Gary Fong Light Sphere “Cloud”

teamracephotosteamracephotos Registered Users Posts: 492 Major grins
edited May 20, 2008 in Holy Macro
I just picked up a Cloud Light Sphere yesterday. Went out walking around with it mounted on camera, today I am going to try it with the bracket. It seems to work well, even though it was not made specifically for MACRO. If you have seen any other of my post… can you tell a difference? Thanks for any input you may have. MM

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  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2008
    teamracephotos wrote:
    I just picked up a Cloud Light Sphere yesterday. Went out walking around with it mounted on camera, today I am going to try it with the bracket. It seems to work well, even though it was not made specifically for MACRO. If you have seen any other of my post… can you tell a difference? Thanks for any input you may have. MM

    Hi there MM .. The Sphere appears to give off very even light on the images you have posted.

    They show the same problem other flashes have with reflection on reflective insects :D

    Looks pretty darn good to me, would like to see some extreme Macros to see how that goes MM ... great test shots you've showed us here thumb.gif
    .... Skippy :D
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  • Lord VetinariLord Vetinari Registered Users Posts: 15,901 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2008
    Seems to work pretty well :)
    Only problem with things like this and stofen diffusers is they are very inefficient with the flash which is only a problem if you want to take multiple shots fairly quickly.

    Brian V.
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  • teamracephotosteamracephotos Registered Users Posts: 492 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2008
    You are so right!
    Lord Vetinari wrote:
    Seems to work pretty well :)
    Only problem with things like this and stofen diffusers is they are very inefficient with the flash which is only a problem if you want to take multiple shots fairly quickly.

    Brian V.


    That’s exactly what I was thinking about it yesterday. I went out in the middle of the day with it mounted on a bracket. It works but I found myself having to pump up the flash to the max just to get enough fill light. I might try using a couple of paper towels instead of the cap that came with it. I wonder if they will ever make a cap that is not as restrictive.
    All and all I think (not super sure yet) I am getting better results with it over my home made diffuser. Thanks for the input Skippy and Brian. MM

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  • Lord VetinariLord Vetinari Registered Users Posts: 15,901 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2008
    Your certainly getting some lovely shots with it :)
    Brian V.
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  • DaddyODaddyO Registered Users Posts: 4,466 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2008
    You have found so many really interesting subjects.
    Very nice photography. thumb.gif
    Michael
  • Jack'll doJack'll do Registered Users Posts: 2,977 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2008
    Absolutely beautiful images. The spere seems to be working very well indeed. thumb.gifthumb
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    Jack
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  • teamracephotosteamracephotos Registered Users Posts: 492 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2008
    Thanks Brian!
    Lord Vetinari wrote:
    Your certainly getting some lovely shots with it :)
    Brian V.

    But they still are not .... I dont know... seem to be missing something. Sure is fun learning. MM
    “I love not man the less, but Nature more.”
    — Lord Byron
  • teamracephotosteamracephotos Registered Users Posts: 492 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2008
    Thanks I guees I am lucky...
    DaddyO wrote:
    You have found so many really interesting subjects.
    Very nice photography. thumb.gif

    To live in Florida..... you must become "one" with the bugs ;o)...
    I have lived here all my life (42 years) and it took getting my first camera to see what I was missing. MM
    “I love not man the less, but Nature more.”
    — Lord Byron
  • aj986saj986s Registered Users Posts: 1,100 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2008
    Stunning photos! The DOF is very good, particularly the grasshopper in profile. Great detail!
    Tony P.
    Canon 50D, 30D and Digital Rebel (plus some old friends - FTB and AE1)
    Long-time amateur.....wishing for more time to play
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  • teamracephotosteamracephotos Registered Users Posts: 492 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2008
    It works better...
    Jack'll do wrote:
    Absolutely beautiful images. The spere seems to be working very well indeed. thumb.gifthumb

    then my home made one... but it is a little dark. I am going to try lining the base with foil and then using paper towles on the top...Might try that tonight if I get the chance. MM
    “I love not man the less, but Nature more.”
    — Lord Byron
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