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Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX Flashx$9.10
  (47 reviews)
Best Price: $9.10
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. (And equal in other formats as well.) 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. Designed for years of service with out the bulk of some other Diffusers, it is small enough to fit easily into your gadget bag or pocket.
MPN: OMEY - UPC: 812811001295
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Customer Reviews
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Simple yet effective
By A2PSD2R9A1CXG7 on 2005-10-28
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
By A271XOOZ9YBG26 on 2005-11-29
...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
By AGXV8E7XK9J6H on 2006-05-10
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
By A3562GQBBJBOXS on 2007-01-06
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!
By A2GGKJ318HO2GE on 2007-09-25
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.
- overpriced but it works
By A3T66AZP34RK7L on 2007-05-07
It's at least not as overpriced as Conon's lens hoods; it fits a Speedlite perfectly and really softens and spreads the light. It is much more professional looking than some of the other options.
- Diffuses Flash
By A2WUDK531FM4NG on 2007-05-23
This does what the description says. It results in a softer flash with less shadows.
- You need this
By A1CL80XDIC42F on 2008-02-08
If you have a 580EXII flash, add this to your shopping cart - you won't regret it. My only complaint is that it doesn't fit over the flash as well as I would expect, you just force it over, but there is no click or feeling that it was meant to be there.
- Works great
By A11AVO8B3DBD7Y on 2006-12-27
This is really good....though I am still curious how it can cost so much for such a simple plastic part. More for the less bells and whistles flash than the high end ones that have such goodies in the flash head. I don't use it so much anymore than I did on the lesser Canon flash I had.
- My scond diffuser
By A3NBIPAOX0XMMY on 2007-01-09
Just want I wanted and delivered in a timely manner. This is my second one I bought and will probably purchase another one, after I loose this one.
- a GOOD BOUNCE
By A2E7WNHKX95YH2 on 2007-03-08
This item is a great value, it works well. I have received the item faster than I thought
- nice, but it ain't no tupperware
By AHZYI1KAJSQP6 on 2007-03-12
I like my home made diffuser I paid 2 dollars for at target. A toilet bowl brush holder. The omni bounce is essential if you're not a "do it yourselfer" I do think the home made tops provide more coverage, but this little thing is useful and does spread the light quite nicely.
- LONG WAIT...
By A2LLGXXQQMCEOM on 2007-09-24
I waited longer than i'd hoped for delivery. Other than that, the bounce diffuser arrived as described.
- Good to Have - Not Indispensable
By A3OJF9GESTGMJJ on 2008-04-14
This is a nice product to have for certain situations, but is not indispensable. I put it atop my Canon 580X Speedlite and can usually achieve the same results by bouncing the flash or adjusting the flash power. In some instances though, this product really helps. If you've put money into an external flash, go ahead and sink another couple of bucks into this.
- Does the job but $$$ for a piece of plastic
By A2YMHFRCKLM5MN on 2008-01-20
Does the job but $$$ for a piece of plastic. This is perhaps worth 5c in terms of plastic so why so exp? Hence 2stars
- Wow
By A1V3TRGWOMA8LC on 2008-05-12
I never thought I'd be excited about a piece of plastic, but this little device makes the results from the Speedlite flash 10 times better. It totally eliminates the glare and the harsh shadows associated with the the pre-diffuser era. I've been delaying buying one for a while and now my only question is 'why didn't it come with the flash in the first place?'.
If you have a Speedlite, you must get one of these things! (A cheaper alternative is to tie toilet paper around the flash and secure it with an elastic band, FYI).
- works great, unobtrusive
By AI97HSVGM378S on 2008-06-30
Put it on and point the unit straight up towards the ceiling. The light going up will be even more diffuse and a small amount of diffused light will be directed forward. When shooting in darker situations without ceiling, you can point it 45 degress - or even directly forward if you have to at night outdoors. Works fine for flash fill too. I have taken shots back-to-back with this vs the Gary Fong LightSphere and I can't tell the difference - I imagine that the lightsphere is marginally better (esp if you have to aim it directly under extreme conditions), but I can't tell the difference. And it's unobtrusive and it works. (Occasionally you might notice a small hot spot on a reflective surface when it is directed upwards - to completely eliminate that if that's your concern, just bouncing the flash backwards against walls and ceiling without the diffuser is best.)
- Achieves its purpose
By A1B0NL8UWAELI7 on 2008-07-02
Most people familiar with flash know about Sto-Fens, or will shortly. They're about the cheapest decent way to diffuse your flash somewhat. Don't expect amazing diffusion -- not possible from something this small -- but it makes a noticeable difference compared to direct flash.
Shadows are still present, but they're noticeably softer than with direct flash. If you're hoping for decent night or evening outdoor pictures using one, well, it's still close to direct flash, honestly... so just keep that in mind. A small umbrella is going to go a lot further to help even out the shadows.
It would be nice if Sto-Fen made a taller version of this; it would help quite a bit.
- for its usefulness, a must have
By A3BOVI9G971LA7 on 2007-11-11
compared to the price and the usefulness of the item, this unit is a must have for any photographer who uses flash.
can't say more, it's so simple to use and yet provides you control on how you use your flash.
- Good but not great
By A2D29NQHFUV4A9 on 2008-02-13
The Omni Bounce is very simple to install and use (follow the directions - use a 45 degree angle, not straight up or straight on) and does a good job of diffusing the light from the flash. My experience has been that results are dependant on the height and composition of the ceiling. There are many different diffusers to choose from, I can recommend this one, but right now I use my Demb Flash Diffuser Pro when I really want the best shot. Both will help when photographing children, who like all of us don't like a flash shot right in their eyes, but are more likely to run the other direction when they see it coming.
- Easy and effective. Just how I like it.
By A372LVMEK39PTB on 2008-02-20
This is a nice, cheap way to enhance your pictures. I used this bounce diffuser on all of the pictures taken at my younger sisters communion and they all came out very nice. It did seem to help distribute the light emmited by the flash. Seller was extremely quick to ship it out and the product came fast. I would recomened this product to anyone.
- Effective, simple tool
By A1TB1VVM0LTZM2 on 2007-12-23
It's simple to use, and it works. I have two, one for each of my 580 EX II strobes. They nest together nicely which saves space in my bag.
- Filter reveiw
By A18TUWVT8O7YLF on 2008-01-12
I used this filter for the first time at a national convention in Sacramento, Ca. I found that the pictures I took came out just right using it in a fairly well lit hall. I took close up detail pictures with a 17-40 mm Canon lens on a Cannon D5 as well as group shots of people. No bad pictures due to flash issues so far. I gave a 4 only because I haven't explored all the prime uses for this lens yet.
- great product
By A1EUNRY14M9155 on 2008-02-08
I bought this for my husband for Christmas - it's just what he wanted and does a good job in diffusing the flash - his pictures really good.
- Sto-Fen OMEY Omni-Bounce Diffuser
By APZ86NPVKZT55 on 2008-02-20
This is a great product! It is reasonably priced and it makes the flash useful at close range.
- Get one, practice a little, you'll love it
By AFQJZJYD1N4DI on 2008-04-02
With shipping and all, was under $15. Very reasonable. It works and is now one of the tools in my arsenal. If you do much flash photography, get one and practice and you'll learn when the OmniBounce can make shots look amazingly better with its blend of bounced plus "bare bulb" direct and indirect light. It's not for every shot, but it'll help many of them so show more details and nice kicklight in the eyes.
- Works Well
By A164C5LOEXDOWQ on 2008-04-29
I have used this Sto-Fen diffuser a hand full of times now. It works well for diffusing the flash in low-light situations. I use it with a flash bracket mostly. This is a must have for any serious photographer.
- Fading Problem
By A2X8BA5U0JXBTG on 2008-05-19
I own all three colors but use the "Gold" color all the time. It really helps minimize the foreground to background color differences when using fill flash under tungsten light. Be advised that the Gold model fades significantly after 18 months to 2 years. Stofen, who are normally quite responsive, refuse to answer when challenged about the fading. So I just buy a new one every couple of years. They are cheap enough at Amazon!
- Omni-Bounce diffuser
By AZ5JD0LW0K4G1 on 2008-06-23
I have only used this diffuser a cople of times but the price was right and it seems to do a very good job of lessing red eye and cutting glare from windows and mirrors.
I am very happy with the product.
- Simple and Effective
By A3AXSGE4GAAV9U on 2008-06-28
The Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce diffuser simply works. It diffuses the light so illumination of the subject isn't harsh, with little loss of light. It fits snugly on the camera flash and its compact size makes it convenient to pack in the camera bag.
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