Rewarded myself with a Flash - DPChallenge Forums

07/11/2006 03:34:48 PM · #1

I decided that because it isn't raining out, and this is the last day for my Glass entry on the front page, I'd take a walk over to Henry's and get myself a flash.

I've been griping about my onboard flash for a while now, so what the heck. I got a Sigma EF-500 DG Super. I wanted to get one of those cool lightshperes too, but they didn't have any, just cheesy little vinyl dookickies.

Yay me!

:-)

Any Canadians know where I can get one of those lightsperes? I think a name attached to them is Gary Fong?

Olympus 12-45mm f/4.0 Pro

07/11/2006 03:35:52 PM · #2

Oh yeah. Any idea how many flashes four lithium batteries gets you in one of these flashes?

OdysseyF22

Panasonic DC-G9

07/11/2006 03:36:19 PM · #3

Just be careful who you go flashing now, or we'll be seeing you on another front page!

;-P

07/11/2006 03:43:23 PM · #4

Originally posted by Strikeslip:

Any Canadians know where I can get one of those lightsperes? I think a name attached to them is Gary Fong?

Try here. I just ordered one last week (still waiting) and ordered the Sigma flash as well from Camera Canada (it's on back order ). Hope you enjoy it and I'm looking forward to playing with mine whenever I get it :)

I was told to get the P3/C3 model to fit the Sigma flash...in case you were wondering...

Message edited by author 2006-07-11 15:44:30.

07/11/2006 03:51:34 PM · #5

Originally posted by acrotide:

I was told to get the P3/C3 model to fit the Sigma flash...in case you were wondering...

Oh, thanks, I hadn't even thought of that yet!

07/13/2006 02:27:55 PM · #6

Originally posted by Strikeslip:

Originally posted by acrotide:
I was told to get the P3/C3 model to fit the Sigma flash...in case you were wondering...

Oh, thanks, I hadn't even thought of that yet!

I just went over to Vistek to pick up a Lightsphere. Just to make a note to this thread, it turns out that the P2 is the model which fit my Sigma EF-500 DG Super. I brought my flash along to be sure.

Message edited by author 2006-07-13 14:28:06.

07/13/2006 02:31:05 PM · #7

Originally posted by Strikeslip:

Originally posted by Strikeslip:

Originally posted by acrotide:
I was told to get the P3/C3 model to fit the Sigma flash...in case you were wondering...

Oh, thanks, I hadn't even thought of that yet!

I just went over to Vistek to pick up a Lightsphere. Just to make a note to this thread, it turns out that the P2 is the model which fit my Sigma EF-500 DG Super. I brought my flash along to be sure.

Hmmm...well I was told the P3 fits and I've already got it (came in yesterday). Still waiting for my flash to come off back order so I can test it out. I'm hoping I get it shipped soon because I keep adding things onto my order... :)

07/13/2006 02:34:18 PM · #8

Originally posted by acrotide:

Originally posted by Strikeslip:

Originally posted by Strikeslip:

Originally posted by acrotide:
I was told to get the P3/C3 model to fit the Sigma flash...in case you were wondering...

Oh, thanks, I hadn't even thought of that yet!

I just went over to Vistek to pick up a Lightsphere. Just to make a note to this thread, it turns out that the P2 is the model which fit my Sigma EF-500 DG Super. I brought my flash along to be sure.

Hmmm...well I was told the P3 fits and I've already got it (came in yesterday). Still waiting for my flash to come off back order so I can test it out. I'm hoping I get it shipped soon because I keep adding things onto my order... :)

Doh! Oops, I just PM'd you. Thought you might not catch this thread & I might save you some hassle.

Maybe the P3 will also fit the Sigma EF-500 DG Super. They're pretty flexible.

07/13/2006 02:35:11 PM · #9

Originally posted by Strikeslip:

Originally posted by acrotide:

Originally posted by Strikeslip:

Originally posted by Strikeslip:

Originally posted by acrotide:
I was told to get the P3/C3 model to fit the Sigma flash...in case you were wondering...

Oh, thanks, I hadn't even thought of that yet!

I just went over to Vistek to pick up a Lightsphere. Just to make a note to this thread, it turns out that the P2 is the model which fit my Sigma EF-500 DG Super. I brought my flash along to be sure.

Hmmm...well I was told the P3 fits and I've already got it (came in yesterday). Still waiting for my flash to come off back order so I can test it out. I'm hoping I get it shipped soon because I keep adding things onto my order... :)

Doh! Oops, I just PM'd you. Thought you might not catch this thread & I might save you some hassle.

Maybe the P3 will also fit the Sigma EF-500 DG Super. They're pretty flexible.

I hope so...I hate returning things purchased online :)

07/13/2006 02:38:06 PM · #10

Originally posted by acrotide:

Originally posted by Strikeslip:

Originally posted by acrotide:

Originally posted by Strikeslip:

Originally posted by Strikeslip:

Originally posted by acrotide:
I was told to get the P3/C3 model to fit the Sigma flash...in case you were wondering...

Oh, thanks, I hadn't even thought of that yet!

I just went over to Vistek to pick up a Lightsphere. Just to make a note to this thread, it turns out that the P2 is the model which fit my Sigma EF-500 DG Super. I brought my flash along to be sure.

Hmmm...well I was told the P3 fits and I've already got it (came in yesterday). Still waiting for my flash to come off back order so I can test it out. I'm hoping I get it shipped soon because I keep adding things onto my order... :)

Doh! Oops, I just PM'd you. Thought you might not catch this thread & I might save you some hassle.

Maybe the P3 will also fit the Sigma EF-500 DG Super. They're pretty flexible.

I hope so...I hate returning things purchased online :)

If they give you any trouble I'll go over there and kick their butts! :-)

07/13/2006 02:40:40 PM · #11

Originally posted by Strikeslip:

If they give you any trouble I'll go over there and kick their butts! :-)

Hehe, I'll keep that in mind...show them your red and they'll know who's boss :)

So have you had a chance to play with them yet or did you just JUST pick them up?

07/13/2006 02:55:12 PM · #12

Originally posted by acrotide:

Originally posted by Strikeslip:
If they give you any trouble I'll go over there and kick their butts! :-)

Hehe, I'll keep that in mind...show them your red and they'll know who's boss :)

So have you had a chance to play with them yet or did you just JUST pick them up?

I just picked up a lightsphere an hour ago. I got my flash a couple of days ago. I was playing with the Second Curtain Sync last night with some smarties on an old turntable. I'll post up the pic when I get home tonight, nothing to rave about, but fun enough. :-) I also blinded my cats. :-D

07/13/2006 03:09:03 PM · #13

Originally posted by Strikeslip:

Ah, fun with flashes...can't wait to get mine so I can blind my family and cats too :)

07/13/2006 08:58:29 PM · #14

Wheeee! Smarties! :-D

07/13/2006 09:02:33 PM · #15

Originally posted by Strikeslip:

Wheeee! Smarties! :-D

Wow...that's psychedelic, man... :)

07/13/2006 09:04:49 PM · #16

Originally posted by acrotide:

Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Wheeee! Smarties! :-D

Wow...that's psychedelic, man... :)

LiKe..... pAsS tHe SmArTiEs, DoOd. 8-)

07/14/2006 11:59:35 AM · #17

The lightsphere came with an instructional (and sales-pitchy) DVD by Gary Fong. I quite enjoyed it!

07/14/2006 12:04:22 PM · #18

Originally posted by Strikeslip:

The lightsphere came with an instructional (and sales-pitchy) DVD by Gary Fong. I quite enjoyed it!

I haven't looked at the DVD yet. My flash was delivered this morning, so I'm itching to get home and try it out. Wonder if anyone would notice if I ducked out of work early... :)

07/14/2006 12:21:46 PM · #19

Originally posted by acrotide:

Originally posted by Strikeslip:
The lightsphere came with an instructional (and sales-pitchy) DVD by Gary Fong. I quite enjoyed it!

I haven't looked at the DVD yet. My flash was delivered this morning, so I'm itching to get home and try it out. Wonder if anyone would notice if I ducked out of work early... :)

Finally! Post back & tell if your p4 lightsphere fits your flash. After the video I'm wondering if mine might be just a smidge big (but still OK).

Message edited by author 2006-07-14 12:22:47.

07/14/2006 12:26:08 PM · #20

Originally posted by Strikeslip:

Finally! Post back & tell if your p4 lightsphere fits your flash. After the video I'm wondering if mine might be just a smidge big (but still OK).

P3 actually, but I know what you meant :)

Yeah, I'll be sure to let you know if I have any problems. Laurie's the one who told me to get the P3 so I'm pretty sure it'll fit just fine.