DIY diffuser for macro

[hispid]

Just got my Speedlite flash for my Canon 450D. I’m using it with the 75-300mm lens and a raynox snap-on macro convertor. I was wondering if anyone had some tips or patterns for making a diffuser to get diffuse flash light down near the end of the lens.

[J.davis]

Something like this is.....
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Meike-MK-FC-100-LED-Macro-Ring-Speedlite-Flash-Light-for-Canon-Nikon-Olympus-Cam-/263033331234?epid=2065796128&hash=item3d3e021e22:g:TngAAOSww9xZKStg

[hispid]

I have one of those. I’m going to make a big cardboard and alfoil assembly to stick on top of my camera like this https://petapixel.com/2013/04/22/how-to-make-a-cheap-diy-flash-diffuser-for-macro-photography/
just wondering if anyone has had experience with doing this.

[Cage]

I did this exercise years ago and used a 2 litre milk container as the starting point.

It is a good firm platform and you can easily cut it to shape and stick alfoil in where you want it.

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And this is what I used it for

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PS: I christened him Hanibal Kermit because he was always snacking on other frogs.

[hispid]

I did this exercise years ago and used a 2 litre milk container as the starting point.

It is a good firm platform and you can easily cut it to shape and stick alfoil in where you want it.



And this is what I used it for



PS: I christened him Hanibal Kermit because he was always snacking on other frogs.
I like that, it seems to fit the flash nicely and to good effect, those shiny subjects are difficult not to blow out with a flash. "Hannibal Kermit" LOL:lol:

[J.davis]

A long time ago some people used Chip Cylinders to get the light to the subject.
https://petapixel.com/2011/11/29/turn-a-pringles-can-into-a-diy-snoot/

[hispid]

A long time ago some people used Chip Cylinders to get the light to the subject.
https://petapixel.com/2011/11/29/turn-a-pringles-can-into-a-diy-snoot/
Interesting. that seems pretty sturdy

[Cage]

So are you going to share a pic of what you concocted? :eek:

[hispid]

So are you going to share a pic of what you concocted? :eek:
Sorry of course. Cardboard with alfoil glued onto the inside. Some fibrous packaging for the main diffusion but I’ve added a double sheet of a more foamy packaging for a second layer of diffusion as the images were still getting blown out. Some rubber bands for stability.

https://s26.postimg.org/8qrn608q1/1_CA9_BAAF-_F4_E4-4560-9_DE9-457299_E47_F63.jpg

[Geoff79]

Oh lol. What a masterpiece. How easy is that to carry around on a nice peaceful bush walk? Love it.


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[hispid]

It's a real pain in the arse and I'm going on a kayaking holiday all next week and I'm dreading the shape it will end up in after that. I think my next one will be the Pringles tin design

[REV]

Here is a pic of what I use.

Cheers Rev.133456

[outstar79]

A mate of mine made up this simple one and works great - doesn't use it now but it's not bad
http://orionmystery.blogspot.com.au/2010/07/diy-snoot-diffuser.html

[hispid]

Holy cow REV! Are the side lights for autofocus?

[REV]

Holy cow REV! Are the side lights for autofocus?
Yep. I do a lot of macro at night, when the little critters have roosted up for the night.;)
Cheers Rev.

[Geoff79]

This thread makes a whole lot more sense to me now. Thanks to all for the info and links within. I’m really going to try this pringles thing.


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