly I have most of those diffuser's, my favorite is the first one you showed, the little slip on with the silver inside, theres two in my bag now.
Enjoyed your video mate.
Paper is like a snoot without being snoot. I am also using a milky dome from a broken old toy and old pearlpet water bottle
You needed to test the 2 softboxes in the bounce position EG pointing the flash up like you did with the others. Also where was the bare flash bounced? One advantage of the strange goes round the lens thingy is that it would work with the camera's pop-up flash.
That’s a very good point, the on lens would work with a pop up 👍🏻 The diffusers we’re used as per manufactures instructions. Some are designed to reflect, some to diffuse and some to scatter. Thanks for watching and commenting, it’s much appreciated 📷😊
That was a most enjoyable video. So much so, I subbed. Test results were very informative. Looking forward to more content. Cheers
Thank you for those very kind words, you are most welcome. I’m trying to cover everything from beginner to advanced but if there is anything you’d like to see covered just leave a comment and I’ll do my best. Hope you enjoy watching, 📷👍🏻😀
Thank You!
You're welcome!
I started using the "winner" several years ago while shooting pics of community (55+) events that were held indoors (dinners, parties etc.) and found that it worked. I didn't really try the silver side much and will have to try it. I've also tried the small softboxes but they are so difficult to fit on smaller flashes used with my micro 4/3 camera bodies. So, I'll be happy to continue using and doing some tests with the inexpensive winner. Thanks for posting a really useful review!
I'm getting the one that you said will make you look like a numpty, but I'll gladly sacrifice my personal pride for such a portable one during hikes
I like your thinking 👍🏻 Enjoy, 📷
your video is pure gold, thats what i was looking for, thank you sir!
Glad it helped!
Well not even 30 seconds of hearing about your favourite diffuser I actually got on eBay and bought one for $4.88 with free postage lol. Thanks cobber👍
Likewise, imediatly he gave the the white and silver 10/10 I pause the video and quickly order from jumia, even though it could come to my destination imediatly one month, I waited for it patiently, love ur content 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭
I always thought the white 'bouncecard' built into the flash head @@Iykplusphotography15 is too small. I actually made my own from just a piece of white cardboard and had been using it quite successfully, but when I saw this one which is custom designed with the elastic strap, and for the cheap price I just had to have one. I still use it regularly when doing indoor photography with my on camera flash. It is absolutely 10/10 as you said👍
GREAT vid! You nailed the addage that the best solution is not always the most expensive one. I have the silicone Fong and it is pretty good. However I have had just about as much luck with results by using a doubled sheet of trace paper and rubber band...ha. keep up the great content!
Thank you, a sheet of A4 paper makes a great diffuser doesn’t it, haha, I love stuff like that 😁
There is one issue. You compared only indoors, and obviously you could get similar effect without any diffuser just directing flash up. Could be more usefull testing outside without any ceiling or walls.
That’s a good point, if you hang on to the end of the video, the next video up will be the exact same diffusers tested outdoors. Great minds think alike eh? Thanks for watching 👏📷😊
@@rileyphotos looking forward for that one!
I took a small tinfoil lid, made 2 slits to put 3/4 inch elastic through and slip the elastic over the flash. Works like your £4.99 reflector. :)
Sounds like a great hack for saving yourself £4.99 👍🏻
But what about but what about but what about . . . ???!!!
😆
FANTASTIC comparison and you've convinced me on the smaller silver/white version.
I assume (that word again) that since you didn't mention them that you don't think much of either the onboard flip-out clear diffuser or the tiny flip-out white card that most modern flashes have . . . or the bendable large-ish rectangle version that you can flap forward a bit at the top for directional light?
Thank you so much for this video! this really helped me out
Brilliant, honest review! Just what I was looking for! Thank you.
Thank you Al, I’m glad you found it helpful, thanks for watching 👏📷😊
I also prefer the Reflector.
Thank you, very informative
Glad it was helpful!
The simple options are always the best! Thank you for this, Riley :D
Thank you Stefhany, I’m glad you found it useful 📷👏😊
RESPECT!
Video was very useful. Will definitely be buying the reflector because of this
Glad it was helpful!
10/10 is good sir thanks your Exsapels
Thank you for watching 👏📷😊
Awesome! Literally tested all the options I have been looking at! From the cheap ebay options that seem like they might do the job to the expensive well known ones too!
Glad it was helpful, thank you for watching 👏📷😊
Very useful information, I learned so much about all these types of diffusers. Thank you for sharing!
You’re very welcome Carlos, thank you for watching 📷😊
You just saved me so much money and time thank you!
You’re welcome 📷😊
The first one is good I have it
The one at 4:58 is the one I plant to get, impressed with it's results, and nice and easy to carry in field! In fact I plant on getting two of those, and using both at the same time, one for diffusing, one for deflecting.
thank you
Similar to your silver/white card choice I use “A Better Bounce Card” you get 3 sizes for $35.
but yes, one of these comments is right: several of these options, including the favorite one (which is a great design) will bounce a fair share of light from the ceiling. personally, if i have a low and white ceiling, i will always use this one to bounce, as this gives the far better light than any small diffusor. but eg in weddings one often has a big hall with dark or wooden ceiling, that doesn't bounce as well. so there it would be interesting to compare those diffusors, without any bounce from the ceiling (and no, TTL doesn't cut off bounced light from the ceiling. light travels much to quick to make any effective time differences there).
That’s a good point, I should repeat the test in a large hall with high dark ceilings. Good call, thank you for that, and thanks for watching 👏
@@rileyphotos yeah, big thatnks for the review. indeed i like that simple design of the favorite one, and i'm looking out for one right now. big thanks for emphasizing it!
Indeed very helpful!! and very important as well TO THE POINT!!!! Thank you so much for your advice!!!!
Manuel you are most welcome, and I’m glad you found the video useful, thank you for your kind comments, and thank you for watching, it’s much appreciated 👏😊
Thanks
Thanks for review
Thanks for watching!
Obrigado por sua demonstração dos difusores de luz... eu estava com muitas duvidas a respeito mas seu video foi muito claro e explicativo. Você ganhou um fã.
obrigado por seus comentários gentis
Trying these in an open space would've been more helpful, the examples you provide are the result of the ceiling bouncing the light in a very small room.
Hi Francisco, thanks for your comment, Rest assured, neither of the rooms used were particularly small, and the accompanying video Flash Diffusers Outdoors, shows the exact same test done in the great outdoors. You can’t get more open space than that 🤣 Thanks for watching Francisco, much appreciated 👏📷
9:16 Hey! why is gery fong adding some pink tint to the highlights and skin tones in this photo? Or is it just by accident in this photo? Even on a cheap analogue, skin tones look nicer.
I'm pretty new to flash diffusers. I have the first, third and fourth one. I usually use the first one but after watching this video, I'll be trying out the fourth one more frequently. As for the third one, I agree with you. It feels clumsy and the result is a lot worse than the first one.
That's great, I'm glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching 👏📷😀
Great job on this video mate! Straight forward and informative
Thanks Brad, I appreciate that 👏📷😊
Concise and very clear. Brilliant !
Thank you for that very kind comment and thanks for watching 📷😊
I guess you just saved me some money and a headache 👍
Saving money, yes I’ll drink to that! Glad you found the vid useful 😊
So very fluent. Thankx for this nice video.
Thank you Jacob, that’s very kind of you to say so, I really appreciate it, cheers 👍🏻📷😊
I think the diffuser that attached to the lens is for macro photography..
Really enjoyed watching this video but I think all of your shots with the flash in vertical position were better because of the ceiling bounce.
Maybe an outdoor test would give other results?
Thanks for watching and commenting, I love talking photography. With the flash in a vertical position and no diffuser, yes we would have ceiling bounce flash, but with the diffuser fitted and the subject so close, in my experience the flash would have cut off way too early for any usable bounce from the ceiling. I could repeat the test outdoors if anyone is interested? Thats a good idea.
@@rileyphotos well, I'd watch it for sure, I'm just looking for a diffuser for outdoor portraits.
In my last session I used the little white board embedded in the speedlight with "meh" results and now I'm considering the Gary Fong or the Magsphere, both expensive so I'm looking for info online.
Curious for the fstopper flashdisc like diffuser too but I'm scared some wind could damage the hotshoe.
I'm going to do some research and shoot another video about diffusing flash outdoors, thanks for the idea. My main lighting in sunlight would usually be reflectors, but I agree that diffusers may be an option, although I don't think they will be usable too far from the subject as the flash will need to kick out a lot of light to balance on a sunny day. It would be a fun test to do though, watch this space as they say! All I need now is a sunny day....😎
He did and here is the link:
th-cam.com/video/AzOFZug3NIg/w-d-xo.html
Excellent video!!
Thank you very much!
WOW!!!
Thank you for this video, I'm going to get me the one you rated 10/10 sliver and white, and the softbox.
Thank you for those kind comments, I’ve just repeated the test with the same diffusers outdoors, very interesting results! It’ll be posted on my channel in the next few weeks 👏📷😊
Thanks for sharing! Totally agree!
I’m glad you liked the video John, thanks for watching 👍🏻📷😀
thanks a lot!
Nice video! I like the Lens Mount because it's good for closeup photography. I had no idea that there were so many flash diffusers, LOL!
Thank you for your lovely comments. I must try the lens mount diffuser for macro, that’s a good idea. And thank you for watching too, I really appreciate it 👏📷😊
Loved this video. I haven't got a flash diffuser yet. I will have to get the 10/10. I was surprised about the 2nd one being so naff. You made me laugh with the comment about looking like a complete numpty.
You're doing a great job with your videos btw👍
Thank you, that’s very kind, glad you enjoyed the video, enjoy the diffuser if you get one, and I’d like to wish you a very happy Christmas 🎄
@@rileyphotos Thanks. Merry Christmas to you too!
Wow, the last and free piece of paper seems best though carrying it along doesn't look professional but the result for me is great
Thanks for watching, yes that piece of paper trick can get you out of trouble if you need a diffuser in a rush. 📷👍🏻😀
I liked that very first one you did, may pick one up.
Go for it Tom. Thanks for watching 👏📷😊
Thank you so much for your great vidéo and test ! Great ! Perfect ! 😍
What a super informative video 👏🏽
Thank you 🙏🏻
brilliant video just what i needed . i hsd the winner one in mind before watching this . going to purchase it
Thank you for watching, enjoy the diffuser 👏📷😊
yesss! a d3s user
There’s nothing like the colour rendition of a D3s 😊
Great video! I just bought the silver and white fan.
Nice one Jerrod, enjoy, it’s a great bit of kit 👏📷😊
Amazing video 👏👏
Thank you! 😃
Thank you for the test. It helps!
You're welcome!
Thank you so much for your reviews. Is just ordered myself one of the reflector top diffuser hop it will also work for macro shots.
You’re most welcome and thank you for watching, have fun with the diffuser 👏📷
thank you so mush .. you video is really usefull for me, but please give the full comparison from all the flash diffuser so we can see all the different between each diffuser
Thank you sir big help for me ..godbless
Aaron, I’m really happy that you found my video helped. Thank you for watching , and enjoy your photography 👏📷😊
Very helpful, and entertaining!
Thank you 😊
Try Old School Toilette Paper of Paper towels. You can adjust the light by how many layers you use.
Brad’s, what a great idea, do you mind if I take that for a video idea? I love it 👏👏👏
Great review, thank you so much.
A really good review, thank you sir
Thank Youuuuuuuuu ❤❤❤
You’re welcome
Lovely video , interesting straight to the point.
👍
Thank you 😊
Very Useful Video.. Thank you Sir
My friend you are very welcome, thank you so much for watching and for your kind words. 📷👏
Really cool ! Thank so much
Glad you liked it!