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Summary: Useful in certain situations
Review: I bought this with my Digital Rebel package because it seemed like a wise investment. Also, I read a couple reviews elsewhere that recommended it.However, I have found that I generally don't need it because the 420EX is so intelligent. Given that the 420EX gauges the scene and adjusts itself accordingly, to decrease the amount of flash further may underexpose the shot. The Omni-Bounce is handy if you need a really soft light, especially close-up. (The underexposing issue seems more significant as distance gets greater.) So, it can be useful for portraits, shooting something reflective or for fill-flash. The other problem I have is the price; $16.95 for a simple piece of plastic is rather absurd, really. A quarter the price would be more fitting.
Rating:
Summary: Useful in certain situations
Review: I bought this with my Digital Rebel package because it seemed like a wise investment. Also, I read a couple reviews elsewhere that recommended it. However, I have found that I generally don't need it because the 420EX is so intelligent. Given that the 420EX gauges the scene and adjusts itself accordingly, to decrease the amount of flash further may underexpose the shot. The Omni-Bounce is handy if you need a really soft light, especially close-up. (The underexposing issue seems more significant as distance gets greater.) So, it can be useful for portraits, shooting something reflective or for fill-flash. The other problem I have is the price; $16.95 for a simple piece of plastic is rather absurd, really. A quarter the price would be more fitting.
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