DIY Collapsible Softbox
Strobist reader EMarc has posted a tutorial on how to make a DIY, collapsible softbox out of an inexpensive bug shield. You can get the bug shields at any kitchen store.
This is a very cool use of a scrounged household item, IMO. But if you happen to find yourself at a picnic with EMarc, skip his carrot and raisin salad.
Those might not be raisins.
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Posted at 4:55 PM.
7 Comments:
It is called a "food umbrella." That should make your google/froogle/pricegrabber/whatever searching easier. ;-)
http://campmor.stores.yahoo.net/23068.html
$2.99 US
You can always get a larger one here:
http://www.mileskimball.com/sdx/157372.jsp
http://reserveamerica.campingworld.com/browse/skus/index.cfm?skunum=26260&src=ctcs
48"x24"
$9
haven't tried it, don't know if would be sturdy enough
A bug shield...that is resourceful.
-billy
www.goodpersontest.com
check out photoflex's new strobist style softbox kit
http://www.photoflex.com/Photoflex_Products/Small_LiteDome_Kit_with_Swivel_and_Stand/index.html
roughly the same price as mpex umbrella kit
sean
when it get's hot, does it get burnt? do you put flash or continuous light inside? bug shields look like made of some sort of fabric
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