Lumiquest Soft Screen, a Diffusion Sheet for On-Camera Pop-up Flashes.

This product does as advertised, diffuses and softens the pop up flash built in to prosumer grade DSLRs. It is not a replacement for a full flash system, and does not turn the pop up flash into something else, but does make it a bit more useable than without it. Yes, it does reduce some of the flash's range and brightness, but if you're using a pop up flash, you're not getting a lot of range and brightness in the first place.

For what it does, it works, and anytime I use my pop up flash, I use this diffuser.

I bought this item as it came recommended in a book. I was thrilled to get it as it says it's compatible with all DSLRs. It seems as it might be more geared for Nikons and Canons -particularly when Canon is specifically mentioned in the small insert that are the instructions. I could not get it to work with the Alpha 200 as the manuafacturer suggested trimming to get it to fit. While they did respond to my inquiry, the instructions were very vague and I never got it to work. Very disappointed, but it may be a nice option for a Canon or a Nikon, which are two of the most popular cameras.

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.

This is an in-expensive solution for filtering the flash. Everyone doesnt come out ghostly looking and its easy to use. Great bargain and works great too.

Used empty plastic milk gallon handle can be cutout and used with any DSLR built-in flash.
At least you can try and see results before spending any money.
I tried it, and it works - light is diffused, but the range is greatly reduced.
So it's only for those "shot in your face" situations to avoid harsh shadows and blown out faces against dark background.
The same cheap stofen approach can be used for not-so-cheap external flash units.