Anyone ever tried this?

hgernhardtjrhgernhardtjr Registered Users Posts: 417 Major grins
edited July 18, 2009 in Accessories
I noticed Brando is selling an interesting looking flash accessory set. I wonder if anyone has tried it or has any comments on it? I'm a long time Gary Fong Lightsphere user, and also use various home-made light modifiers which are all I need — but this kit looks somewhat interesting.:scratch

http://gadget.brando.com.hk/professional-flash-set-soft-diffuser-honey-comb-conical-snoot-barndoor-mini-reflector-globe-diffuser_p00944c057d001.html
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  • Art ScottArt Scott Registered Users Posts: 8,959 Major grins
    edited July 17, 2009
    That is interesting.....need to contact andsee if it will work on the Nikon SB900.....had 800 liosted but I do not know if theyare the same size?????

    Thanks for the link
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  • time2smiletime2smile Registered Users Posts: 835 Major grins
    edited July 17, 2009
    Henry, thanks that look like a winner...

    Art, the 900 was listed below
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  • NeilLNeilL Registered Users Posts: 4,201 Major grins
    edited July 18, 2009
    Some of these look so big you'd expect the signaling would be affected??ne_nau.gif
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  • divamumdivamum Registered Users Posts: 9,021 Major grins
    edited July 18, 2009
    Seems like you need the adapter as well http://gadget.brando.com.hk/flash-adapters-for-professional-flash-set_p00947c057d001.html, which pushes the price up another $20. Still, if the components are large enough to work (would those tiny barn doors have any real effect?), the variety of modifiers could be really useful.

    Only the Canon 550 and 580 series flashes listed, so guess this is no good for me since I have a 430ex. Shame, as it does look interesting.
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  • divamumdivamum Registered Users Posts: 9,021 Major grins
    edited July 18, 2009
    NeilL wrote:
    Some of these look so big you'd expect the signaling would be affected??ne_nau.gif

    Might be a problem on camera hotshoe, but off-camera you can just use the swivel to get the IR pointed where you need it away from any accessories.
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  • hgernhardtjrhgernhardtjr Registered Users Posts: 417 Major grins
    edited July 18, 2009
    divamum wrote:
    Seems like you need the adapter as well http://gadget.brando.com.hk/flash-adapters-for-professional-flash-set_p00947c057d001.html, which pushes the price up another $20. Still, if the components are large enough to work (would those tiny barn doors have any real effect?), the variety of modifiers could be really useful.

    Only the Canon 550 and 580 series flashes listed, so guess this is no good for me since I have a 430ex. Shame, as it does look interesting.

    No, it says one adapter is included ... but I had not noticed that link.

    Other adapters will allow someone who has, say, the supported Sony flash CA-2 adapter (which also adapts the 430ex by the way) also to use the modifiers on both, or if you have two 580's one adapter for each.

    I have two 430EXs and one 580ex and am considering a purchase of the "kit" IF I can find some positive feedback. It would help my "portable" studio set up where I usually use home-made modifiers. But the product may be junk ... I would prefer someone else to play guinea pig with THEIR $$!.

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  • gryphonslair99gryphonslair99 Registered Users Posts: 182 Major grins
    edited July 18, 2009
    Not sure that I would use it much as shown on body, but for an easy portable off camera lighting option that looks pretty cool.
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