[tn-moths] Re: flash diffuser for moth photography
- From: kjchilds <kjchilds@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: tn-moths@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, ncsc-moths@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2011 09:44:55 -0700 (PDT)
It looks like a great piece of equipment for those that are using the built in
flash. Having the flash so close to the lens definitely causes extra reflection
so diffusing it is a good idea. When I was using a point and shoot camera, I
held a piece of paper in front of the flash which is not as difficult as is may
seem but something like this attachment would certainly be a lot easier to use.
Ken Childs
Henderson, TN
Chester County
http://www.finishflagfarms.com
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From: J. Merrill Lynch <jmerrilllynch@xxxxxxxxx>
To: ncsc-moths@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; tn-moths <tn-moths@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tue, April 5, 2011 9:21:49 AM
Subject: [tn-moths] flash diffuser for moth photography
Moth'ers,
We've had various discussions on the listserves about the reflectance problem
when trying to photograph moths. In my case, I've had to experiment with
different camera angles to try and minimize this problem. Working on Ken's
suggestion about making a homemade diffuser, I discussed this with a
professional nature photographer friend of mine and he suggested a simple but
effective flash diffuser made by Gary Wong which can be purchased at B&H for
$17, see here:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/522116-REG/Gary_Fong_PUF_RETAIL_Puffer_Pop_Up_Flash_Diffuser.html.
I bought this a couple of weeks ago and have been impressed, both with its
simplicity and its effectiveness. The diffuser has two parts, a plastic piece
that fits into the electrical contact of the camera's flash and a white
diffuser
that can be adjusted to different heights. At least on my camera, the device
does not interfere with raising or lowering the pop-up flash and can be left on
the camera with the flash closed. According to the manufacturer, the device
will work on most digital SLR, micro 4/3rds, and superzoom point and shoots.
It won't completely eliminate reflectance on some moths, but it certainly helps
a great deal in getting good closeups. I highly recommend it. A little pricey
but well worth it for those of us who are not as ingenious as Ken!
I've attached a couple of photos of my set-up.
--
J. Merrill Lynch
Echo Valley Farm
Watauga County, NC
Elevation: 3,400 feet
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