What do you think about this diffuser?

[Helix_2648]

Hi at all flash experts from you!

Since I'm not an expert in handicraft things I would like to buy an existing flash diffuser solution.
What do think about this one here: Link

Might this give good results?

Or do you know other flash diffuser which I can buy where you know about good results?

Thanks a lot!

 

[Deleted member 250]

Helix_2648 do you need a diffuser for the built in flash or an external unit?

 

[Helix_2648]

For an external flash... not sure which I should buy but definitely an external solution!

 

[Deleted member 250]

Here is a very cheap diffuser unit from ebay or amazon with an additional diffuser fitted to my close up rig.
I can move it about as the need arises.
The off camera cable is there in case I need the ttl flash (I usually shoot manual) but it will work without using Nikons flash commander built into the body (I`m sure that Canon has something similar)

 

[Deleted member 250]

Hi at all flash experts from you!

Since I'm not an expert in handicraft things I would like to buy an existing flash diffuser solution.
What do think about this one here: Link

Might this give good results?

Or do you know other flash diffuser which I can buy where you know about good results?

Thanks a lot!

That looks like it should work OK with the flash on the hotshoe. its very similar in cocept to my version.
It would seem to be attached to the lens filter mount. Does the front element of your intended lens rotate?

 

[Helix_2648]

That looks like it should work OK with the flash on the hotshoe. its very similar in cocept to my version.
It would seem to be attached to the lens filter mount. Does the front element of your intended lens rotate?

My 60mm macro lens from Canon does not rotate. I must check if the 105mm lens from Sigma (which I probably want to buy) rotates. This might be an important aspect.

 

[Bart the belgian]

I have a very expensive diffuser. I bought a pringles tube. We eat all the chips wich gives you a very uncomfortable feeling in your stomach. Than we changed it in a diffuser.
I'm not a handy person but it worked. I must say that this thing does the job.

 

[Jack]

i checked the diffuser Helix_2648 , doesn’t look bad at all for the price. But better save those money for beer and build own one at home

 

[Deleted member 310]

Hi Helix_2648 , check the you tube video of MinitecaPhotographie

 

[MinitecaPhotographie]

Helix_2648 the easy way to make a simple diffuseur is to take a sheet of tracing paper A4 size to cut at the bottom a hole which size should be between 1 or 2cm larger than your lens cap. Trace this circle with his center at 2cm from the bottom of the sheet in the middle. Cut it and make two little holes at each extremes of the cut to place a rubber band. Now you've got a curved diffuser like the one you're looking for...