Stroboframe Quickflip is great. I generally prefer a two light direct system, over bounce, when ceilings aren't suitable. That entails radio transmitter/receivers, and a stand mountable light, preferably on a Bogen compact stand, with a Bogen umbrella adapter used to connect the flash to. Then you can have full swivel and tilt control, over the stand light.
After trying the Lumiquest product, I wasn't satisfied with it. I think you can get just as good a result with a bounce card, for pennies.
Have not tried the Stofen products.
For diffusion, I find a wide-angle diffusion on the lights, is sufficient, most of the time. If I want more, I use a Softar #1 on the lens (Hassie), (or with 35mm, a Nikon #1).
Hope that helps.
|