(2 Pcs) Fotasy Soft Universal Cloth Flash Bounce Diffuser Cap for Flashgun Speedlite, Universial Flash Diffuser, Compatible with Canon Nikon Sony Metz Nissin Olympus Pentax Sigma Sunpak Flashes

This flash diffuser/soft box is sold by multiple companies under many names and seems to be identical to the others. Arrived fast and were very inexpensive. Not expecting much but the idea really intrigued me. They come flat and store that way as well so they take up literally no room in your bag. Mounting them on my flash units was a bit of a chore as the elastic bands were very snug. However, I got the hang of it after the first one. I thought they might be a touch larger which would have made them more effective but size comes with a price of less stable mounting. While not as diffuse a light spread these do the job nicely. What I REALLY like about them is they stay put. Used directly they act like a little light box as the diameter of the light source is 2X larger than the flash unit unlike a Stofen which is the same size as the flash. This is a place where size really matters for the quality of the photo but a 2' beauty ring isn't portable or stable in fast moving settings. There are other solutions for this and some do a better job but none as solid mounting as this. I wouldn't hesitate to use this outdoors in the wind for instance. I for one am tired of chasing my diffuser down the street. Incidentally, these have an effect outdoors as they do add some diameter to the light bringing some (albeit small) amount of softening. The Stofen style of diffuser will only work indoors with walls to bounce off of (they really work well for this though) and only serve to lose light off of the subject outdoors. A Note on how to use these after some practice and there are no instructions. They are MUCH more effective if you mount them with the diffusing screen as far as possible from the front of the flash allowing the flash to "fill" the screen with light. If you mount it snug to the flash it will only have a very minimal effect if any at all and will only give you a hot spot in the center.

This inexpensive and tiny diffuser provides amazingly big results. I've tried many small diffusers over the last 15 years and they all end up in the trash bin. I was surprised when I took these photos of a framed picture. Both were taken from the same distance and same settings (TV-125, AV-F5.6, ISO-800). Flash was in manual at 1/8th power. The loss of power with the diffuser was less than 1/3rd of a stop so I maintained the same power level. There were some shadows before the crop. The difference with the diffuser was quite noticeable shadow edges were softer and it even removed some of the lighter shadows. As you can see in the sequential photos it is a major difference. I highly recommend this diffuser it's inexpensive and easy to mount. You won't be disappointed, just don't expect the same results as you'd get from large modifiers. This diffuses light not soften it and it does it very well.

WORKS WELL FOR SOFTENING FLASH, QUICK AND EASY TO INSTALL. GREAT FOR WHEN YOU CANT USE BOUNCE FLASH. STORES EASILY AND TAKES UP LITTLE ROOM.

This was my first time using one of these on my flash, and I love it even with the soft box. I was probably still choose this for a portable set up. It folds well to keep in my zipper on my back. it works amazingly, and the light quality is smooth and a rolloff is great.

The product works just as it says. It’s not expensive but yet it works just like the top shelf brands. I’m happy I found this. A two pack is a plus!

First I can and will use them for now. They are a little fiddly to put on. They can slide around on the flash head witch could reduce the light spread. The price is good and they do the job. Wish they were a little bigger and had a better way to attach to the flash head. Instead of a elastic waistband. Construction seem pretty good. They don't take up a lot of space in your bag because you can press them flat.

Working fine to soften thw light of my off camera flashes

Does a great job of softening the harsh flash for macro photography. Light, quick and easy to use, plus they're not expensive.