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[insert witty title here] » Blog Archive » Camera hook — Sat, 09 May 2009 17:57:10 +0000

[...] this winter when I got a flash and a flash bracket. I also got a Gary Fong LightSphere II on Alex’s recommendation. This setup produces great quality images but it’s pretty [...]

By: Colin

Colin — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:13:38 +0000

Thanks, Alex. I suspect that it’ll mostly be used for photographing my kids indoors, so it seems like the cloud is also the best fit for me. So far, I’ve been very disappointed with the pictures I’ve gotten using my camera’s built-in flash. I’m hopeful that a dedicated flash unit and the Lightsphere will give me dramatically better results. I’m a little apprehensive about getting into flash photography, though, because I feel like I really don’t undestand what I’m doing. Hopefully, some time with a dedicated flash and a guide book on my camera will change that.

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:33:30 +0000

Hi Colin! I went with the cloud Lightsphere, mostly because it has the potential to be more flattering for portraits or people shots (which is what I shoot a lot of, when I'm shooting with a flash). I also later learned that the Lightsphere accessories (the "Chrome Dome" and the "Amber Dome") are only designed for use with the Cloud Lightsphere. (I don't have either of those, yet, but it occurred to me that I might consider getting one or both of them at some point.) Oh, and in case it might help, I've also come across this video that goes over some of the differences between the cloud and clear Lightspheres. (The video is just made by some photographer, not anyone associated with the Lightsphere people.)

By: Colin

Colin — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:49:23 +0000

Did you get the cloud or the clear Lightsphere? I’m thinking about getting one but I’m not sure which to get. What factors did you consider in making your decision?