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PHOTOCOP · 12-06-2015, 09:54 AM

How to diffuse flash on Pentax MX-1

**UncleVanya** · 12-06-2015, 10:11 AM

Originally posted by PHOTOCOP

How to diffuse flash on Pentax MX-1

A small frosted plastic cup works.

More ideas:DIY Flash Diffuser for Point-n-Shoot Cameras - Steve's Digicams

**monochrome** · 12-06-2015, 11:08 AM

A translucent film canister (Fuji) cut to slide over the raised flash works very well.

**UncleVanya** · 12-06-2015, 01:27 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

A translucent film canister (Fuji) cut to slide over the raised flash works very well.

That may work best of all.

6BQ5 · 12-07-2015, 07:17 AM

Even a decent paper towel or thick paper napkin can work wonders. Experiment and play!

**UncleVanya** · 12-07-2015, 07:37 PM

Yesterday I tried the film canister and found it to be no help at all with the LX7. It did nothing to reduce the flash glare. I tried a few other things - the one that worked best was the aluminum foil I folded into a square and held in front of the flash at an angle. Even then I needed to be really careful to get the tilt high enough to avoid have a part of the wall in front of me show a line of brighter light.

I wish I had a 3D printer... then I could fashion something that would fit over the flash and have the right tilt made of white plastic.

**clackers** · 12-07-2015, 10:05 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Yesterday I tried the film canister and found it to be no help at all with the LX7. It did nothing to reduce the flash glare. I tried a few other things - the one that worked best was the aluminum foil I folded into a square and held in front of the flash at an angle. Even then I needed to be really careful to get the tilt high enough to avoid have a part of the wall in front of me show a line of brighter light.

I wish I had a 3D printer... then I could fashion something that would fit over the flash and have the right tilt made of white plastic.

It's so small, the surface of a built-in flash.

I use a piece of Gary Fong Tupperware, the Puffer, which fits into a standard hotshoe, but it won't help you with your Panny.

Paleo Pete · 12-10-2015, 10:08 AM

Get a cash register receipt and fold it into an envelope to slip over the flash, it works well. Make sure the printed side is out, it's heat sensitive and will be black after a half dozen shots if it faces the flash. I sometimes stop in at a convenience store and se eif they will give me a foot long strip, the store name is usually printed at the top to tell me which side goes out, but a printed one works just as well.

Cut it about 6 inches long. Fold that in half lengthwise. Fold that in thirds. You get a small envelope about 1 1/2 inches across. Put some clear tape on the back side to hold it together, then separate one layer and slip it over the flash, one layer in front of the flash works well. As long as you have the printed side away from the flash, it can be used for days. The last one I made for my K-x was used for about 3 weeks until it got crumpled up.

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12-06-2015, 10:11 AM	#2
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,460	Originally posted by PHOTOCOP How to diffuse flash on Pentax MX-1 A small frosted plastic cup works. More ideas:DIY Flash Diffuser for Point-n-Shoot Cameras - Steve's Digicams

12-06-2015, 11:08 AM	#3
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	A translucent film canister (Fuji) cut to slide over the raised flash works very well.

12-06-2015, 01:27 PM	#4
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,460	Originally posted by monochrome A translucent film canister (Fuji) cut to slide over the raised flash works very well. That may work best of all.

12-07-2015, 07:17 AM	#5
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	Even a decent paper towel or thick paper napkin can work wonders. Experiment and play!

12-07-2015, 07:37 PM	#6
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,460	Yesterday I tried the film canister and found it to be no help at all with the LX7. It did nothing to reduce the flash glare. I tried a few other things - the one that worked best was the aluminum foil I folded into a square and held in front of the flash at an angle. Even then I needed to be really careful to get the tilt high enough to avoid have a part of the wall in front of me show a line of brighter light. I wish I had a 3D printer... then I could fashion something that would fit over the flash and have the right tilt made of white plastic.

12-07-2015, 10:05 PM	#7
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by UncleVanya Yesterday I tried the film canister and found it to be no help at all with the LX7. It did nothing to reduce the flash glare. I tried a few other things - the one that worked best was the aluminum foil I folded into a square and held in front of the flash at an angle. Even then I needed to be really careful to get the tilt high enough to avoid have a part of the wall in front of me show a line of brighter light. I wish I had a 3D printer... then I could fashion something that would fit over the flash and have the right tilt made of white plastic. It's so small, the surface of a built-in flash. I use a piece of Gary Fong Tupperware, the Puffer, which fits into a standard hotshoe, but it won't help you with your Panny.

12-10-2015, 10:08 AM	#8
Paleo Pete Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,880	Get a cash register receipt and fold it into an envelope to slip over the flash, it works well. Make sure the printed side is out, it's heat sensitive and will be black after a half dozen shots if it faces the flash. I sometimes stop in at a convenience store and se eif they will give me a foot long strip, the store name is usually printed at the top to tell me which side goes out, but a printed one works just as well. Cut it about 6 inches long. Fold that in half lengthwise. Fold that in thirds. You get a small envelope about 1 1/2 inches across. Put some clear tape on the back side to hold it together, then separate one layer and slip it over the flash, one layer in front of the flash works well. As long as you have the printed side away from the flash, it can be used for days. The last one I made for my K-x was used for about 3 weeks until it got crumpled up.

How to diffuse flash on mx-1

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