600 ex rt GEL holder, seriously?

[Sam18]

Would this allow you to have the flash in a "bent" position, or only straight up?
TIA.

And that is why I wrote earlier I used black tape to the sides. it even then leaked a little due to the holder isn't flush with the flash head.

I have used my flashes quite hard, and kept a finger on the gel and/or flash head every now and then to make sure it isn't melting, and it's not even kind of warm, so at least for me, melting is a complete non issue. As long as the gel isn't touching the flash head, I'm not worried.

Another option might be a black elastic wristband, like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Gamma-Elite-Single-Wrist-Bands/dp/B002MZZETI/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1389122354&sr=8-13&keywords=black+wristband

That would cover the gap entirely and allow you to use the gel reader.

 

[Jim Saunders]

As luck would have it the MagMod gel holder I ordered arrived recently; the band holds tight to the flash and the gel holder seems solid on it. The gels seem easily scratched but I doubt that can be helped, worst-case I can bond some gel film to a thin oiece of glass or whatever. It is much easier to change gels with it compared to Canon's somewhat awkward holder. Photos later if anyone is interested.

Jim

 

[Viggo]

As luck would have it the MagMod gel holder I ordered arrived recently; the band holds tight to the flash and the gel holder seems solid on it. The gels seem easily scratched but I doubt that can be helped, worst-case I can bond some gel film to a thin oiece of glass or whatever. It is much easier to change gels with it compared to Canon's somewhat awkward holder. Photos later if anyone is interested.

Jim

Good stuff ! I'm highly interested in your experience with the MagMod, it looks awesome.

 

[pwp]

As if I need another gadget in my bag! I keep it visually unattractive and simple...and ultra compact. Regular sheet CC gel cut roughly to size (a bit over-sized) and lashed to the 580EXII with a strong rubber band. I've never worried in the slightest about scratched gels. You ought to see the CC gels I use on the Einsteins! They're battered but still Color Correct like new.

-pw

 

[Jim Saunders]

As luck would have it the MagMod gel holder I ordered arrived recently; the band holds tight to the flash and the gel holder seems solid on it. The gels seem easily scratched but I doubt that can be helped, worst-case I can bond some gel film to a thin oiece of glass or whatever. It is much easier to change gels with it compared to Canon's somewhat awkward holder. Photos later if anyone is interested.

Jim

Good stuff ! I'm highly interested in your experience with the MagMod, it looks awesome.

I'll try for next week; I'm fully occupied until then but I'll be in better shape afterward.

Jim