LumiQuest Soft Screen, Flash Diffuser & Light Softener, Universal Classic Design for Digital SLR Cameras, Neon Orange

As this product was advertised to be designed for the Nikon cameras, I was a little hesitatnt to get it for my Canon Rebel XTi.But the price was good and several of the reviews implied that it would work with other cameras' flashes; so I took a chance.It works great! It even includes instructions for what you need to do to trim the part of the diffuser into the hot-shoe of the Canon Rebel XTi's. The Canon Rebel XTi (maybe others, too) hot-shoe has a very small micro-switch right at the anterior end of the hot-shoe's right channel that, if depressed, disables the on-camera flash unit. So you have to trip a very small little square of the diffuser's hot-shoe insert to make sure that the little micro-switch doesn't get inadvertantly depressed.When I first go the diffuser, in great haste to try it out, I had neglected to do that little trimming. The result was the my on-camer flash refused to work. At first I was frustrated and just little angry. Then, with a little experimenting, I found out that I could get the flash to work if i didn't push the diffuser's tab so far into the hot-shoe.That got me to pondering if there might some sage words of wisdom in the instructions (which I am natorioulsly bad about *not* readin) and low 'n behold, there were very nice, clear, and definitive instructions for exactly how to use the difusser with my Rebel.A couple of little snips with some scissors and everything was perfect.I have now taken about 200 pictures using this little device and I can say that it is truly amazing! It folds flat and fits nicely and without bulk into my shoulder camear case; so I have this little difusser with me at all times.I normally use an off-camera flash and difussers on it; but at times it is just not practical to use that off-camera flash. This little difuser really fills in the gap and my flash photos have taken a noticable and pleasant turn for the better.I would gladly and heartily recommend this diffuser to anyone looking for a difusser for their on-camera flash.

Im Gegensatz zu anderen Blitzvorsätzen ist der Lumiquest Softscreen wirklich gut zu gebrauchen, paßt flach in die Hemd- oder Seitentasche, ist immer dabei und verhindert rote Augen ohne entsprechende Nachteile. Wer das Teil wirklich mal konkret ausprobiert hat, wird erkennen, daß es in vielen Fällen ein sehr guter Weg ist, den eingebauten Blitz (s)einer (d)LSR überhaupt reell zu nutzen, d.h. ohne störende Reflexe oder rote Augen zu erzeugen.Bei mir ist es inzwischen fester Bestandteil der Fototaschen, vor allem wenn man mit wenig Equipment losziehen will.Wer einen Blitzschuh mit Schalter hat, der den internen Blitz deaktiviert, muß in die Lasche eine kleine Aussparung schnitzen, bevor er sie in den Blitschuh steckt. Sonst wird der interne Blitz natürlich blockiert.

This product came recommended in order to reduce the glare from an in-built camera flash. It seems to work well, in that there is certainly less bright glare but I'd say instead that I now need to open the exposure by perhaps one stop to compensate for the reduction in the power of the flash. It fits neatly and securely to the camera body, without any need to use the velcro supplied. It's also not so bulky that I can't slip it into my camera bag, and have it to readily to hand.A relation, who is also keen on taking photos of her children has immediately bought one having seen me use it.For the price it is certainly an excellent accessory.

This isn't a comment on the product, but more a comment on focalpoint as a supplier. Tried to order but balked at the £50 postage charge quoted. Have emailed to check the postage charge but received no reply. May be good, but check the 'hidden' costs and pick your supplier.

super nützlich, stabil, tut was es tun soll und das perfekt.