Parametric Hotshoe Mount Flash Diverter

April 2, 2021
Description
Parametric Hotshoe Mount Flash Diverter
- Mounts to hotshoe
- Provides reflector to divert flash against ceiling for softer lighting (no red eyes)
- Either use as pure reflector (with aluminium foil)
Or use as partial reflector, partial diffuser (no aluminium foil)
PrintingEasy print, no supports needed. (Minimal bridging.)
After printing, glue reflector to mount. (Superglue recommended if you use PLA)
AssemblyFor better reflection and to avoid diffused direct light, cover the reflector with aluminium foil. (Secure with adhesive tape.)
- For a combination of reflected and diffused light, print reflector from straight white PLA and leave off aluminium foil. (Use of others colours tints the pictures. Might be artistically useful :-)
Print instructions
Category: Camera Summary
Parametric Hotshoe Mount Flash Diverter
- Mounts to hotshoe
- Provides reflector to divert flash against ceiling for softer lighting (no red eyes)
- Either use as pure reflector (with aluminium foil)
Or use as partial reflector, partial diffuser (no aluminium foil)
PrintingEasy print, no supports needed. (Minimal bridging.)
After printing, glue reflector to mount. (Superglue recommended if you use PLA)
AssemblyFor better reflection and to avoid diffused direct light, cover the reflector with aluminium foil. (Secure with adhesive tape.)
For a combination of reflected and diffused light, print reflector from straight white PLA and leave off aluminium foil. (Use of others colours tints the pictures. Might be artistically useful :-)
Acknowledgements
Arpruss deserves credit for the easy-print mounting concept.
If you like this thing, also check out his flash diffuser: