New DIY flash diffuser...

[George Chew]

Greetings,
Just make myself a new flash diffuse for my 270EX when I find the clear plastic box for my rechargeable battery set has about a nice size for it, and it is curve slightly, 11.5cm x 7cm. I use art board and I glue aluminum foil inside as its reflector. It gain about a 1/4 stops of light. I then use kitchen napkin (as LordV) as a diffuser and glue it inside the plastic cutout. The light loss with this is 1 2/3 stops. I few test shots and I like its more diffuse light than my previous DIY. Comments please. Enjoy...

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[dicklaxt]

Does the foil work better as a reflector than a white glossy material ?

dick

[George Chew]

Does the foil work better as a reflector than a white glossy material ?

dick

Greetings,
Aluminium won't affect the color balance much. As for much how more efficient, I think it depends on material. Anyway, I choose aluminum because it is in my kitchen and is very easy to work with. Enjoy...

[LordV]

Looks very good bit of DIY - just need to see how it works for a period now
Brian v.

[George Chew]

Looks very good bit of DIY - just need to see how it works for a period now
Brian v.

Greetings,
Ya, I was thinking of following your diffuser, but, I think Coke can is too big for 270EX. Thanks for commenting. Enjoy...

[Warl0rd]

looks good :)

[George Chew]

looks good :)

Greetings,
Thanks. I like the result so far. Its soft and doesn't loose much light. Enjoy...