Budget Flash (strobe) Diffuser
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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
- Simple to make
- Readily obtainable
- Only scissors needed
- Will not scratch or damage equipment
Budget Plastic Drinking Cup Diffuser Fitted

A softer result, with lighter shadows.
Cut a Wedge Shaped Slot in a Plastic Drinking Cup

The slot has tapering sides which wiil open out as the cup slides over the flash (strobe) head.
Cup in Situ

The natural springiness of the foam plastic keeps the cup on, without the need for tape or glue (unless you're outside and it's windy).