Flash Modifiers Review: Soft Boxes, Diffusers, Brackets, FlashBender vs Lumiquest vs ProMax

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@TonyAndChelsea 7 жыл бұрын

⭐Diffuser Cap on Amazon help.tc/cap ⭐Small Soft Box on Amazon help.tc/SmallSoftbox ⭐Flash with Medium Soft Box on Amazon help.tc/ProMax ⭐Flash with Large Soft Box on Amazon help.tc/BigBounce ⭐LumiQuest Big Bounce LQ-104 on Amazon help.tcv/BigBounce ⭐Rogue FlashBender on Amazon help.tc/FlashBender

@julioaponte3197 7 жыл бұрын

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@murraybernstein6786 5 жыл бұрын

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@faruk76able 5 жыл бұрын

Which Bracket did you use in this video?

@bobkrueger194 4 жыл бұрын

Curious to know if you prefer the large or the x large Rogue?

@DebbieLam 4 жыл бұрын

What size of the FlashBender was used in this video?

@Muzzlehatch2 10 жыл бұрын

Tony and Chelsea, As a photography educator myself in my own way, I want to say I really like your style. As a couple and as teachers, you really have a great presence, work beautifully together. and share your information and experience in a delightful but straightforward and impactful way. Kudos! Since I'm a fan, maybe I'll buy the book as a gift for someone just starting out.

@timmowbray2716 5 жыл бұрын

I wanted to say how impressed I am with your videos. You are a born demonstrator and explain things clearly. When you want to spend time thinking about creative photography and not spend all of yoUr time thinking about tech, then your videos are great. Thanks!

@TonyAndChelsea 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Tim!

@timmowbray2716 5 жыл бұрын

Can I ask you...I am taking a portrait in an dark artists studio, which is effectively a shed. In this video, you have a light diffused background but I won’t have this. Will the Rougue Flashbender still work in that environment? Thanks Tony and Chelsea.

@sabaof8 7 жыл бұрын

This video is the only one extant that demonstrates ALL (or nearly all) of the various types of flash modifiers. Excedingly well done. Thank you.

@timnash1867 8 жыл бұрын

Just got my first DSLR and your SDP book, and I'm totally loving it! Thank you for the clear and concise lessons!

@johnrees44..G4EIJ 7 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for answering all my 'speedlight on camera' questions in one concise, excellent video. Thank you.. JR.. in the UK

@sleepinggod8979 4 жыл бұрын

You are the best Photography teacher on utube.i am learning studio lighting from you. What 4,5 expensive photography class taught me ,u did in just two free videos. Thank you so much.🙏💐

@jaredhammonds8255 7 жыл бұрын

I love how you actually called it a "diffuser cap thing" on the screen. Very nice video. You talked me into getting some things and out of other things.

@williamle1914 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the videos you've posted. I'm new to photography and your posts have helped greatly.

@fly2us1 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the presentation of various ways to use flash with accessories love the class

@millreef63 10 жыл бұрын

The Rogue Flash Bender is excellent - especially for travelling as it packs away completely flat. Taking one to India next month with one Yongnuo & a Fuji X100...all I need!

@jeffhiga 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this review. I especially appreciate the 8x spread at the end with the different effects. Over the years, I've collected a several different modifiers, but I've never seen a comparison of them side-by-side. I've stumbled my way onto the bracket mounted FLashBender, but I could have found my way there 3 years ago, lol.

@one4allall4one91 5 жыл бұрын

I used go thru all those modifiers when I was deep into photography. When indoors my fave was the gary fong lighsphere. Outdoors I used to use bounce light, even direct light when, but when able to off camera light was my fave using pocket wizards.

@userten4340 7 жыл бұрын

The diffuser Cap thing, for far the best!!...here applies the "Less is more" quotation. Thanks for sharing Tony and Chelsea.

@mntai2526 6 жыл бұрын

thanks for all the hard efforts to teach us, especially I am a beginner, aka rookie. I really enjoy your time to share with all of us.

@originalsuki 5 жыл бұрын

Great work. A nice, simple, FAST demo that explained several features clearly. Thank you so much. P.s The Chelseas are so pretty!

@katk925 10 жыл бұрын

I've been so in love with my new CLS flashes I haven't used my old bracket in ages. Might have to break it out again!

@BradsMusic420 10 жыл бұрын

Great video on lighting. Love it.

@caligari89 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Tony. Very informative and useful. Preparing my first shoot with the flash bender.

@TonyAndChelsea 9 жыл бұрын

caligari89 Glad I could help!

@1645308 7 жыл бұрын

I use a Rogue and it works well. I found it also works great on your flash for backlighting a back drop. Mount the flash on a small stand about 35" tall, point the flash straight up, attach the rogue with no bend, set the flash power at about 1/16(play with it), and place the stand about 15" from the backdrop.

@bradpolkinghorne5282 10 жыл бұрын

Great video, it was great to see all the results.

@_HMCB_ 4 жыл бұрын

Oh man this is too funny. Chelsea has me cracking up sitting there. It’s almost like she doesn’t want to be there and the other part of her is trying hard not to LOL. And then Tony’s hair 😂 I’m like what year is this. At first I thought it was a new video but I had to scroll and see the date. I love you two 🤣 I’m so glad KZfaq recommended this just now.

@matrixixix 8 жыл бұрын

Beautiful review. I went with the Rogue for an anniversary party I'm working.

@dusttimes 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the solid video. I'm constantly looking for something balanced in size and shape for outdoor fill flash. The Bender looks like what's got my eye now. I have a few things I like, but you're right, there's a point when all your work is ignored and the only thing people talk about is how silly you look with the ridiculous contraption you have attached to your flash. VERY nice informative video, thank you.

@Sergiocrivelin 10 жыл бұрын

Hi Tony, your videos are very didactic and simple to understand. I'm really enjoying to watch all of them :)

@quebecker3799 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I am trying to decide what to use with my Yongnuo 568.

@JAF1N 8 жыл бұрын

If you do later compare the gary fong sphere can you also get a plastic cup over the flash as well for comparison, just want to know which one is better. Love the work on your existing comparison very informative and unbiased.

@icdeadpixels2 10 жыл бұрын

Great vid Tony. I gotta say that the more i watch the more i like. At first had you down as a little Ned Flanders;-), but liked your come back to the F stop and crop factor stuff. You've really opened my eyes and you're a super star!

@maltimoto 9 жыл бұрын

very good comparison! i will use the flash bender for my next wedding. greetings from hamburg, germany

@edithgarcia903 7 жыл бұрын

Hey guys!! great video!! Can you make a video like this one but placing the subject outdoors at night?? it would be nice to see how diffusers works without bouncing the light to the celling

@joniraso 9 жыл бұрын

Me encantan tus videos, muy bien explicado todo!!!

@Rogueixpresents 7 жыл бұрын

"Defuser cap thing" LOL I love you Tony!

@Jonan76 8 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful thank you Northrups

@jmpascoe 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Billy Bob Thornton

@_HMCB_ 4 жыл бұрын

Lol. I’m dying.

@richardpcrowe 4 жыл бұрын

There are a gazillion flash modifiers out there and I have used most of them. However, my favorites are the Demb Flash Products such as the Flash Diffuser Professional and/or Wedding Saucer Pro Flip-It. I have been shooting with the same Demb Flash Diffuser Professional unit for 15-years and it still works fine (although I did replace the elastic strap at three for five dollars)...

@HershellWest 9 жыл бұрын

Very informative vid, clear, concise, and helpful.

@SVELFARO 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the look at your light modifiers

@thatchinaboi 6 жыл бұрын

The photo taken with the diffuser cap looked the best.

@Metzler0407 10 жыл бұрын

This was really helpful! Thank you!!

@g1underground 9 жыл бұрын

This has been a great help, trying to decide on which softbox to choose and ran into your video. The side by side has been major1 Subscribing to your channel. Thanks.

@celonziajohnson 10 жыл бұрын

Great job tony!!!

@snapsoon4302 Жыл бұрын

Always awesome videos. 10/10. Many thanks.

@emailforseller 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Tony, thanks for the nice comparison! Have you guys posted the follow up review for the Gary Fong LightSphere? Thanks

@EdVelez 9 жыл бұрын

Glad to see some of the difusers and soft boxes in actual use. I am still tossed about the flashbender and the DEMB flash difuser products. Hope down the road you can do a little more on the other products that you didnt do in this video.

@paquitoperez2116 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful model btw!

@CEDJ586 10 жыл бұрын

This what I need! Thx man!

@djtwilite318 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for the video Tony & chelsea. do you have a video showing whats best to use for weddings with high ceilings such as churches or places with dark ceilings etc? if not can you all make one or give suggestions?

@mimstyle 10 жыл бұрын

I have large and extra large Flash bender , work really well for me. ( Flash off).

@benbrown5159 6 жыл бұрын

Would’ve loved to see you test the Gary Fong Lightsphere against those modifiers. I’ve been debating whether to get one. Anyway, nice video 👍🏼

@WBanduMedia07 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your well explanation.

@bibliocat236 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video; it was very helpful

@timduke6310 9 жыл бұрын

Nice work tony .... good usable info....

@karishmavijan5550 8 жыл бұрын

hi tony that was a great video very well explained! do you also do macro photography? if yes would you suggest i use a softbox to enhance the pictures..i currently use a 600d canon and a ringflash with it

@lior2538 3 жыл бұрын

Great video guys!

@dafarulia 8 жыл бұрын

To be honest I think the pic taken with large soft box is the best! Better than with flash bender.

@diegodurandal 10 жыл бұрын

As always a great video, thanks

@smeeg99 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony

@standhd 4 жыл бұрын

I’m new to y’all’s channel, and checking y’all’s work; the one were y’all were kinda acting, and Chelsea throwing away the GF had me LOL!

@zandermagic 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tony!

@SnaptoGrid 5 жыл бұрын

The slubby texture in that sofa fabric is nice ✌️

@umar.signature8389 5 жыл бұрын

Informative video. How can i take photo with fix flash using softbox ?

@americandowninbrazil 10 жыл бұрын

Great video Tony and gang!!! :.)

@CJKisame 4 жыл бұрын

The model is beautiful

@noelgotangogan3243 6 жыл бұрын

I'am start getting interested on this.. but need to upgrade camera to more effective one.. Thanks for this video..

@christophermason7735 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tony. I bought the flat bendy one and really like it. It also came with a non bendy smaller one that works well indoors. It’s brilliant for shooting at F1.8 on my nifty fifty and harsh light conditions. Just enough to soften the light in the face. I still get the what the hell is that question though Untill the see the end result. It’s partially useful since I started using this mini lightweight HSS TT350 flash on my canon T6s. I love the light weight but of course the light source is smaller. I’ve been tempted to try a small soft box, but from your video it looks like no advantage

@StevenBrener 10 жыл бұрын

Really informative and well done. Thanks Tony!

@TheFcepeda 5 жыл бұрын

As always, good stuff.

@honda619boy 9 жыл бұрын

What happens when u take a photo sideways? Does that effect the light on the person and shadows

@pawelbrzozowski3899 2 жыл бұрын

Ohhh I was looking for that information! Many thanks, love You guys! (More Chelsea though....).

@TarekAliFazle 5 жыл бұрын

Very instructive thanks.

@TonyAndChelsea 10 жыл бұрын

Re: the Gary Fong LightSphere, he's sending over a kit for review, so you'll see the video in a couple of weeks.

@DanPonjican 10 жыл бұрын

Fongs are a waste of money. Way over priced for what they are. A piece of foam core and a large rubber band work better for pennies on the dollar.

@Williamchan87 10 жыл бұрын

Dan Ponjican they are alright, but yes they are way over priced compare to the competitors

@dongerramarco9617 10 жыл бұрын

Williamchan87 He copied the lightsphere from an old chinese brand called lambency dome (PLagiarism)

@alexandramarrero5595 10 жыл бұрын

Mark Douglas Actually it was the other way around.

@1994FishFreak 9 жыл бұрын

***** why not?

@gabesphoto 6 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. I usually would attach the bracket to the lens instead of the camera. This would facilitate going vertical with the camera quickly without looking awkward. GHP

@killjoyshidae1208 10 жыл бұрын

Hey Tony, do you think you can do a video comparison on Manual and TTL modes?

@john-lenin 9 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Sam's best customer!

@adriataylor7534 6 жыл бұрын

I'm only watching a video and even I blinked when the flash went off when you used the Lumiquest Big Bounce haha

@YouGleIt 7 жыл бұрын

great video guys. Tony, may I ask you about the bracket and flash bender? my question is... if you use the large bender with a diffusion panel, or I guess even without- is that height enough to not need a bracket? i am wondering if raising it even higher, making it a huge setup like you mentioned, is going to make a huge difference. I am planing on using the diffuses panel for an even softer light. My second question is about flash exposure when using a light modifier that has diffusion; does that change how well the TTL or even a light meter can be used because of the diffusion? I'm guessing i would be under exposed unless i use exposure compensation? Thank you for your opinion!

@carlosmencia9585 7 жыл бұрын

great review.

@Dustinrhoades 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tony

@annsteiner1944 9 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Nice review. Very clear.

@jrbaboon 9 жыл бұрын

Handy video - have you ever tried the FlashBender XL kit or the diffuser attachments for the standard FlashBender?

@OrganicPerception 10 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Which flash bracket is that?

@yonab7963 8 жыл бұрын

so basically the bigger the softbox on the flash the better lighting it is?

@MArk-yn4sp 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, thank you. About the flash cords (8:33) IMHO if you're a Nikon user with a Nikon flash, use the branded cable; if you're a Yongnuo flash user on a Nikon camera, use a Nikon cord (as opposed to the Yongnuo cord). I've learnt the hard way that Yongnuo seems more compatible with Canon than with Nikon.

@dhirajshetty483 7 жыл бұрын

good stuff thank you

@trosencrantz 9 жыл бұрын

The soft boxes are a great way to give that studio like photo but as they get bigger, don't you run into problems with the Flash to communicate with the subject, as the box covers the Flashes infrared window?

@dat2ra 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent. What about Gary Fonginators?

@stefpix 7 жыл бұрын

I like the Flashbenders, I got some knockoffs as the original is pricy, but they attach less securely to a smaller flash. There are factory second with small defects that are more convenient. Have you tried the FStoppers flash disc?

@MissHitAllTheTime 7 жыл бұрын

could u recommend some third party speed light? have u used neewer or flashpoint? what could u tell me ? i want a budget saving speed light that has built in diffuser and speed sync and other options....which features are must have when purchasing a speed light??

@1989Goodspeed 8 жыл бұрын

Have you guys seen the SGA-K9 Flash Accessories kit? I have seen that kit around on diffrent websights and some YT channels. It looks interesting and supposedly it works with most Canon and Nikon (and Youngnuo) Speedlights. Saw it first on Phillip McCordall´s channel. So just looking at it, any thoughts?

@philfyphil 4 жыл бұрын

I think getting Chelsea to hold a small reflector below at arms length would have helped for shot 2. I would have tried that before proceeding, but this isn't a criticism as I know you are just demonstrating the different types of gear for each single shot. :-) Keep up the great work both. Phil from the UK.

@nenicandela 7 жыл бұрын

Hello I'm a new follower and I'm also new a photography. You guys are great teachers and I can't wait to read your book. I'm into portraits but don't have room to build a studio. Which one would you recommend most to start with to photograph kids and family portraits? I have a canon 60D

@krishantha 7 жыл бұрын

It is not the camera what is matters. focus on good lens which has fast aperture and sharpness. and little play with settings. you will realize your self how it should go :)

@devupatelgmailcom 7 жыл бұрын

What if subject is closer to the wall then what happens to shadow using FlashBender?

@matrodfpv 9 жыл бұрын

I saw Chelsea sneak quite a few peeks of your rump there!

@IvanGRANID 6 жыл бұрын

That Staring Sizzling look of Chelsea ;-)))

@moltenpros 9 жыл бұрын

Hey Tony, what is the brand and model of the small softbox?

@MissHitAllTheTime 7 жыл бұрын

have u use other brands like flashpoint or yongnuo? which one is better flashpoint or neewer? each one probably has some advantages...built quality, features? i am thinking between flashpoint and neewer??

@zamalek1235 10 жыл бұрын

Hi Tony great vid thanks. I was wondering if you could do a tutorial on effective use of ND Filters and how to calculate length of time needed based on stops dropped please?

@TonyAndChelsea 10 жыл бұрын

Autoexposure should work fine, but if you don't have autoexposure, just increase the shutter speed by the number of stops that your ND filter cuts the light.

@stephenbourne2631 5 жыл бұрын

Decrease not increase

@artmaltman 4 жыл бұрын

Fun to watch Chelsea's reactions! Question: what do you think of the Super Scoop by Lite Genius? Seems like a nice refinement of the lightbender idea. Thank you.

@simzza4281 5 жыл бұрын

HELP: I’m a beginning photographer and I’m shooting a engagement ceremony indoors. It is a high ceiling and at times will be dark. Which light/diffuser do u recommend????