User comments about AG Bouncer
12.1.2009  |   Add comment   |   No comments  |  Permalink
Some time ago I ran out of time to manufacture AG Bouncers so I decided to put instructions on the internet. Ever since then I have received positive comments about this DIY project.

Today I received the following email from one photographer that made AG Bouncer for his flash:

This is a truly amazing diffuser!  Thank you for sharing your idea!

I tried making my own many years ago, but never found a design I was happy with.  I later purchased a Lumiquest Ultrasoft, but I was never very happy with the results: large obvious shadows, and too much light loss.

I modified the design slightly:  I used the full 50cm width of the roll to make the diffuser bigger, and split the second piece of velcro in half, so that the clear plastic is in contact with the flash head all the way around (to enhance the grip).  I also added a piece of opaque white plastic to the rearward facing half to try to direct more light forward.

I have done some experiments comparing the AG Bouncer to my old Lumiquest Ultrasoft and a ceiling bounce.  The AG Bouncer is much brighter and softer than the Lumiquest.  It produced results similar to, and often more pleasing than a ceiling bounce.  The presence of a light coloured ceiling enhances the power and softness a bit, but it also produces excellent results when there's no ceiling to help out.

Aside from being about 5% of the cost of a Gary Fong Lightsphere, it can also be rolled-up and put in your pocket or camera bag. Try doing that with a Lightsphere!

Great idea!  I think I'll be making some for my friends if my wife doesn't use the leftover materials to line shelves.

And here is the link to instructions on how you can make on for your flash:

AG Bouncer