Ping Ping Ball Flash Diffuser

Leonid Domnitser, 19 January 2010

A simple diffuser for your built-in popup flash.

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Cut a ping/beer pong ball with a knife (careful!) and tape on index cards.

You can skip the cards, but they direct light forward and keep the flash out of your eye.

Unscientifically, I add about 1 EV.

Sample

No flash, high ISO:

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Flash:

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Diffused flash:

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