Awards & Reviews

ePHOTOzine

"There are so many that show little difference when used, but the Lightsphere truly softens the light in a very pleasing way. ...... Use it with the optional powergrid and it turns into a snoot effect, add the amber dome and you'll warm up your portraits. Buy it in a kit form to save money."

PhotoPlus

In the March 2010 edition the Gary Fong Lightsphere Collapsible beat four other flash diffusers - it was awarded 88%. Margarita, a PhotoPlus reader said the Lightsphere was " a joy to use and efficiently spread the light and softened the shadows very well". Peter, a professional photographer enjoyed the fact that, "We captured good results, with nicely diffused light and and soft shadows."
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"My choice is the Gary Fong Lightsphere. It enlarged the spread of light the most to create the sofest light and shadows, and it was also the most adaptable beacuse I could still use it outdoors or in buildings with high ceilings." - Margarita

Photography Monthly

August 2008 edition. 'In a flash' article featuring the Gary Fong Whaletail. Intro reads, "Make the most of your flash. Liven up your outdoor portraits this summer with a blip of flash. It's a simple technique and the results can be very effective, as editor Will Cheung explains."

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Quote from article, "The Whaletail was used on a Canon Speedlite 550EX flashgun. Of course the flash could have been used 'naked', but adding a diffuser produces a softer, more flattering light while still giving attractive catchlights."

Photography Monthly

June 2008 edition. 'Mini test, Gary Fong Whaletail' article in Photography Monthly magazine, intro reads, 'Improve your flash portraits with this well-designed flash diffuser. Julian Lass fits one to his flashgun and takes it for a spin to find out how it fares.'

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Quote from article, "The Whaletail is an ingenious device that has been well designed and thought out."

Performance verdict
5 stars
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Practical Photography

June 2008 edition. 'Group test, Flashgun modifiers' article in Practical Photography magazine, intro reads, "Flash is essential for some photo situations - indoors and out - but sometimes it can look too harsh and obvious. Here we've tested the accessories designed to help."

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Quote from article, "If you like simple products that produce great results then you're onto a winner here."

Verdict: 5 stars
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British Journal of Photography

Issue date, 9th April 2008. 'Softly does it', 'Gary Fong's miniature flash modifiers are equally at home on location.' Article on Gary Fong's Whaletail.

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Quote from article, "It simply pushes onto the front of a flashgun to provide a quick fix for harsh lighting."

Light up your life

Article on Flash techniques for indoors and out in Photography Monthly magazine.

First paragraph - "At this time of year, when days are short and nights are long, dark and cold, many photographers turn their attention to taking pictures indoors. Often we'll dust down our flashguns and after replaceing or recharging its batteries, set about shootsing some table-top still lifes."

Gary Fong Whaletail on test
Professional Imagemaker magazine, June/July 2007.
Whaletail review, 'Whales, Tails and Leprechauns', see page 52.

Summary of the Gary Fong Whaletail review:
"I feel that Gary (Fong) has built on the strengths of the Lightsphere with the addded features of the WhaleTail to come up with another practical and effective unit. With so many difusers to choose from, you pays your money and takes your choice - I'm happy with mine."

Gary Fong Lightsphere-IIâ„¢ on test
Professional Photographer magazine, December 2006.
Like to work with natural light and find flash a disappointing experience? Read this review of the GF Lightsphere-II.
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The soft option - how to produce soft lighting from your flash
Article comparing lighting methods in EOS Magazine, September 2005.

"The Gary Fong Lightsphere II is a lot like an old bare bulb flahs gun. It provides a large surface from which the light can be diffused and it can be used indoors or out by limiting the ligh that is fired up to reflect off a ceiling. It provides very soft lighting..."
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