DIY Flash Diffuser for Canon G10

Just got the lovely Canon G10 which i am loving so much at the moment. As usual for flash photos, the photos cames out harsh and unflattering.

Decided to spend some time to DIY a diffuser for the Canon G10.

Budget - 2.40 SGD

Here's the results before I move on the to the diffuser DIY methods.

Top Row: -- No Flash -- DIY Flash Diffuser (Auto WB)

Bottom Row: -- Flash -- DIY Flash Diffuser (Custom WB)

*the lamp i am using in my room cast a yellow shade, in a room with white light, you probably will not need to custom the WB.

Now .. How to DIY one for yourself.

1. Go Popular and get a file with a thick material and slightly opaque. I got a file with the thick opaque for 2.40 SGD. The thickness must be thicker then normal paper so that it will retain it's shape after you fold it. Cut the thick opaque material into 2 pieces, a squarish block to act as the diffuser and a longish strip to hold the diffuser in place. Stick a white piece of paper on the squarish block. The longish strip should have the width of the hotshoe, you will know the reason below.

* See a small strip of paper coming out at the bottom? I will explain the reason for that below. Just stick an additional strip below the squarish diffuser like in the photo.

2. Stick the DIY diffuser in Canon G10 as shown in the photos. The small strip of paper should stick slightly into the lens ring, this will help to hold in in place.