Its not stupid if it works!

[40737022 3]

Hi All,

I was all set up trying to get macro pics of these tiny wildflowers:

The problem I had was I could not isolate the individual flowers using a normal flash head. I wanted a flash that only lights up a single flower.

Soooooo...........

I had previously adapted a pringles can into a rather effective diffusor Diffusinator .

So the same Pringles can got another makeover. This time i needed a flexible / reflective snoot. Out comes the kitchen foil and tape:

What I found was that the foil can be bent into a very precise funnel for light. Depending on the "Inverse Square Law" I managed to get these:

All comments welcome.

CHEERS
JBO

 

[Inphoto54]

Nice trick that works!

 

[smoke665]

Yup. I've used Cinefoil, foil, Pringle cans, foam board, hvac ductwork, etc. to fashion custom Snoots when needed. I also have some small LED gooseneck lights are useful in lighting small Dioramas, where you need multiple focused lighting.

 

[terri53]

Funny looking, but effective! Bravo!

 

[40737022 3]

Yup. I've used Cinefoil, foil, Pringle cans, foam board, hvac ductwork, etc. to fashion custom Snoots when needed. I also have some small LED gooseneck lights are useful in lighting small Dioramas, where you need multiple focused lighting.

I am surprised there is not a commercial flexible reflective snoot. I looked at the little LED gooseneck lights but never got round to buying them. Birthday coming up, I might buy them for my wife who does not do photography

CHEERS
JBO

 

[EduardoZepeda]

It looks like some kind of silver elephant's trunk, but the results speak for themselves! Awesome pictures!

 

[40737022 3]

It looks like some kind of silver elephant's trunk, but the results speak for themselves! Awesome pictures!

Thanks

I have lots of little diffusors for different purposes.

You would think GODOX or similar would produce a commercial snoot kit.

CHEERS
JBO

 

[ACHILLEAS]

Very smart. I love how you McGyver it.

 

[greybeard53 25]

Thanks for the tip

 

[40737022 3]

Thanks for the tip

You are welcome

CHEERS
JBO

 

[4rum]

Heck yeah!

 

[Light Fandango]

Hi All,

I was all set up trying to get macro pics of these tiny wildflowers:

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The problem I had was I could not isolate the individual flowers using a normal flash head. I wanted a flash that only lights up a single flower.

Soooooo...........

I had previously adapted a pringles can into a rather effective diffusor Diffusinator .

So the same Pringles can got another makeover. This time i needed a flexible / reflective snoot. Out comes the kitchen foil and tape:

View attachment 289214

What I found was that the foil can be bent into a very precise funnel for light. Depending on the "Inverse Square Law" I managed to get these:

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All comments welcome.

CHEERS
JBO

Great light control unit! The first picture in particular looks gorgeous with its limited depth-of field, almost like an antique pin-hole shot.

 

[4rum]

Nice set, and I hope you enjoyed the process. Always opportunities to learn.