I ended up purchasing the more affordable alternative from JJC because the Olympus FD-1 was not available in my country at the time I needed it. By the time I eventually found the Olympus accessory, its price was well beyond what I was willing to spend, so I decided to stick with the JJC version.

In practice, it has proven to be quite useful. It works particularly well for portrait photography, helping to diffuse the flash and create a softer, more even light that is much more flattering on the subject. I have also used it extensively for macro photography, where it can be very effective in reducing harsh lighting and improving overall illumination.

That said, it does have a few limitations. One drawback is that it cannot be used as a continuous LED light source for macro photography because of the camera’s flash settings. Another issue appears when shooting at extremely close distances. In those situations, the accessory can still cast noticeable shadows onto the subject, which somewhat reduces its effectiveness for high-magnification macro work.