I have to say these are the best designs I've seen for DIY. Not to mention save you as much as $500 at least on a comparable ready built one. And I like the diffuser idea. Because you could actually take the lids for your plastic containers and insert different color diffusers or refraction patterns.
WOW! Very simple and cheap, but also VERY flexible and adaptable light diffuser. I love what you did with the insert. You could do several different inserts with colored plastic film too if needed. Thanks so much. This video and your blog post are a great mini-course for this kind of thing.
That's right! Another great option are these double sided rescue blankets from 1st aid kits; they have one golden and one silver side and can be purchase for as low as 1$.
It is a good design, have you considered it might be improved by some camouflage treatment when photographing insects. I use a DIY two flash set up, one on either side of the camera, but one as a two stop down slave, to get some contrast. Diffusion is provided by a piece of plastic cut from a A4 folder, but it is covered with one way mirror film, so insects see a reflection of their environment rather than something that might swat them. I lose some light, but as I am so close it does not matter.
That sounds like a great concept too! In my experience ( I have tried white, green and black diffusers) the colour doesn't make much of a difference, the main thing that I try to be cautious about is to not cast a shadow on my subjects as they often take that as a sign of approaching predators. Thanks for your comments!
Very inspirational. I had a look at what I have that could be used. Pringle is not that prevalent in Norway. Milk carton. Possibly reinforced with a wooden spatula or ice cream sticks. Can also cut support beam from plastic bucket. Craft foam similarly reinforced. Would consider reinforcing with dry spagetti. Glue with water to form thicker and longer sticks. Aluminium foil glued on the inside of tube. Plastic bottle lined with foam or foil. Elastic or hair band to keep device attached to flash. Craft foam or similar for padding. Diffusers. White single use plastic cup. White plastic box. Clear plastic which turns opaque when washed in hot water. White paper (thin). White handkerchief. Bedsheet. In an emergency : toilet or kitchen paper. Plastic bag. Either white or translucent. Crumbled plastic bag.
Thanks so much for this incredibly useful comment! I'm sure many people will appreciate the time and effortyou put into this list. I am sorry about my late reply, I literally just noticed this comment... I wish I'd have seen it sooner. Thanks again and all the best, Max
I'm finding the angle is very important in diffusing. If you get it wrong, your lens can cast a shadow on the bottom of your subject, and taking shots at certain angles can give nasty specular highlights. It seems better to go from above and light downwards. This is why the pop up flat diffusers that sit on a lens are no good. I modified one to have a cone from the flash to the diffuser with tinfoil inside and it made it worse with reflections. I'm going to redesign it with this method, as others have shown good results also
You can’t put these attachments on a Canon R5. The reason is that the hotshoe won’t support anything more than a standard lens or it will come loose. This ia a $350 repair from Canon. Using an R5 means with the lens cannot be attached to the canon, or you have to use a diffuser that is attached to the lens.
I have to say these are the best designs I've seen for DIY. Not to mention save you as much as $500 at least on a comparable ready built one. And I like the diffuser idea. Because you could actually take the lids for your plastic containers and insert different color diffusers or refraction patterns.
WOW! Very simple and cheap, but also VERY flexible and adaptable light diffuser. I love what you did with the insert. You could do several different inserts with colored plastic film too if needed. Thanks so much. This video and your blog post are a great mini-course for this kind of thing.
Thanks so much Ward, and sorry that I missed your comment! I'm glad you like the content and appreciate the kind feedback!
You were fantastic! Very cool modifier. So many pluses, one that stood out was you selling me on the idea that I could make one. Thanks, Cheers!
Thanks Tom, so glad to read that!
Very impressed with your creativity it must reflect in the images and quality of images you take congratulations
That's such a nice comment Steven, I really appreciate it and wish I'd have seen it and responded sooner... next time. Till then have a good time!
Great....you deserve more views and subscribers
Thank you so much 😀
You can use Twix wrappers for golde reflections.
That's right! Another great option are these double sided rescue blankets from 1st aid kits; they have one golden and one silver side and can be purchase for as low as 1$.
Thank you for sharing your flash diffuser and how to do it , it's great and cheap. Regards!
Thanks Enrique, I'm glad you like it and appreciate the kind feedback! Have a nice day. :)
Very creative and simple !!! niceee
And it comes with a snack included ;) 😅
@@TheGiantWorldofTinyThings lol
@@TheGiantWorldofTinyThings liked sub and playlisted... I will share this video in a DIY Macro Flash Diffuser FB group ;)
@@1solorainforest Thank you kindly, I much appreciate that!
It is a good design, have you considered it might be improved by some camouflage treatment when photographing insects. I use a DIY two flash set up, one on either side of the camera, but one as a two stop down slave, to get some contrast. Diffusion is provided by a piece of plastic cut from a A4 folder, but it is covered with one way mirror film, so insects see a reflection of their environment rather than something that might swat them. I lose some light, but as I am so close it does not matter.
That sounds like a great concept too! In my experience ( I have tried white, green and black diffusers) the colour doesn't make much of a difference, the main thing that I try to be cautious about is to not cast a shadow on my subjects as they often take that as a sign of approaching predators. Thanks for your comments!
Very inspirational.
I had a look at what I have that could be used. Pringle is not that prevalent in Norway.
Milk carton. Possibly reinforced with a wooden spatula or ice cream sticks. Can also cut support beam from plastic bucket.
Craft foam similarly reinforced.
Would consider reinforcing with dry spagetti. Glue with water to form thicker and longer sticks.
Aluminium foil glued on the inside of tube.
Plastic bottle lined with foam or foil.
Elastic or hair band to keep device attached to flash.
Craft foam or similar for padding.
Diffusers.
White single use plastic cup.
White plastic box.
Clear plastic which turns opaque when washed in hot water.
White paper (thin). White handkerchief. Bedsheet.
In an emergency : toilet or kitchen paper.
Plastic bag. Either white or translucent. Crumbled plastic bag.
Thanks so much for this incredibly useful comment! I'm sure many people will appreciate the time and effortyou put into this list.
I am sorry about my late reply, I literally just noticed this comment... I wish I'd have seen it sooner.
Thanks again and all the best, Max
Genius!
Thanks so much for saying so Halina!
Amazing. Thank you very much
No, thank you Flora! :)
Awesome!
Thank you Tapio!
Ga ik zeker iets mee doen. Leuk zo creatief denken. 👍
Thanks so much, I appreciate the nice feedback. Have fun with it!
I'm finding the angle is very important in diffusing. If you get it wrong, your lens can cast a shadow on the bottom of your subject, and taking shots at certain angles can give nasty specular highlights. It seems better to go from above and light downwards. This is why the pop up flat diffusers that sit on a lens are no good. I modified one to have a cone from the flash to the diffuser with tinfoil inside and it made it worse with reflections. I'm going to redesign it with this method, as others have shown good results also
Nice design.
The only drawback is when shooting insects etc. the light can't reach directly underneath the subject.
You can’t put these attachments on a Canon R5. The reason is that the hotshoe won’t support anything more than a standard lens or it will come loose. This ia a $350 repair from Canon. Using an R5 means with the lens cannot be attached to the canon, or you have to use a diffuser that is attached to the lens.
This is god tier poverty grade crafting. Respect