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View Full Version : Gary Fong's "Puffer" - Small, Portable Flash Diffuser

Jason Dunn
03-10-2008, 08:30 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://store.garyfonginc.com/puf-01.html' target='_blank'>http://store.garyfonginc.com/puf-01.html</a><br /><br /></div><em>&quot;The PUFFER mounts in the hot-shoe slot of digital cameras with a pop-up flash, greatly softening the quality of light. It's great for portraits, grabshots of people and closeups of objects (great for eBay photos!) It packs completely flat for convenient storage in your camera bag (or pocket!) and has eight different mounting positions for the perfect fit for any popup flash camera.&quot;</em><br /><br /><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/500/dht/auto/1205175222.usr1.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />I have a <a href="http://store.garyfonginc.com/licl.html" target="_blank">Gary Fong Lightsphere</a>, and it makes a world of difference when taking pictures using my flash - yet there are always situations where hauling my camera, flash, and Lightsphere is just a bit too much of a hassle. The Puffer looks like a good solution for that - likely not as effective as a bounced flash with the Lightsphere, but still much better than the standard flash effect. At only $19.95 (currently on sale), it won't break that bank either. I've already placed an order for one from my local camera shop.
Tim Williamson
03-10-2008, 10:32 PM
Very cool! I might have to pick up one of these for my DC trip...

(oh crap...post 666...:eek:)
Jason Dunn
03-10-2008, 10:49 PM
Very cool! I might have to pick up one of these for my DC trip...

About an hour after I posted this, mine arrived via courier. I haven't tested it yet, but it looks pretty foolproof (necessary for my photography). :D
cmchavez
03-11-2008, 12:52 AM
About an hour after I posted this, mine arrived via courier. I haven't tested it yet, but it looks pretty foolproof (necessary for my photography). :D

Looking forward to hearing your feedback about this product. If you say it works well for you, then I'm golden to purchase one for my Canon 20D.
yslee
03-11-2008, 02:53 AM
Actually I kinda like what Suhit posted a few posts down. Only problem is that it's a bit small!
Jason Dunn
03-11-2008, 04:23 AM
Actually I kinda like what Suhit posted a few posts down. Only problem is that it's a bit small!

Yeah, I might have to try both methods and see if the Puffer is worth the money. But who the hell has a film container any more? I haven't seen one of those in years... :rolleyes:
Jason Dunn
03-11-2008, 04:24 AM
Looking forward to hearing your feedback about this product.

Initial tests are very positive - I'll see if I can whip up a quick write-up tomorrow...
Tim Williamson
03-11-2008, 05:17 AM
Initial tests are very positive - I'll see if I can whip up a quick write-up tomorrow...

Sweet, I look forward to that since my trip is in a few weeks and I'll want to get this ordered soon if it seems worth it.

Anyone have any good diffuser ideas for P&S cameras? Scotch tape over the flash maybe?
Kris Kumar
03-11-2008, 01:03 PM
I have one and I love it. It makes the popup flash usable.

Now I want a strobe adapter for the popup flash. :)