$0.76 Flash Diffuser Knockoff

cgratti wrote in post #2514694
I was interested to see some results from this, so... I went and made one myself.

30D 580 EX
ISO 400
f/22
1/60 sec.
Processed in PSCS2, as is. nothing done to any of the shots.

Here are the results I got, maybe to totally accurate but fun to try none the less..

Shot 1 without diffuser:

shot 2 with diffuser:

Interesting difference. Was the flash pointed at the subject in both shots?

Hey, John E..... have you seen THIS thread?

Maybe you could post in the flash section, Write up a little tutorial, then have it put in this sticky.

We'll do our best to keep the law off your back.

lol. I don't have the money for a lawyer so I better not promote this lookalike any further.

20droger wrote in post #2515230
Feel free to use all the Tupperware lids you wish. Since Tupperware never intended the lids for photographic purposes, you violate none of their rights.

Of course, you should probably wash off last Saturday's chili first... Unless, of course, that is what gives your shots that certain je ne sais quoi.

Wow... sniping at belmondo...

Now I'll have to grab my popcorn and settle in.

MRaiford wrote in post #2516091
Wow... sniping at belmondo...

Now I'll have to grab my popcorn and settle in.

I don't see a problem. I agree with that entire quote.

belmondo wrote in post #2516122
I don't see a problem. I agree with that entire quote.

So it is the week-old chili that adds that special something?

MRaiford wrote in post #2516171
So it is the week-old chili that adds that special something?

Yup. All the shots have a reddish-brownish color cast to them.

20droger wrote in post #2515271
Interesting difference. Was the flash pointed at the subject in both shots?

Yes.. directly at the subject.

John E wrote in post #2514993
I am looking into selling my Pringles can covers, also. $19.95 or 2 for $50.00.

Have you thought of painting the tube, oh say an off-white colour, and perhaps a little pin-stripe in um red. Then all you need to do is saw off the bottom of a glass bottle and insert in the end of the Pringles tube...

Gotta be honest I'm not so fired hot impressed by their own samples. While it does soften direct flash, it's certainly no better than bouncing naked.

http://milagrid.homest​ead.com/4ComparisonPho​tos.html

cdi-ink.com wrote in post #2517501
bouncing naked.

OK...now it is REALLY getting interesting.
Got any popcorn left MRaiford?

cfpackerfan wrote in post #2518455
Got any popcorn left MRaiford?

haha... Sure, if you don't mind it stale, cold and left overnight

How does a thread start out with a cheap imitation of a flash diffuser and end up with everyone eating popcorn and chili? And maybe even Pringles (save the lid please).

John E wrote in post #2518968
How does a thread start out with a cheap imitation of a flash diffuser and end up with everyone eating popcorn and chili? And maybe even Pringles (save the lid please).

Stop over to Red Ringed Tupperware is you want to see how things can change in a hurry. Popcorn and chili sounds like a great combo.

Apparently the Pringles lid can be used as a grey card for white balance check.

I'm serious.

We had a doozy of a snow storm here today, roads a bit tricky, so maybe tomorrow I'll check out plastic screen doors for diffusers.

Edit: I just noticed that someone has changed his avatar.