DSLR Pop-up flash diffuser

Step 3 Why use a diffuser?

You'll now find that the flash is no longer as harsh and overpowering when taking portrait photos close up, as well as macro and normal close-ups of stuff. Skin tones will also be more natural.

Of course since the ligh is diffused, this does limit the reach of the flash... but you are doing this for close up work anyways so thats not a problem.

Diffusing your flash is always a good idea when taking close up pictures to make an instructable.

Comments

[grizwald]

I called a target with a photo center and they had a bunch they were going to recycle. Anywhere with a photo center/lab will probably have a bunch to get for free.

[littlekat25]

PS: I think a few more detailed tips would be helpful now that i've made the diffuser myself.  :)  It's good to have a small ruler handy.  You don't have to get it perfect, but it helps to have it measured out if possible.  I took a small metal ruler I had and used a permanent marker to try to mark where I should cut.   Of course be very careful with cutting.  It's easy to let it slip and catch your finger.  Don't worry if you don't cut on the line, but it is always better to cut too little instead of too much.  The plastic is very easy to cut so you can shave off extra plastic after you have the rectangle cut out.  My flash was almost the size of the film case, so I had to cut into the lid a bit.  I just kept the lid on and cut it right from the hole i originally made to make it fit.  Now I'm excited to go take some pictures!

[littlekat25]

You can go to any film developer and ask for a film case.  I went to Wal-Mart, asked the developer and she just gave me one. :)  I'm about to make my diffuser now.  Great Idea, thanks!

[philaw123]

But where you gonna find dem ole film whatchamacallems ;-p

[michelangebo]

I like. Congratulations.

[soundenzy]

nice