As a blogger, I have occasion to take photos – lots of them. Whether it’s food I’ve cooked or a product to share, my camera is pretty much in use on a daily basis. Unfortunately, my photo ops don’t always have the best light in the room – I don’t have those big light stands to illuminate the room with light, which means I either have to try to get all my photos in during the day, when I can use natural light, or I use a flash. The tricky thing with built-in flashes is that they shine a lot of light directly on to what you’re taking a photo of causing an overexposure effect on photos. One affordable solution to help take great photos with your built-in flash but without turning everything ghostly white is the Lightscoop.
About Lightscoop
The Review
The Lightscoop is an easy install device that allows you to diffuse the light from your built-in flash to create a more natural lighting environment for your photos. To use it with my Canon Digital Rebel, I just needed to slip it in to the flash holder, with the mirror facing towards me. When the flash flashes, the light hits the mirror and then reflects up towards the ceiling. From there, it reflects off your ceiling down towards your photo subject and surrounding areas. This creates a more even and natural lighting situation to help your photos look their best.
I put the Lightscoop to the test with my new panda.
First, here is a comparison between no flash and Lightscoop. With no flash, the white of the panda looks a little more yellow and everything overall looks dingier. With the Lightscoop, everything is brighter and I think the image is crisper.
Next, I compared between the built-in flash as is and with the Lightscoop. Here, you can see that with the flash, the white is too, too, too bright. The whole picture has the distinct “taken with a flash” effect. With the Lightscoop, the photo is still clear while looking like a “natural” photo.
I was impressed with how well the Lightscoop was able to enhance my flash photos. In addition to creating a better lighting environment for your photos, the Lightscoop will eliminate red-eye, shadows, and other issues that come from using a flash, or from not using a flash (because flash photos sometimes LOOK like flash photos.)
If you’re looking for an affordable way to help make your indoor photos look better consider the Lightscoop. It is available for $29.95 and comes in standard and warming options. You can also purchase Lightscoop online at Amazon.com for just $29.00.
Lightscoop Online
The WiC Project Lightscoop Giveaway
The Prize:
One winner will receive a Lightscoop! (Visit their website to see if Lightscoop fits your camera.)
Please note this giveaway is only open to residents of the continental US.
Disclaimer: This post consists of my (and/or fellow tester) opinions only. Your experiences may be different. No compensation was given for this review/giveaway. I did receive a free product from the manufacturer or their representing PR agency to use and test for the purposes of this review. This did not affect the outcome of this review.
I like that you can use pro techniques without having to buy expensive lighting equipment.
I like that I can use my camera and can learn how to take better pictures!
I like that it is soft, natural light so the scene is captured the way you see it!
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I love that the lightscoop device allows you to create a more natural lighting by diffusing the light in your flash.
It’s portable, easy to use and fits many makes and models of cameras!
I like that it’s so easy to put on.
I like that it eliminates shadows.
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I like that it makes the light on the pictures seem perfect.
It helps to create more natural light for the picture.
I love how it’s not so bright from the flash but not blurry either. It’s perfect light for pictures.
I have that problem all the time with my camera! I need something like this!
The Lightscoop works great in most home and office situations — rooms with light, neutral-colored ceilings no higher than 8-12 feet or walls no farther than 3-4 feet from the camera.
I like that it eliminates shadows
I love that it is a smart low-tech device ~ so even I can use it!
I have a dark house and my flash is always ruining my pictures. I would love to try this.
I like that it will eliminate red eye
I like that it makes things look natural in photos
I like that it’s easy to use – my dad would probably want one of these too = he’s a photography nut and always has 3 cameras around his neck for years. I’d be curious to see what he says about it.
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I can create a natural lighting
I like the warming Lightscoop. It really makes the photos look a lot more natural and the tone is just very warm and inviting.
i love how the quality of pictures turn out
I’d love to have this! I have the same problem – ESPECIALLY with food shots!!!!! Thanks for the chance to win. I love your giveaways! 😀 Be BLESSED!
I love that you can capture moving, wiggly children without blur or a harsh flash look!
I love that I wouldn’t have to buy expensive attachments to get great benefits. My house is so dark this would be WONDERFUL to have!
I like how it works.
I like that it gets rid of red eye and makes your pictures look more natural.
I like that there is no more red-eyes because I always wind up with pictures full of red-eyes.
I love the quality of the pictures.
Always have a problem with proper lighting…maybe this can help me.
Helps photograph with natural light
So the Flash is not to overbearing would really be nice!
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Better pictures sound great!
I love how easy it is to use and how better your photos look!
I love that you can use such a simple piece to create much better photos.
yeah, I just want convenient but great pics, so this sounds easy to use and a nice option
I like that it works on most major model, including canon, which is what I have. I also like the tutorial videos on the website.
Can see how it would come in handy for my contributions to our company food blog
I love that the pictures look better and more professional with this flash protector!
It makes my indoor photos look better!
I like the way LightScoop improves the look of a picture. I am always displeased with those glaring overexposed looking photos.
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This is a great easy alternative to alot of lighting techniques
It seems like a pretty easy and inexpensive way to make photos look better.
It seems like a pretty easy and inexpensive way to make photos look better. My pictures could use some help! 🙂
It seems like a pretty easy and inexpensive way to make photos look better. My pictures could use some help! 🙂 🙂
I take alot of indoor photos so this look like a great way to make those photos look more natural.
I like how it gives you more light without washing out your subject.
I like that you can use pro techniques without having to buy expensive lighting equipment.
i like that it gives more light but not so much like the flash does.
i like that it is soft natural light 🙂
I like the soft lighting effect
I like that my camera is able to do this
If your camera does not have interchangeable lenses, its pop-up flash is not powerful enough to send light to the ceiling and back and still properly expose a picture
so far.. I like most that it fits the Olympus E520
I love that it can save your pictures from looking bad lol… Thanks!
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i like that it Eliminates Evil Red Eye
Ilove how easy it is to slip on
Really would love one of these for my SLR!
I like how it makes photos look.
Saves time.
I like how it improves the photos quality.
I like that it can be used on almost all kinds of cameras with flash!