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DIY FlashBender

Sep 1, 2010 by Udi Tirosh 1 Comment

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DIY Flash BendersIn this post reader Bob Jordan walks us through a DIY one-piece, strobe modifier, which is kinda like a FlashBender. Which in turn kinda remind me of the Honl system (which also has a Honl DIY version).

I am a big fan of the Honl speed strap system and have been using it along with my DIY straps and other additions for a long time. The high control along with the very light weight serve as an excellent on the go modifier system. While I have never tried the Bender, it looks like a worthy alternative. <switching to Jondan> I call it the Tiger-Lite. Lite…because it weighs about an ounce completely assembled, so you can easily use it on camera if you wish. I pattered this using a 580EXII which has a width of about 2.75″. It can be used on or for any flash. If your flash head is significantly wider or narrower however, you might wish to adjust the “spine” dimension.

Here is all you need to do it…

TigerLiteA

Cut 3 squares to the dimensions shown. The mesh cuts easily with sizzors. Staple a doubled over piece of mesh about 3″ high to act as a reinforced spine dead center at the bottom of the mesh square approximately the width of your flash head.

Tiger-LiteStep1

Start stapling. Try to stay close to the edge so you can cover the staples with electrical tape later.

Tiger-LiteStep2

Make 2 cuts 1.5″ from the bottom and about 4.25″ in (until you reach the spine).

Tiger-LiteStep3

Now tape and add velcro to strap…

Tiger-LiteStep4

Add snoot velcro…

Tiger-LiteStep-5

Bend to any configuration you need or…

Tiger-LiteStep6

use as snoot…

Tiger-LiteStep7

…and there you have the Tiger-lite. Happy shooting!!!

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About Udi Tirosh

Udi Tirosh is an entrepreneur, photography inventor, journalist, educator, and writer based in Israel. With over 25 years of experience in the photo-video industry, Udi has built and sold several photography-related brands. Udi has a double degree in mass media communications and computer science.

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