So I would use this one for more flash power? I have this one location that brides love that is so dark, this would be perfect! when are we going to see it on the website for sale? I would so love to be a test hamster! Speaking of hamsters and mice, I know it's off subject, but you just bought a hybrid car and all. I had to take my hybrid car into the shop today for a strange sound and the air wasn't working. I have only had my new one for two months. Seems that with the very hot weather that we have had recently, the mice in the "mountain hills area", west virginia, decided to make a home in my air conditioner of my hybrid car! I have a picture that I am going to scan in at work tomorrow and send to you, you just have to put it on the site! Okay, so you don't have to put it on the site, but you at least have to look at it! It is sort of strange to see. Well can't wait to see the new domes!!! I'll order a few for sure!
Tammi

The additional forward light will be a big welcome in certain situations.  I'm currently Photoshopping a wedding I shot that had a huge ceiling.  I used the LS Cloud with the ID in place.  Had I had the extra 1-1/2 stop addition of the new dome, life would have been easier.  I suspect the light will be more specular though... but many of these group formals do not have people against the walls... so I don't expect it to be a big deal in terms of back shadows.  It's just another option and that's going to be a good thing!

Any price on the new dome yet and when we can expect to see it?

Russ

(Disclaimer -- I'm looking forward to seeing some of the test images...)

It seems to be, well, starting to complicate the whole supplemental lighting process.  (This is only my opinion...and it's overpriced at FREE, I'll admit.)  What I initially LOVED about the first LS was it's simplicity...when I had the flash on the camera, I had the fong dong on.  Sometimes I'd make minor adjustments but most often I'd get by with one flip and I could keep shooting.  The more options / decisions I have to make on the fly...the greater the likelihood for mistakes.  Perhaps all of the options will greatly benefit the portrait / location shooters...but I'm really leaning toward natural light shooting (w/ faster lenses) for weddings as much as possible...it's just easier!

i have thought of adding a reflective surface on the back side of the inside of the dome too,

i think this chrome dome will work fine, but will it hurt the softness of the light?

i also wanna comment on the fact that, i think the BEST thing about the lightsphere is the fact that it is very very simple and straightforward

i have used the lumiquest so i think i know what a complicated and messy design can be.

(i first had to attach the cinch strap, then the black reflector, which has a weird shape and slides down all the time.

then u have to change the reflector card inside, and put the translucent plastic on the outside)

the lightsphere is good becuase its simple (once u put it on, it almost never comes off, except of course the lid, which is not very stable and comes off easily)

and its also very effective.

so would putting all these new design compromise its "simpleness"?

Gary:  What is the timeline after all the sketches and design are completed that we will see this available?

Randy

He Gary,

great progress is always good, just one concern from me, why screws to hold the reflector, why dont you make a click system

for that, this way people can change if they dont want the reflection it gives them more options..:)

well thats my 2 cent anyway..:)

Hey Gary, I have been using silver foil to reflect more light forward. I saw now sense in loosing half my light behind me. Its great to see you have addressed this issue. I will certainly be on the waiting list for this one.

By the way, I saw this really cool ATV/watercraft thing and I instantly thought of you. check it out.http://www.aquada.co.uk/mediacentre/quadski_low.php

He Eric,

did they thank Gary for inventing it in the first place and make indoors photography for a lot of people better?

Eddie

Gary, I cannot wait for the chrome dome's release. It will benefit me a heck of a lot because I use slower lenses at the moment and will go faster as the income increases.  Let us know as soon as it is ready to order.  I use the LSII now and it is great but the added power of the chrome dome with my slower lens will be a god send.