The Last Look

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The Last Look
November 9, 2008

Todays Useless Tip

If you are able to take close up pictures with one hand, or are using a tripod, have you noticed how dark sometimes the centre of the subject is ??

I have just made a ‘mini reflector’ out of a piece of stiff card.
The card measures 11.5×6.5 cm.

I sprayed adhesive on one side, and covered it with aluminium kitchen foil, (shiny side up) and when that dried, turned it over, and done the same with gold coloured foil.

It works a treat, and will easily fit in a pocket or bag.

Works with just a bit of white card also.

Well, I think its a good idea anyway.

salsbells69

not so useless then! Well done you magiver you!!!
The Last Look replied

Thanks Sal.

So easy and simple, but so effective. x
roybarry

Cool beans!!
The Last Look replied

Thanks mate.
janeymac

I agree that’s a great tip ! jane x
The Last Look replied

Thanks Jane. x
Yool

Thank you for this great idea !!!!
The Last Look replied

Thank you Mariola.
Inexpensive, and there is always some spare card and foil around.
Kimberley Davitt

Fab tips Richard, This site is getting better more people adding hints tips

thanks
The Last Look replied

You’re welcome Kim.
Glad to be of service. :-))
linsads

this sounds a great idea i will definitely give it a go. thanks Richard for sharing :-)
The Last Look replied

No problem Lindsay.
Its just Ideal for those ‘little’ things, and it so easy to do.
Always will to help. :-))
Irene Burdell

You are good at this Richard didn’t you make something out of a plastic bottle once ?
The Last Look replied

A flash diffuser from a milk (plastic) bottle.

Many thanks Irene. xox
mikequigley

keep passing on the useless information – sounds a great idea mq
The Last Look replied

Many thanks Mike.

Cheap & cheerful, especially in todays economic climate.
DonDavisUK

Sounds good to me, but I got a free reflector when I subscribed to Digital Photo Mag:)) It’s sound a bit too Blue Peter for me, I’d probably get glue all over my pocket;)) LOL. Blessings Don.
The Last Look replied

Ahhh. Blue Peter.
Thanks Don, and I know the reflector you are referring to.
This is just a mini version. :-))