In this tutorial we will discuss how to make a ring flash for your dslr camera which is extremely useful for macro work. It is made out of an aluminium shop light shade. Here's a picture of the finished product.
DIY Ring Flash
List of Materials needed for making DIY Ring Flash
One 4"-5" galvanized vent reducer (coupler) available at home depot costing approximately $6.
One aluminium shop light shade (10 1/2" clamp reflector light) available at home depot for about $10.
One 1 1/4" galvanized bar stock 3 feet approximately $7 (1-1/4" x 1/8" x 36" metal bar).
roll carpet tape (heavy duty double sided tape)
double sided foam tape roll
1/4" thumb screw to fasten camera
3/16" screws, nuts and lock washer/washers to fasten bracket to reflector
JB weld epoxy
fabric tape to cover flash hole rough opening
flat balck spray paint and primer
michael's fun foam 8 1/2" x 11" sheet (black)
Chefmate cutting mat 4 pack for flash diffuser
Tools Required for making DIY Ring Flash
Dremel
Hacksaw
Drum sander
Sand Paper
Scissors
Marker
Steel Pop Rivets
Tin snips / Meal Sheers
Here's the first part of the video tutorial
And here's part 2
Notice the extra layer of diffusing material at the 5 to 7 o-clocked position (in the picture given below). This is due to the flash head entering the 6 o-clock position thus creating a hot-spot.
DIY Ring Flash Tutorial
Here's a picture from the construction phase.
Ring Flash - DIY Photography
And finally some shots taken with the diy ring flash for your inspiration.
