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Sto-Fen OMEY Omni-Bounce Diffuser | 
| Brand: Sto-Fen
Buy New: $6.99
New (10) from $6.99
Rating:  46 reviews
Media: Accessory
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
MPN: OMEY
Model: OM-EY
UPC: 000000000000
EAN: 0812811001295
ASIN: B0007DDK7A
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
The Omni-Bounce creates a Diffused Bare Bulb Effect, giving even coverage across the entire frame with lenses from 15mm to 200mm in the 35mm format. The Omni-Bounce is easy to use and goes onto and off of your flash in seconds with custom fitting, except UNI, and No Velcro.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 41 more reviews...
 Simple yet effective October 28, 2005
L.T. Beasimer (Dallas, TX)
114 out of 117 found this review helpful
This seemingly simple piece of molded plastic was recommended to me by a professional photographer. Basically it's the shape of an open box that slides firmly onto the flash. It is small and sturdy enough to stash in your camera bag without worrying about damage. When used the light disperses more evenly and is less harsh on the subject being photographed.
The white box is for general use. Also available are the green Omni-bounce for florescent lighting and the gold Omni-bounce for a warming effect.
PROS:
Inexpensive solution for better flash photography.
A quality product that works.
CONS:
None
Works are advertised November 29, 2005
Sudoku Junkie (SF, CA)
105 out of 113 found this review helpful
...in that it diffuses the light energy of the flash in different directions, essentially turning the flash into a point light source. The light going off in different directions then bounces off nearby objects to fill in the shadow areas on the subject, making for a more pleasing softer look, especially on people.
Note of caution: because this device diffuses the light from the flash, it takes much more energy per flash. Using the Stofen will drain your battery much quicker (about 4X in my experience) and it takes the flash much longer to fully charge after each shot, say 8-10 seconds vs 2-3s. Always keep a spare set of flash batteries with you.
Another note...because it requires bouncing light of nearby objects to be effective, using this outdoors is not recommended. You're better off removing the omni-bounce and aiming the flash directly at the subject (and living with the harsh lighting).
Diffused Light Is Usually More Flattering May 10, 2006
Brian Koch (MI United States)
51 out of 53 found this review helpful
I use this little gadget mainly for macro and portrait work. When you have it on the light emitting from the flash is diffused which gives you a more flattering less contrasty light to illuminate your subjects with. Unless you are going for a very shadowy, high-contrast, image this diffuser can save the day. It is very light weight and easy to pack in small places, so you should never have a good reason to leave it behind. Sometimes it is the simple things that make the biggest difference in a photo, and using this can defiantly make very noticeable differences.
A Diffuser That Fits January 6, 2007
J. Brown (Los Angeles, CA)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
This diffuser works as advertised, and actually fits snugly on the flash unit, as opposed to others which just rest on the flash and fall off when tilted. The diffuser makes the light from the flash softer and gives pictures a more natural look.
Look mom - No Velcro! September 25, 2007
Michael Horn (US Army Combat Support Training Center, Dublin, CA)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
Purchased for my new 580EXII speedlight - it is a perfect fit for the flash head. Diffuses most hot spots and is great for higher ceilinged rooms. Paired with my ETTL 580EXII - the power put out by the speedlight is adequate for almost all my bouncelight diffuser situations. It doesn't work as well with my TTL 420EX speedlight that doesn't produce as much light.
My other diffuser for my 420EX speedlight requires velcro strips and alignment and adjustment before use. In most photo shoots using ETTL and a 580EX the OMEY plastic cap is the superior solution.
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