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Learn how to make a "Snoot" for your speedlite flash with easy to find items you may even have around the house!
 
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Get gaffer's tape and foam paper. Look in the craft supply area of Hobby Lobby or Michaels to find the foam paper, and if you have friends at the local theatre (plays not movies) you can often get a bit of Gaffers tape at no charge. Else, check with a camera shop that carries lighting supplies.
TJH54 says: Jan 14, 2010. 9:47 AM
I used black canvas for the exterior. I then lined the inside with silver Mylar using spray adhesive. Next I used Velcro along the sides to insure a perfect fit. I have also made some black grids that fit inside. The snoot lies flat in my camera bag, and the grid takes up about as much room in the bag as 4 AA batteries. It is very fast to put on the flash and if required I can insert the grid for added light control.
Alt-Horizon says: Feb 20, 2009. 7:37 AM
made a similar one last night, but I lined it with white foam paper and added a zipper which means I can use it as a diffusion screen (i think that's what it's called anyway). Will post images and instructable on how do mine later this month.
spike shadows (secret agent man) says: Jan 2, 2008. 6:23 PM
you can get gaffers tape at quite a few music shops also
Geordiepom says: Nov 19, 2007. 3:40 PM
Love the photo you took with it. I have a perished old wet suit in the shed, I'm going to chop a sleeve off and try this on my Metz hammerhead.
jongscx says: Oct 29, 2007. 9:14 PM
...is that like canadian for "snout" or something?
piperjon says: Oct 25, 2007. 8:37 AM
Simple, easy, quick, and most of all, effective. BRILLIANT! - Pj
Deborah Marcotte says: Aug 11, 2007. 12:27 PM
It's a simple, but great idea....
With digital a digital camera you can see how it works right away... thanks

Deborah Marcotte
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