#Using reflector photography update#
#Using reflector photography trial#

The AK is a sturdy diffuser to assemble via snaps. It comes in 3 versions: a big one for your custom DSLR setups, one for the popular Canon MP-E 65mm in particular and the so called ‘mini’ for Micro-four-thirds (specifically OM System / Olympus) & mirrorless setups. The diffuser can also be used with other lenses and flashes of course, it is just that it is optimized for the measurements you initially send. This includes measuring the height of the flash, the length of the lens and more. He customizes the diffuser to match the exact setup you are using. The AK Diffuser is designed by Zamir Pena (Florida, USA).

#Using reflector photography update#

I might update this post when one of these have new versions released.

they offer features like adapters, reflectors, Raynox-holders, magnetic attachment-systems or even focusing lights with powerbanks.īefore you build something like this yourself, it is definitely cheaper and faster to buy a ready-made diffuser.Įxcept you are doing it for the fun or have enough free time and motivation.īelow you find the diffusers that I currently use and can recommend to have a look at (in alphabetical order).

they are tested and fine tuned with dozens or hundreds of hours invested.

The advantages of a professional diffuser are: Starting with a DIY diffuser is great though to understand the designs, and, depending on what image and lighting quality you are going for, may be more than enough.ĭIY diffusers range from the simple use of paper towels / kitchen roll, to self-made little softboxes or pringles cans, used as a light tube.Ī quick google search will bring up lots of examples of how these might look.

#Using reflector photography trial#

If you want to save money you can even build a diffuser yourself – but this is only cheaper at first glance: the time invested, the cost of the materials, the numerous trial & error sessions to finalize a working design will be much more expensive in the end than you expected at first. While there is good equipment available for reasonable prices, cheap solutions often lack quality and durability. If you buy cheap, you buy twice (at least). Back when i was doing portrait photography and started experimenting with flashes and strobist-setups i realized one thing: