Gary Fong for 580EXII

jeffreaux2 · February 6, 2008

I am wanting a "cloud" lightsphere for my 580EXII for those times when I do not have a ceiling to bounce from. I am seeing different sizes on different sites. Does anyone know the correct size?

Elaine · February 6, 2008

C2 ?

SloYerRoll · February 6, 2008

C2

https://www.photoproshop.com/product_info.php/cPath/42/products_id/396

Freezframe · February 6, 2008

C2 is correct !!
Click directly on the lightsphere and it take you too menu at the bottom of page !!!

I think mine works quit well !! I'm happy with it ....

Brady

Elaine · February 6, 2008

SloYerRoll wrote:

C2

https://www.photoproshop.com/product_info.php/cPath/42/products_id/396

This link shows the 580EXII under C4, but on Fong's site, it says C2.

jeffreaux2 · February 6, 2008

G Fong site says C2....BHPhoto lists the C4 as an accessorie for 580exII...I just am not sure which?

jeffreaux2 · February 6, 2008

Whew....lucky for me I am not the only one scratching my bald head over this!!!!

rwells · February 6, 2008

jeffreaux2 wrote:

G Fong site says C2....BHPhoto lists the C4 as an accessorie for 580exII...I just am not sure which?

Just physically put my Lightsphere for the 580EX on my 580EXII speedlight.

It fits. It's a little tighter than on the 580EX, but doesn't appear to be an issue.

Hope that helps...

jeffreaux2 · February 6, 2008

rwells wrote:

Just physically put my Lightsphere for the 580EX on my 580EXII speedlight.

It fits. It's a little tighter than on the 580EX, but doesn't appear to be an issue.

Hope that helps...

...and Randy, yours is a C4?....tight is good if it isn't an issue....wouldn't want to have to go look around for it if it falls off!!

....do you like the results with it?

rwells · February 7, 2008

jeffreaux2 wrote:

...and Randy, yours is a C4?....tight is good if it isn't an issue....wouldn't want to have to go look around for it if it falls off!!

....do you like the results with it?

Jeff,

I looked all over the unit and I can't find a model number on it.

But, when I ordered it from Gary's website, I simply ordered the one that his list stated was for the 580EX.

As for the results: Yes, I like the light it produces.

There are of course, situations that are not a good match for its use.

Like no ceilings to bounce off of, or the ceiling is very dark or even black. In this case it simply waste too much of your speedlights output going 360 degrees & shooting up to "nothing". Due to this type situation, I've had good luck with the, make your own www.abetterbouncecard.com type modifier. Works good in above situation and outside. Albeit, you do get harder light from this type modifier.

Also check out the Photoflex mini-softbox. It produces very nice light, you can use it indoors and out.

Shot using the Photoflex mini-softbox & my 580EX

Oh, almost forgot: You'll make extra money with the Lightsphere. People just can't seem to keep from putting some spare change in it, like its a cup on your nightstand

Hope that helps...

ian408 · February 8, 2008

If you are looking for a LS, you might want to check Club Smug.

Gary Fong for 580EXII

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