Use a Film Canister as a Flash Diffuser

Oct 11, 2011

Michael Zhang

Here’s a quick and easy photo hack: cut a slice out of a white film canister to soften the light from your DSLR’s built-in flash.

DIY Project: Film Canister as Flash Diffuser [Lomography]

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