Gary Fong Puffer Pop Up Flash Diffuser

I was a little hesitant after reading some of the reviews about how flimsy the mounting bracket was but I decided to go ahead and try it. The only other option was the Lumiquest-Soft Screen and I didn't feel like putting velcro on my Canon 30D. I've had no problems with the bracket and for the price, I think that the construction is strong enough.

The comparison with portraits is amazing. Not only are the shadows softer, but the colors are more saturated and intense...more like an existing light photo. My four favorite nude practice models, our dogs, have little or no red-eye.

One change I did make, was with flash compensation when using the pop-up as fill flash. I usually dial the flash exposure down about one stop. I don't do that when I use the puffer. You also lose a few feet of range on the flash so if your subject is at the outer limit of what your flash will illuminate, you'd better remove the puffer or move closer to the subject.

I have been undecided on a flash unit to use with macro work. For $20, I figured this might be a good stepping stone, until I figure out exactly what I want in a flash unit.
So far I've tried it out on floral close ups, and it worked out great, with lovely light and only some soft shadows. Can't wait to try it out with bugs and butterflies!

It isn't tall enough to diffuse the flash. Flash either escapes above or below it so that the photograph has a diffused section and a bright reflective section. Also the diffuser blocks too much light. I suggest that you do NOT buy this. It is mostly useless to me.

This product is awesome, it removes all the harshness that can be caused by the direct flash, yet still provides ample light for proper exposures.

I would recommend this product. I'm a beginner with dslr cameras. I bought this for a Canon XTI. I hate using the flash because its so harsh, but now that i have the puffer i get the best of both worlds, can use the flash and still keep pictures looking natural. Can't live without it.