What is a macro diffuser?
What is a macro diffuser?
A macro diffuser is similar to the soft boxes used by portrait photographers, though significantly smaller. Typically, at least in macro photography, a diffuser is used to soften the light from an on-camera flash.
How do you diffuse a pop up flash?
Diffusing pop-up flash
- diffuse the flash and make it less harsh with a translucent material such as clear plastic.
- reduce flash power by adjusting flash compensation (look for a button with a lightning bolt symbol).
- reduce flash distance with a wider aperture and a lower ISO value, i.e. f/2.8 at ISO 200.
What kind of Flash is used for macro photography?
With individually adjustable reflectors and a clip-on diffuser, this shoot-through ring flash allows you to take total control of the lighting in your macro images. It can be attached to the front of virtually any lens with one of the six filter thread adaptors that come in-box.
Which is the best flash diffuser for macro photography?
Typically people cut a rectangular opening into the bottom of the can to stick the flash into the opening: This works really well, but there is a lot more these cans can do for your lighting. They are the perfect material to build macro diffusers from; stable tubes with a reflective inside and the ideal diameter to fit on almost any speedlight.
What kind of lighting do you use for macro photography?
You can easily light some close-up shots with a ton of other tools, including studio strobes, the sun, reflectors, and more. Hopefully, you will find something that is just right. If you shoot macro, what is your go-to lighting setup?
Can a SpeedLight be used for macro photography?
Even though speedlights are incredibly useful for macro photography, they’re light does not always look flattering. Harsh shadows in unwanted places, blown out highlights and strong aberrations are common issues.
