Looking into getting a diffuser for my flash since the SB-600 doesn't come with one.. I have noticed there are alot of them out there and have no idea which ones I should be looking at. Can you guys and gals point me in the right direction?
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Many people like the LightSphere, and it works great in small rooms. The problem, however, is when people use it in large rooms or outdoors etc. Because it spreads light all around, it wastes a lot of light/power.
The only way to soften light is to either make the source bigger or move it closer. Like many of these accessories, the L.S. is bigger than the flash head...but not by a whole lot. When used directly (not counting the bounce) it will give you softer light when close up...but as you get farther away from your subject, it really doesn't improve the light over a bare flash.
So the key is knowing when to use it and when not to use it.
Go here and work your way down to DIY Diffuser. It'll be worth your while I think.
http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=90582&highlight=ghetto
Second from the top. Take a look at the example photograph. And take note of how cheap this wonderful light is achieved.
/EDIT: Proofread first post later. Sorry that's not a diffuser, but the principle can be just as easily applied. Build a box out of tracing paper. The effect is just as good as buying an omni bounce.
That stuff's all well and good if you're just sitting at home, but it's definitely a moped.