Macro Flash Diffuser

[Craig]

I am wondering if anyone has any recommendations as far as a flash diffuser for macro photography. I use a strong ring light righr now but I don't like it and the ring interferes with some wide-angle lenses.

Thanks!

 

[Dry Desert]

I am wondering if anyone has any recommendations as far as a flash diffuser for macro photography. I use a strong ring light righr now but I don't like it and the ring interferes with some wide-angle lenses.

Thanks!

In the good old days we used tissue paper, a very good diffuser.

Or a clean white handkerchief.

 

[Hardus nameous]

This was taken with an off camera speedlight and the camera's built in flash, both with paper towels loosely taped over them:

 

[viper69]

In the good old days we used tissue paper, a very good diffuser.

Or a clean white handkerchief.

some of us still do, no need to buy one

 

[The Snark]

Or, if you have a flash that can be pointed independent of the camera, point the flash at white or other colored paper so it reflects on the subject.
This was a trick a top pro photographer often used when taking pictures of models to get the lighting complimentary to both the model skin tome and the clothing they were modeling.
I applied the same trick in my ex wife's studio when she was painting artwork. We had one entire wall painted as a rainbow and she directed halogen lights on various areas until she got the ambient light she desired.

 

[advan]

@Craig Many different set ups work. A lot of people use DIY setups. Take a look at Nicky Bay's website for some ideas. -Chad

https://www.nickybay.com/macro-equipment/

 

[Biollantefan54]

I use the Cygnus tech diffuser and love it, but there are many options as stated, here’s a recent pic using it