On Camera Diffusers / Softboxes
Jan 11, 2018 09:53:51 #
It has been said that the vomit sacks found on airplanes make excellent diffusers. Unused, of course.
Jan 11, 2018 10:04:27 #
For on camera flash I mostly use the built in pull up white card on my Canon EX-RT, however I also use a Rouge Flash Bender when I have the time and plan ahead. Interesting video link follows. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZstWIk2cTU
Gray Goose wrote:
Being very new to flash photography, I am seeking ... (show quote)
Jan 11, 2018 10:48:26 #
I purchsed a set of softboxes for the flash gun. I found them at B&H. It might be worth a search of the B&H web page. The set has one round and two rectangles (a small and larger) softboxes.
Jan 11, 2018 12:11:30 #
aflundi wrote:
I tried a lot of speedlight bouncers and softboxes... (show quote)
I have the 12" and 16" from Neewer. a bit cheaper. works great when you have high ceilings or dark walls. no velcro needed. twist it to close and it fits into a very small case.
Jan 11, 2018 13:13:03 #
I have used many flash diffusers. The best one I have ever used, and I now use most of the time if I do not want to set up a large soft box etc., is the Graslon Infinity with their Dome Lens, Graslon.com It is like shooting with a soft box attached to your flash, even while the flash is in the camera's shoe.
Jan 11, 2018 15:26:03 #
sirlensalot
Loc: Arizona
I use the Neil Van Niekirk "BFT" (black foamie thing). Best I have found. You can make several for under $5. NVN's website (Tangents) also has a video where he compares multiple light modifiers including the lightsphere and other well known brands and types. Highly recommended to watch.
https://neilvn.com/tangents/review-best-light-modifiers-for-on-camera-flash/
https://neilvn.com/tangents/review-best-light-modifiers-for-on-camera-flash/
Jan 11, 2018 15:37:10 #
Gray Goose wrote:
Being very new to flash photography, I am seeking ... (show quote)
Fold a white envelope in half, shape it to taste and attach it to the flash with a rubber band. Works as well as most things you can buy. Takes up almost no space at all.
Jan 11, 2018 18:36:08 #
Jan 11, 2018 22:21:18 #
Grey Goose,
I too was looking for diffusers on the internet for my Lumix DMW FL360L to be used on the FMZ 1000. In doing so, I happened to come across a company I have not heard of previously, 'MAGMOD'. You may want to check out their equipment. One magnetic rubber device goes around the flash head and it has several magnets embedded into it. Then, you attach various attachments such as grids or color filters or a snoot to the front of it via the magnets which are supposed to be very strong. Their videos are pretty explanatory. The convenience factor is expensive, I think a bounce attachment would be in the vicinity of $75.00 for the two pieces of equipment I am interested in.
Arca
I too was looking for diffusers on the internet for my Lumix DMW FL360L to be used on the FMZ 1000. In doing so, I happened to come across a company I have not heard of previously, 'MAGMOD'. You may want to check out their equipment. One magnetic rubber device goes around the flash head and it has several magnets embedded into it. Then, you attach various attachments such as grids or color filters or a snoot to the front of it via the magnets which are supposed to be very strong. Their videos are pretty explanatory. The convenience factor is expensive, I think a bounce attachment would be in the vicinity of $75.00 for the two pieces of equipment I am interested in.
Arca
Jan 11, 2018 22:51:21 #
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