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Zeh Photographic On-Camera Flash Bounce Card Review
Hey guys. I got my hands on one of these things and it is pretty sweet for only 10 bucks. The following is a quick little review of the Zeh Bounce.
NOTE: I am fairly new to photography in general and am simply a hobbyist and amateur at the moment. I probably represent the majority of normal everyday people who enjoy photography but dont have tons of extra money or time to spend on the hobby we love. With that being said, these are some thoughts of the new product:
The Zeh Bounce is a great way to get high quality pictures indoors while using your on camera flash. For those of you who dont use the flash that comes with your camera then this review isnt for you. However, for those of us who cant afford expensive flash units like an SB-600 for over $200, then this $10 piece of equipment will certainly get the job done. It bounces the light off of the ceiling and walls while indoors and gives a much more natural look to a picture. Without the Zeh Bounce pictures taken with the on camera flash usually look really washed out and harsh. The Zeh Bounce takes away the harshness and leaves a more natural looking picture.
Sample images can be seen at Zehphotographic.com
The pictures I added were from my apartment in the normal crummy light that most amateurs shoot in for snap shots of kids and friends and everything else. The walls are beige and NOT white. I did not change any of the lighting and did not edit any of the photos. They arent exciting but show the exact results that the everyday person will get by using the Zeh Bounce.
The Zeh Bounce is made of soft, kind of foamy material that is really light weight. This makes it great for being able to pack up easily, and it is so light that you wont even notice when it is on the camera. Cant say much about durability so far but cant imagine it coming apart any time soon.
What I liked:
-Low price tag.
-Very light weight (cant even notice that it is on the camera).
-Easy to put on and take off camera.
-Makes taking indoor pictures with flash easy to get great results.
-You dont have to learn how to use it. Just put it on and shoot away like normal.
-Small size and flexible so fitting in camera bag is easy.
What I didnt like:
-Not going to get the incredible studio portrait results pros can get with expensive lighting gear.
-Need a ceiling and walls to bounce off of (though it would be pretty rare to not have these shooting indoors with a flash right?).
Who would benefit from having one of these?
I think anyone who currently uses their on-camera flash would greatly benefit from buying a Zeh Bounce. You instantly get better, more natural looking pictures indoors while still using your flash in low light situations!
Bottom line:
If you dont have lots of extra money laying around to buy an external flash or speedlight then this $10 investment is the next best thing! Pick one up and enjoy getting MUCH better pictures hassle free. The Zeh Bounce will turn some decent to poor looking photos into real keepers instantly. Again, this isnt a replacement for expensive flash equipment, but will improve results drastically and save you TONS of cash. I dont think anyone that buys one would be disappointed.
Hey guys. I got my hands on one of these things and it is pretty sweet for only 10 bucks. The following is a quick little review of the Zeh Bounce.
NOTE: I am fairly new to photography in general and am simply a hobbyist and amateur at the moment. I probably represent the majority of normal everyday people who enjoy photography but dont have tons of extra money or time to spend on the hobby we love. With that being said, these are some thoughts of the new product:
The Zeh Bounce is a great way to get high quality pictures indoors while using your on camera flash. For those of you who dont use the flash that comes with your camera then this review isnt for you. However, for those of us who cant afford expensive flash units like an SB-600 for over $200, then this $10 piece of equipment will certainly get the job done. It bounces the light off of the ceiling and walls while indoors and gives a much more natural look to a picture. Without the Zeh Bounce pictures taken with the on camera flash usually look really washed out and harsh. The Zeh Bounce takes away the harshness and leaves a more natural looking picture.
Sample images can be seen at Zehphotographic.com
The pictures I added were from my apartment in the normal crummy light that most amateurs shoot in for snap shots of kids and friends and everything else. The walls are beige and NOT white. I did not change any of the lighting and did not edit any of the photos. They arent exciting but show the exact results that the everyday person will get by using the Zeh Bounce.
The Zeh Bounce is made of soft, kind of foamy material that is really light weight. This makes it great for being able to pack up easily, and it is so light that you wont even notice when it is on the camera. Cant say much about durability so far but cant imagine it coming apart any time soon.
What I liked:
-Low price tag.
-Very light weight (cant even notice that it is on the camera).
-Easy to put on and take off camera.
-Makes taking indoor pictures with flash easy to get great results.
-You dont have to learn how to use it. Just put it on and shoot away like normal.
-Small size and flexible so fitting in camera bag is easy.
What I didnt like:
-Not going to get the incredible studio portrait results pros can get with expensive lighting gear.
-Need a ceiling and walls to bounce off of (though it would be pretty rare to not have these shooting indoors with a flash right?).
Who would benefit from having one of these?
I think anyone who currently uses their on-camera flash would greatly benefit from buying a Zeh Bounce. You instantly get better, more natural looking pictures indoors while still using your flash in low light situations!
Bottom line:
If you dont have lots of extra money laying around to buy an external flash or speedlight then this $10 investment is the next best thing! Pick one up and enjoy getting MUCH better pictures hassle free. The Zeh Bounce will turn some decent to poor looking photos into real keepers instantly. Again, this isnt a replacement for expensive flash equipment, but will improve results drastically and save you TONS of cash. I dont think anyone that buys one would be disappointed.