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Harsh, unflattering flash got you down? Grab an old roll of film and make it all better. Follow Flickr user natuurplaat’s lead, and turn an old film canister into a flash diffuser! A few strategic cuts make it easy to slip the canister onto your pop-up flash, and voila! Soft, beautiful lighting. Keep reading and we’ll show you how to make your very own little piece of genius. Film Canister Flash Diffuser p.s. Thanks to everybody who sent in book ideas! You rule.
The Ingredient list
Step 1: Measure your flash
Step 2: Cut the film container
Step 3: Slide it on
Step 4: Go take pictures!Take photos as you would normally. The film container will diffuse our flash’s harsh light. Your camera should automatically adjust exposure to make up for the reduced light output. You’ll be everyone’s favorite photographer once they see how good you make them look! Before: Shiny & Pasty
After: Lovely & Pleasant
Want some more ideas?Here are a couple more ways to diffuse that blinding flash…
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Published on March 7, 2008 — See more DIY
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