Interesting... might have to make one of these. Here's an idea to make it more versatile: Cut a second tube lengthwise, remove 1-2 millimeters along the cut and tape it back together. Insert this smaller diameter tube into the first one and you now have a diffuser that can slide forwards and backwards to adjust for different lenses/cameras. If the inner tube is too loose, wrap tape around it until the tubes fit snugly.
Thank you Jon, I was just about to buy a ring flash diffuser for my flash to fit around my Sigma Macro lens, but this is much better. Many thanks for sharing :)
Nice job, thanks for sharing. How much light do you lose? For example, with your flash, synchro at 1/250, f11, minimum focusing distance: what ISO setting do you need in order to take a well exposed image of a neutral subject?
The Masked Hamster I bought everything today, and will make it later. I recently started using my speedlight flash. So I think this will work perfect for macro photography.
I made one today but now it fits so snug on the flash I can't take it apart, LOL. By far this is one of the easiest DIY diffusers to make. It's not pretty but it works.
Hi Jon and thanks for this video... I made one as per your instructions and it came out great. With the inspiration I got from you I filmed the whole process (not as good as your footage but it should be OK) and I would like your permission to make a similar video in Hebrew for my fellow photographers here in Israel? I will be sure to link to your original video as well and give props credit. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Hi again Jon, here's my version of your video. Thanks for your permission to copy and translate this great diy project 👍 ruclips.net/video/elkJjDSIreo/видео.html
Not as soft as a soft box. If you use a small soft box with two small white plastic trash bag cut out to 6x8 on each side to act as fill in reflectors. The shadows are far less distinct. Or my favorite set ups two Canon 600ex rt both with small soft box on either side and a Canon st e3 rt transmitter. Made versital by a double arm elbow style flash bracket. Or when I use my Canon bellows FL I use one Canon 6000Ex rt with a 24"x24" Interfit soft box and Canon transmitter e3, for flowers and fuana.
Won't let me reply directly, but thanks for the comments! :D I'm still using the same diffuser, and have since experimented with lots of different materials for the actual diffusion, with white kitchen paper being one of my favourites.
Interesting... might have to make one of these. Here's an idea to make it more versatile: Cut a second tube lengthwise, remove 1-2 millimeters along the cut and tape it back together. Insert this smaller diameter tube into the first one and you now have a diffuser that can slide forwards and backwards to adjust for different lenses/cameras. If the inner tube is too loose, wrap tape around it until the tubes fit snugly.
Jon, you have found your calling. Excellent job!
This is good for smaller flash.
For bigger flash, I recommend cutting the pringles can just enough to fit the flash and point the flash up.
Awesome, love it! Great tutorial mate!
Great explanation, I'm going to make one of these just got to eat some Pringles, I'm sure I can get my son to help.Thanks.
I made my own one, and it works just fine.
Great DIY Jon. Well done.
Thanks Travis! :)
Brilliant! i am going to make me one! thanks a lot.
+meraat haqiqi You're welcome! I'm still using it! :)
Thank you Jon, I was just about to buy a ring flash diffuser for my flash to fit around my Sigma Macro lens, but this is much better. Many thanks for sharing :)
brilliant thank you!
Nice job, thanks for sharing. How much light do you lose? For example, with your flash, synchro at 1/250, f11, minimum focusing distance: what ISO setting do you need in order to take a well exposed image of a neutral subject?
Thanks for this video! I almost ordered a softbox today, but think I will rather make this diffuser :)
The Masked Hamster I bought everything today, and will make it later. I recently started using my speedlight flash. So I think this will work perfect for macro photography.
cool stuff. When you say "kitchen paper" what do you mean? Like Wax paper for what?
Paper towels.
Would you consider getting ride of that older camera?
Ive made a similar project for underwater from a lid off a plastic padding tin
iamdrambuie Nice! :)
Really cool video, I’ll definitely will copy your idea!
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I made one today but now it fits so snug on the flash I can't take it apart, LOL. By far this is one of the easiest DIY diffusers to make. It's not pretty but it works.
Thank you , Sir
Hi! What is the diameter of the plastic soup bowl?
thankyou for the posting, I will try
Hi Jon and thanks for this video... I made one as per your instructions and it came out great. With the inspiration I got from you I filmed the whole process (not as good as your footage but it should be OK) and I would like your permission to make a similar video in Hebrew for my fellow photographers here in Israel?
I will be sure to link to your original video as well and give props credit.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Thanks, will do once I finish editing it. Please keep your expectations low, I am not a videographer 😂
Hi again Jon, here's my version of your video. Thanks for your permission to copy and translate this great diy project 👍
ruclips.net/video/elkJjDSIreo/видео.html
You can visit my Facebook page at facebook.com/photogralphy
Not much macro content there yet, I have only just begun with macro but keep an eye open 😀
Not as soft as a soft box. If you use a small soft box with two small white plastic trash bag cut out to 6x8 on each side to act as fill in reflectors. The shadows are far less distinct. Or my favorite set ups two Canon 600ex rt both with small soft box on either side and a Canon st e3 rt transmitter. Made versital by a double arm elbow style flash bracket. Or when I use my Canon bellows FL I use one Canon 6000Ex rt with a 24"x24" Interfit soft box and Canon transmitter e3, for flowers and fuana.
Cool!
You don't need the bowl. Cut the Pringles container to a size of your choosing and then add the diffuser paper.
great but, the diffuser will be smaller, consequently, you will get a harsher light. Remember? A larger diffuser produces softer light...
Won't let me reply directly, but thanks for the comments! :D
I'm still using the same diffuser, and have since experimented with lots of different materials for the actual diffusion, with white kitchen paper being one of my favourites.