I wanted a flash modifier for times when I can't use my Godox diffuser and the magnetic system on this one was an attractive feature. I am not expecting the diffuser in this package to act the same way as a large area diffuser would, as obviously they don't have the same surface area. I did a few quick test comparing the 3 settings: no modifier, diffuser, honeycomb.
First a few quick tips:
- when using the diffuser or the honeycomb raise the flash power with 1 EV
- if you use the honeycomb then also add the gelholder between the flash and the honeycomb to have greater effect
- with the diffuser only use the gelholder if you want coloured light as it has a greater diffuser effect the closer it is to the flash
The Honeycomb attachment helps to get your light more focused with visibly less spreading of the light so it can help you to separate your subject more as you can see on the portraits, the light with the honeycomb attachment only lit up my wife but not the background. This can come handy when you are using the flash for hairlight.
The diffuser dome gives a much wider and more even spread of your flash, and also smoothens the shadows a little bit as it slightly increases the surface area for the flash, but this is not a significant difference as it would be with a large diffuser. Also with macro photography this could help you to get a more evenly lit area around your subject.
The colour gels do what they intended to do, colouring the light from the flash.
What makes this modifier set great is the magnetic system, just attach the holder to your flash and you can swap the different modifiers in no time, hassle free. The magnets are strong, even withstanding heavy shaking. Actually they are so strong that first I had trouble removing the modifiers, until I found out the best and easiest method to be twisting them slightly and then take it off.
Build quality is good, it's all plastic (except the magnets and the tightening screw) but feels very durable. It was securing on my flash pretty well, I was confident that it will stay on.
I'd say this is a perfect set for times when you can't use a proper, larger modifiers, but I am missing a snoot from the set and it would be nice to have one more honeycomb with a bit deeper setting for more variety.
| Package Dimensions L x W x H | 11.9 x 11.1 x 10.9 centimetres |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 0.27 Kilograms |
| Brand | INSSTRO |
| Colour | Multicolour |
| Included components | Dome Diffuser, Honeycomb Grid, Color Gels, Universal Mount Adapter |
| Plug profile | Hot Shoe Mount |
| Part number | InUS-S-0401007 |
| Photo Filter Effect Type | Color Correcting |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
