#speedlight grid

[rjsother]

When you finish your last bowl.

Testing out the new grids. Jpeg straight from the camera, no editing. 

[samlim]

DIY Speedlight Grid

Last week, I was doing some window shopping online.  I was looking for a speedlight grid.  The cheapest I saw was the Honl Gridspot that cost around P2,700.  The thing is that, it wasn’t cheap and I don’t want to spend that much for a grid.

So today, I decided to make one on my own.  A DIY Speedlight Grid.

Here are the materials I used:

-          Black Straw (P20)

-          Illustration Board (P30)

-          Glue (P15)

-          Cutter  (I have one at home)

-          Electrical Tape (P30)

-          Ruler (I have one at home)

-          Velcro (P10)

First: I cut the straws into 2cm length (it throws light roughly around 30º spread) 

    Second: I measured my flash (Nikon SB-800) to get the measurement for the frame and added another 2inches before cutting the illustration board.

Third: Glued the straws together. 

  Fourth: Glued the frame together along with the straws.

   Fifth: I wrapped the outer part of the frame with the electrical tape (just to make it look nice)

  Sixth: Added Velcro so I can attach it to my flash 

  FINISHED PRODUCT:

   All it took was around P105 (P2, 595 saved), and a little bit of time and patience.  The best thing about it is that IT WORKS! I’ll be posting some sample shots using the grid when I have time.

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