Printable Paper Pop-Up Flash Diffuser/Reflector

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Printable Paper Pop-Up Flash Diffuser/Reflector

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The following are instructions for a pop up flash diffuser that can be printed and made with a single sheet of printer paper. It does not require any tape/glue, and can be folded flat for storage. 

Materials needed:

1 sheet of printer paper (card stock might be better)
1 pair of scissors
1 piece of aluminum foil (optional)


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Print, Cut, Fold

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Cut along the solid lines, Fold along the dotted ones (using a ruler can help make a nice fold)

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To attach the diffuser, start by insetting the long front tab into the hot-shoe.
Insert the two rear tabs on top, and VOILA!

Optional Reflector

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If you want to use the diffuser to bounce more light off the ceiling for a more natural look, simply cut a 6cm by 10 cm piece of aluminum foil and hook it onto the diffuser. 

Shooting

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DONE!

Install your diffuse and shoot, you shouldn't have to fiddle with any settings.