Gary Fong Lightsphere Collapsible Snoot with PowerGrid

When I purchased this unit I wasn't aware that there was a new generation version (the one with the Velcro cinch strap). This model has no strap, only flanges to hold it on the flash. This works pretty well, but I got it to use with the continuous light adapters. When I tried to fit the snoot on this adapter, I thought I was going to break it! The box that it fits over is just too big to fit comfortably. I've ordered a newer unit with the strap, since the LightSphere fit with no problem. I'll use this one on flash units, but I'm not going to try and attach it to the continuous adapter again. Also, I think the price is a bit high considering the production cost.

I was able to use this snoot off camera for some very dramatic low key portraits.Using and positioning a snooted flash and the model is a daunting task that will require a lot of trial and error for people not familiar with low key lighting. But the results are worth it.I found that the grid somewhat hampered my shots, mostly due to the lined shadows it cast on my models. Ouch.Not using the grid not only eliminated the grid's shadows but it also helps more power to come out.

I was so disappointed when I received this. The base is not as shown in the picture. It actually came with the speed mount base (which I am not a fan of). The worst part is that the speed mount strap is missing so it is unusable. This item has a no return policy so now I have to contact customer service and get a refund. What a waste of time!

... a portable snoot. Like some others have mentioned in reviews below, the picture here doesn't show the new universal attachment - there are little flanges that extend downward to accommodate a velcro strap that is required to secure the Snoot to the flash head; without it, it'll just flop around and is totally useless. Well ... the velcro strap was NOT included in the box that I received.I contacted the good folks at Gary Fong and after sending a few pictures of the box label, they quickly sent me 2 velcro straps.

Apparently this is not the current generation. It did not fit my Nikon SB910 as promised. It had to be returned. I contacted Gary Fong, the manufacturer, who simply too me I had to buy the newer generation.

Very useful for quick on the run setups. Can also be used with the color discs for more off camera speed light options. Being collapsible it will save a lot of room in your bag. Durable and well made though a bit pricy.

Haven't used it yet but based on the video demonstration I'm sure it will be a great addition to all the other nice products I own from Gary Fong.

I ordered this after seeing a Gary Fong Youtube video , It is so easy to use and you can achieve what he says

When I first came across Gary Fongs diffuser system on the net,I initially thought the idea and equipment looked fantastic,but sadly at the time of purchase held back from buying the full pro kit,due to the amount of negative comments on the internet.Therefore I just cautiously ordered the Collapsable Snoot & power grid.I even read a couple of peoples comment saying "upon opening my purchase I could not believe the poor quality of the items",these & other comments were found on several of the larger & well know forums.I gingerly opened the box and removed the Snoot & power grid.I can absolutely assure you all that this is manufactured to the highest levels of quality!Both items are very well made and fit together nicely!The snoot & power grid fit great onto the flash and provide the dramatic lighting effect i needed without purchasing a £500 Lastolite,snoot & grid - Not to mention the inconvenience of running it whilst out on site! Im now looking forward to purchasing the whole Pro Collapsable sphere kit!

On receiving the lightsphere i was anticipating using it but when i fitted it to my canon speedlite it was a tight fit and had to be pushed hard for it to go on. When holding the camera you can feel the weight of it and it would not be long before you would have to put it down and rest.It does work well though and has a good effect on photos taken. Glad i bought it but if it was lighter it would be easier to use for a lot of shots.

Drauf habe ich schon lange gewartet. Das Gary Fong Collapsible Lightsphere ist schon sensationell. Bei Innenaufnahmen nach oben gerichtet wird das Licht durch den transparenten Tubus auf das Objekt geworfen. Über den (nach innen) gewölbten Trichter wird Licht an die Decke geworfen und leuchtet auch von dort das Objekt gut aus. Bei Außenaufnahmen wird der Tubus nach vorne geneigt und über den Trichter das Objekt direkt angestrahlt. Über den transparenten Tubus geht dann aber viel wertvolles Licht verloren. Durch den schwarzen lichtundurchlässigen Snoot, wird nun das Licht verlustfrei nach vorne gerichtet. Damit kann ich dann meinen Aufhellblitz sehr gut steuern. Man kann natürlich auch um den transparenten Tubus ein Klebeband wickeln. Das hier ist aber wesentlich eleganter und wirkungsvoller. Das Gitter könnte tatsächlich etwas enger sein. Das Licht wird nicht so stark gebündelt, wie erhofft. Da gibt es bessere Lösungen. Mir kam es aber darauf nur in zweiter Linie an. Weil der Sinn damit etwas verfehlt ist, gibt es nur 4 Sterne.

Die Grundidee einen Snoot auf dem (entfesselten) Aufsteckblitz zu haben ist super und verschafft völlig neue Optionen, vor allem im Zusammenspiel mit High-Speed-Sync Blitzen. Bei YouTube gibt es da ja auch einige gute Beispiele von Gary Fong. Das Problem mit seinem Produkt ist allerdings, dass ein simpler Bogen Moosgummi zusammen mit einigen Haargummis die selbe Aufgabe erfüllt, flexibler ist bzgl. Länge des Snoots und Öffnungswinkel, deutlich weniger wiegt, kleiner ist und einen Bruchteil kostet.Zu dem Thema sollte man sich als Fotograf das "Black Foamie Thing" (BFT) anschauen (Googeln, der erwähnte Bogen Moosgummi). Ich habe beides getestet und fand das Moosgummi praktischer in der Handhabung und besser von den Ergebnissen her. Der Gary Fong Snoot ist leider eher kurz und hat eine große Öffnung. Daher entfaltet er seine Wirkung nur auf sehr kurze Distanz. Zusätzlich ist er noch sehr schwer und in der Handhabung (Aufstecken/Abnehmen) eher schwierig. Das ganze ist dann auch zusammen mit dem Gitter ziemlich sperrig, und eigentlich in keinem Punkt besser als das BFT. Von daher war meine Entscheidung hier ziemlich eindeutig.