Homemade diffuser

[benjismiller]

So while I decide which external flash I am going to buy (save up for). I am going to make a homemade diffuser either with a cloth one I own that is too big for my lens or using a Pringle can so I can use my pop up flash whilst I'm saving! I shoot with an Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mkiii and 60mm macro. Anyone with any ideas or made one?

 

[Jack]

Hello benjismiller . Personally I don't own a diffuser on my flash. I'm thinking to buy one or probably build one as well.

Regarding your questions, have a look here :

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Share your vintage lenses, your in house studio, equipment or macro diffusers on this page. Or simply leave reviews on lenses you are using for helping newbies into macro photography.

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You can find some diffusers made by photographers from this community.

Also, check resources page as well, there are tutorials on building a diffuser.

Resources

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The only person which I can point for more advice will be MinitecaPhotographie .

 

[Greg]

I must buy one too ... But I don't know what to take for my godox ><

 

[benjismiller]

I have a Fong Puffer (equivalent) to tide me over. Forgot I even had it if I'm honest

 

[Jack]

I have a Fong Puffer (equivalent) to tide me over. Forgot I even had it if I'm honest

The best option to use the one you have or build own one to save money. I would prefer to buy a flash than buy a diffuser.

 

[Helix_2648]

There are a lot of cheap solutions for a flash diffuser. Just have a look to this tutorial here:

Guide - Curved diffuser for cobra flash

Originally uploaded by @MinitecaPhotographie on May 10th, 2020 If you are interested in making a curved diffuser for your cobra flash, it's easy to do and the lighting that result from this system is very efficient. I've made a video (in French)...

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Guide - Curved homemade diffuser V2.1

Originally uploaded by @MinitecaPhotographie on May 30th, 2020 Hello everyone, As I love to tinker and that I like to try to improve the material that I use, I decided to redo my flash diffuser which was made of cardboard (effective but not...

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Guide - Low cost diffuser

Originally uploaded by Christophe Berche on June 17th, 2020 I'd like you to meet my new friend, the low cost diffuser, special for Raynox. :ROFLMAO:

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You can give it a try without spending a lot of money if your're a bit skilled in craftsmanship.