DIY Ring-Flash with build imgs and sample shots...

[JGonzales]

Hey everyone,

I'm new here and have become a big fan of this DIY ring flash.  I would love to make one myself, I just  simply don't have the time between school and work to build this myself.  Or half of the tools for that matter.  Would anyone who has already completed a build be willing to make one for me, for a few bucks of course?  I'd also pay for all supplies and shipping.  Thanks ahead of time and sorry if this type of request isn't allowed.  

Please feel free to email me directly  @  Joe_Gonzales@mac.com

[motleypixel]

Joe, welcome to the MP.  Hummm...I know I'm the same way right now...just way too busy.  Maybe once you finish up school and gain sometime a project like this would be fun for you.  I wish I could help you but I just can't fullfill a request like this.

[JGonzales]

Thank you for at least considering it. 

[motleypixel]

Well, for shade I used IKEA tureen http://www.ikea.com/ru/ru/catalog/products/30081467 , it's 28cm(11") in diameter, as for vent reducer that's not vent reducer , it's just IKEA tin (3.3") http://www.ikea.com/ru/ru/catalog/products/20083650.
The only one disadvantage of that design is weight (1 kg without camera, flash and flash trigger). What's weight of your device? 

Mine weighs 1lb 5.8oz

[cstark]

Does anyone have an opinion as to whether or not the Nikon SB-400 is powerful enough for a setup like this? (or whatever the entry-level Canon flash is)

I am interested in making a ring flash and I own the sb-400.  Thanks for the help!

[motleypixel]

Welcome cstark to the MP...good questions...I know the Canon 430 is good enough...420 (discontinued?) may not be...well...it lacks manual settings. 

Any Nikonions what to chime in?