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Professor Kobre's Lightscoop, Standard Version Bounce Flash Device, Universal Model, fits over the Pop-up Flash of most SLR Cameras (American Photo Editor's Choice 2008) | 
| Brand: Professor Kobre
Category: Photography
Buy New: $29.95
as of 7/30/2010 09:44 CDT details
New (2) from $29.95
Seller: Ken Kobré Photography
Rating:  27 reviews
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
MPN: U1S
Model: U1-S
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | A bounce device for the pop-up flash on most 35mm DSLRs with interchangable lenses, slips over your camera's pop-up flash. | | • | Allows you to bounce the flash like professionals bounce an expensive external flash. | | • | The Standard version has a normal mirror and is used in most situations. | | • | It slips into your camera's hot shoe, fits right over the pop up flash, and redirects the camera's flash to a ceiling or wall |
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Product Description
Professor Kobre's Lightscoop, a bounce device for the pop-up flash on most 35mm DSLRs with interchangable lenses, slips over your camera's pop-up flash and allows you to bounce the flash like professionals bounce an expensive external flash. The Lightscoop is the inexpensive answer to natural-looking bounce flash and digital photography lighting. (Even professionals like it for casual shooting!) No more harsh shadows, bleached faces, red-eye, or cave effect from direct pop-up flash! Reviewers tell the story: "Bounce pop-up flash by snapping a Lightscoop over it, a little piece of plastic genius," Popular Photography, March 2008 "...just as if you had used one of those reflector umbrellas that the pros use," David Pogue, New York Times, "Circuits." -- "It slips into your camera's hot shoe, fits right over the pop up flash, and redirects the camera's flash to a ceiling or wall. That's bounce, baby, bounce... as essential as a lens cap," DingbatMag, the monthly review of Cool Tools "Your pop-up flash doesn't have to suck... I was stunned by the difference," Terry White's Tech Blog The Standard version has a normal mirror and is used in most situations. Compatible cameras Canon 7D, 10D, 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D, Rebel XTi OR 400, Rebel XT OR 350, Rebel XSI or 450, Rebel XS or 1000D, Rebel T1i Fuji FinePix Pro S Series Nikon D40, D40x, D50, D60, D70, D70s, D80, D90, D100, D200, D300, D700, D3000, D50
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 27
 Very Useful May 13, 2010
trazomfreak (Prisoner of Blue State California)
Pros:
-Very useful.
-Bounces the on-flash light.
-Lightweight.
-Sturdy construction.
-Not flimsy. The plastic feels nice and thick.
-Fairly good in size. (I thought it was smaller.)
-Comes with a small black drawstring pouch for storage.
Cons:
-Bulky. It won't really fit in my camera bag.
-The black drawstring pouch isn't as good in quality as the Lightscoop itself. The pouch seems to be good for keeping dust off of it.
I wasn't impressed with simply diffusing my pop-up flash so I bought a Lightscoop. Really, the light from this is nice. I am able to place this on my hotshoe and it doesn't look funny compared to other diffusing methods I've used. When I want to keep "low key" at a gathering or not bring my big strobe, I'll use this. People seem to find the pictures more pleasing that what they're used to with only using the harsh on-camera flash.
I've also followed the instructions and have been to the flickr group site for techniques and even some inspiration.
This is a fun product and experimenting with the light/reflectors/mirrors/walls give you different effects. Whatever you do, the results are fantastic.
 Works as advertised May 12, 2010
John Dougherty (Avalon, NJ United States)
I heard about the Lightscoop on a Digital Photog newsletter. I am using it with a Canon Rebel XT. I have had several diffusers for my Canon 420EX, which work well, but, of course, I need to load up the flash on the camera, attach the diffuser and go. The real bonus of the Lightscoop is ease of use. Slide it on the camera and shoot. It is not all things to all people (not real sure of results if I shoot portrait instead of landscape) and I will not be discarding my Speedlite or diffusers. I will be using the Lightscoop a lot.
If I have a concern, it is long term wear. It does not feel like the Professor put any extra plastic in the device. Still, for the price ($24 in my case), it's tough to complain.
Works great May 7, 2010
K. Johnson (Brooklyn, NY United States)
I am only an amatuer/hobby photographer. However I think this product is great. It diffues the light from my Canon T1i's built in flash. It helps bounce the light around the room, for a more pleasant and consistant lighting. It also keeps the flash from overlighting the area directly in front of the camera. The pictures above are a perfect illustration of the difference it makes.
You might notice when professional photographers face their flash head toward the wall or celing to bounce the flash. This product is like a "poor mans" solution that does a similar thing for those of us who dont have a seperate flash.
I would recommend it to everyone.
Nice results with a little effort April 27, 2010
K. Casey
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It took me a little while to get the hang of the lightscoop. I kinda expected to just pop it on the camera and have it produce fantastic results.
The listing here on amazon, and also the box/instructions don't really help a lot. After checking out the website, I was able to get more info and tips on how to use it. The amazon listing does state that the lightscoop needs to be used in a room with 8-12ft ceilings, but it doesn't mention that for best results you need to be in a standing position - which would put the camera about 4ft from the ceiling. If you are crouched down taking a picture of a small child, you will need some other surface to bounce the light off of... I used a 16x20 piece of white mat board and that worked great.
But after practicing a little and fiddling around with the settings on my camera, I was able to get some awesome photographs that looked a zillion times better than they would've with a normal flash.
As Advertised April 19, 2010
Merle Peters
I received my Lightscoop a couple of weeks ago and I'm not disappointed. For the price, it's a very handy tool to have in the bag. Definitely takes away the harshness of a pop up flash and replaces it with soft light giving you a natural looking portrait. I found I had to experiment a little with my camera settings (Nikon D90) to get the results I want. Having said that you can have a little fun by changing settings and experimenting.
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