Review Digital Camera World 09-11-2014

Digital Camera World

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DIY Photography Hacks: how to make a clamp to direct off-camera flash Sep 10th 2014, 23:01, by jmeyer In our latest DIY Photography Hacks tutorial we show you how to make a really simple clamp for your off-camera flash using a few bits and pieces from around the house! Off-camera flash is one of the most effective ways to introduce extra light into your shots. However, with one hand taken up by the camera and the other directing the light, it's often a juggling act to get the composition and the direction of the lighting to work in harmony. The solution is to use a simple flash clamp. I converted a DIY clamp using a bolt, a few nuts and washers, a mini ball head bought for £5 on eBay, and a handy cold shoe adapter called a Frio. DON’T MISS: How to make your own DIY tripod holder! How to make a DIY photography clamp for your flashgun Prepare the clamp Drill a 1/4 inch hole through one of the handles of a clamp. Don't make the hole too large because you want as little play as possible. Screw a nut onto a 1/4 inch bolt.   Fit the bolt Now push this bolt through the hole in the handle, then thread a washer on, then screw on the second nut. Ensure that there's little or no movement once the nut is tight. SEE MORE: How to make a DIY anti-flare shield with wire and black card Add the other nuts Add another nut, a washer, and another nut. Doing this will enable you to tighten the group under the small ball head once attached, keeping the whole unit tight.   Attach the ball head The ball head should have a standard 1/4 inch thread at the base. Attach it to the bolt, then adjust the group of nuts with a spanner so they sit tightly under the ball head. SEE MORE: Best ball head for tripods – 6 top models tested and rated Bolt on the Frio Once this is secure, screw the Frio (£10/$14) directly onto the top of the head. Make sure that everything is tight and secure. The flash will now slot directly into the Frio. SEE MORE: 6 simple lighting setups for shooting portraits at home Attach the flash The clamp is now complete and ready to use. Simply use the clamp jaws to attach your flashgun to any available object, then you're ready to shoot. READ MORE DIY Photography Hacks: why a blank CD case makes the perfect rain guard for your lens How to use a tablet or laptop as a light source for your portraits Best studio flash kits: 6 models tested and rated Flash photography basics: every common question answered Studio Lighting: 4 seriously simple lighting techniques to try at home

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