what is your opinion on this light

01/12/2006 10:24:09 AM · #1

Does anyone have experience with this light,

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Peleng 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye MC In M42 Mount

01/12/2006 10:30:03 AM · #2

Does anyoe have experience using this flash out doors.

Matthew

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

01/12/2006 10:33:44 AM · #3

I have used v1 of the Fong Lightsphere and it is v good - a forum search should throw up plenty of comments and examples!

Artifacts

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

01/12/2006 10:40:56 AM · #4

It is like a softbox attached to your flash... an interesting concept.

It is OK for indoor candid event photography where you cannot control the lighting and have to move around a lot but even then most people that do that type of photography seriously have assistants carry portable lighting. For the most part regular portraiture work is done with studio lighting.

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

01/12/2006 10:41:24 AM · #5

i have searched the forums but nothing comes up as to opinions on this being used outdoors,

bluenova

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

01/12/2006 10:44:19 AM · #6

Strange, I went through to look at the price for Europe, and it goes to Ebay where there is a message in a picture saying 'Do not trust this reseller'

Peleng 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye MC In M42 Mount

01/12/2006 10:52:40 AM · #7

Originally posted by bluenova:

Strange, I went through to look at the price for Europe, and it goes to Ebay where there is a message in a picture saying 'Do not trust this reseller'

well i am definetly not going to biuy this through ebay,
im sure you could find a buddy here on dpc that could buy it and ship it to you so u can save a little money.

Matthew

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

01/12/2006 12:25:41 PM · #8

I was about to update to v2 (and to take into account my upgrade to 580EX flash) - shipping to UK was est. at $56, but it is not clear if that includes the $48 for the product. I presume so, in which case I will buy direct from site.

Anyone know of any Gary Fong promotional discount codes?! (I got sent one at New Year but it has expired).

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

01/12/2006 12:31:14 PM · #9

I would like to hear some coments on how this item workes outside, either with the cover or straight up and used like a beacon,

hokie

Nikon D2X

01/12/2006 12:34:40 PM · #10

It is worth having in your toolbox.

We have one for the studio and when shooting outdoors..as always it depends on the light and situatin but it is a good tool to have for sure.