Diffusion for a ring light.
Dec 19, 2018 10:26:15 #
Dec 19, 2018 10:46:27 #
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Dec 19, 2018 11:15:29 #
wingclui44
Loc: CT USA
I use aluminum adhesive metal tape to wrap around the edge of the ring like this it works perfectly especially when taking very close macro image.
Dec 19, 2018 12:10:27 #
Look in your local carryout for the domed drink covers. Maybe foil on inside? Just a thought.
Dec 19, 2018 15:16:08 #
Dec 19, 2018 16:30:51 #
There are a few designs out there. Here is one rig that could be good, but seems pretty elaborate: https://www.flickr.com/photos/steb1/22476360557/in/pool-2833643@N24/ . There is a similar rig that is much simpler, made by a very good macrophotographer named Saladore Vitanza. Here is his work: https://www.flickr.com/photos/25558429@N03/page2 I only have a screen shot of his diffuser and I do not feel right about posting it here. But I will send it to you by PM.
Dec 19, 2018 19:49:22 #
Hey Scott, I use a paper towel sandwiched between two pieces of laminate I have made at office depot. You could cut the paper towel to size, like a donut, then cut your laminated the same only a 1/4 inches bigger and have them, office depot run through the heated roller that bonds it all together. Not sure if you make a diffuser how far it can stick out past your lens. Thin cardboard rolled up with paper towel diffuser taped at the edges and add aluminum foil to inside of the card board might work??? Wish we were neighbors, sure we could built something nice that works in an afternoon...............
Dec 20, 2018 07:48:15 #
Not sure of the size of your ring light but mine is 2 ft and I use almost any soft white material to soften and diffuse the light falling on the subject.. Take a look in your local fabric store or even a Salvation Army store. I have a variety of colors which i use. I take a smaller LED flashlight with me and shine it thru the fabric. Very, very inexpensive.
Dec 20, 2018 08:54:10 #
Jerry Green
Loc: Huntsville, AL
Some good ideas on the Facebook group: Homemade flash diffusers for macro photography
Dec 20, 2018 11:51:30 #
Another diffuser set up that uses the ring flash in a rather unique way is Hisham's macro rig. Go here: http://orionmystery.blogspot.com/2010/12/more-macro-rigs.html and scroll down to it.
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