Macro diffuser - what shape?

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Elliot87

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Nice! I've made my own version but still don't have the right materials so it isn't ideal. I bought the cheapest UV filter I could find and removed the glass element to help me attach it but it's still a bit fiddly.
 
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Ironwood

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I just checked out the "post your macro" thread. The crop of the spider showing the reflection of the new diffuser, I think you have nailed it with the shape :cool:.
 
Scott Murray

Scott Murray

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Elliot87 said:
Nice! I've made my own version but still don't have the right materials so it isn't ideal. I bought the cheapest UV filter I could find and removed the glass element to help me attach it but it's still a bit fiddly.
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I am going to be using filter adapters if I can find them. I currently have a few here that I can use and fine tune my design.

Ironwood said:
I just checked out the "post your macro" thread. The crop of the spider showing the reflection of the new diffuser, I think you have nailed it with the shape :cool:.
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Yes I think this shape is perfect for a diffuser of this type.
 
Scott Murray

Scott Murray

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Lawrence said:
Great shots Scott.
Looking at the exif data on the last lot of pictures in this and your other thread it seems that f/16 is the perfect aperture for better DoF or is that once again just your skill?
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I actually vary my aperture a bit but find f/16 is a nice number to start on.
 
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Elliot87

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What type of ring is that? Looks like a good way of attaching. I decided my prototype diffuser blocks too much light as the polystyrene material is a bit too thick and not easy to cut into a neat shape.
 
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Pretzel

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Actually bought some of the foam last night, so gonna toy around with it and see what I can come up with this weekend. I figure I've got 3 sheets of it, so I should be able to come up with something. You've inspired us! Or me...

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Scott Murray

Scott Murray

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Pretzel said:
Actually bought some of the foam last night, so gonna toy around with it and see what I can come up with this weekend. I figure I've got 3 sheets of it, so I should be able to come up with something. You've inspired us! Or me...

Well, ​someone...
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I am sure you will come up with something ;) its not hard.
 
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Ironwood

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I cut a new diffuser to fit my AF55 D macro lens, the first shot is one I took yesterday with my old diffuser cobbled onto the lens, the second one is with the new diffuser made to a similar shape to Scotts new design.
I made mine a friction fit onto the end of the lens, it falls off easily if it hits a branch or twig so I might have to look at a better way to hold it in place.
I like the reflection of the new one more than the old shape.

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