Budget flash (strobe) diffuser

Zero cost lighting diffuser for flash gun (portable strobe light) made from a foam plastic drinking cup (an expanded polystyrene / styrofoam beaker).

- Simple to make

- Readily obtainable

- Only scissors needed

- Will not scratch or damage equipment

Step 1 Budget plastic drinking cup diffuser fitted

A softer result, with lighter shadows.

Comments

[christy]

Very clever. And I can mod it to use on my attached flash, too.

[Aestheticxtattoos]

I think bouncing off the ceiling gives you better results or using a tent. nice idea tho.

[peterbryenton]

Thanks. Yes, certainly, I agree with you: if the ceiling is neutral in colour, or you have the time to set up a tent, the results should always be better than direct light. This is a merely band-aid, for when you're stuck without the right equipment.

[peterbryenton]

I decided that, if my bucket lighting tent was worth publishing, I'd see what I could do with a drinking cup as a lighting accessory.