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Started Oct 31, 2018 | Discussions thread
OP JRM PT Regular Member • Posts: 180
Macro diffuser

So, after an accident that broke my original diffuser I've draw it again making it foldable. Now it lies flat when not mounted, making it much easier to carry on any camera bag.

Light diffusion is achieved by a thin (0.5mm) opal polypropylene sheet and some pieces of polystyrene glued to it (a 45x62cm PP sheet was 3,79€ @staples and one can make 2 of this). I've made some half-way cuts on the back of the polystyrene pieces to make it easier to bend to the right shape.

All set. Cut a 35cm wide x 30cm tall rectangle of PP

On camera

I think I'll add some kind of reinforcement on the centre around the lens as it doesn't hold the curve exactly as I wanted, but it´s a minor tweak.

I'll post some test shots when I have the time.

 JRM PT's gear list:JRM PT's gear list
Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm F2.8G IF-ED VR Nikon D5300 Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm F1.8G Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR +11 more
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