Demb Flash Diffuser Instructions
Putting It On:
Attaching the Flip-it!
Center the black base attachment section on the side or back of your flash with your left hand. This illustration shows mounting on the side. While holding firmly with your left hand, pull the strap hard and wrap it around. Stick the Velcro down.
Attaching the Clear Panel:
Center the clear panel on the side opposite the Flip-it! with your right hand. Wrap the ends around.
Mounting the Flip-it! on Either Side of Your Flash:
The base attachment is exremely flexible for mounting on either the long side or short side of your flash.
Changing the Angle of the Reflector Panel:
Grasping the hinge rather than the reflector will greatly increase the life of the reflector.
Changing the Angle of the Clear Panel
Peel one side off. Change the angle. Stick it back down.
Understanding How the Reflector Panel Works:
The lighting from the rear panel changes as you use different angles. Slightly back of vertical gives the softest light and least shadows. 45° forward gives maximum bounce power when you need it. In-between positions let you fine tune the light as you need.
Understanding How the Clear Panel Works:
The diffuser can be set forward for close-ups anywhere or medium shots in a room with a ceiling. It can be set vertically for medium shots in a high-ceiling room or outdoors. Hooding the flash is the most powerful setting.
New users should practice using each part separately before putting the two together. You may find that using one element or the other alone is your best solution to many lighting situations.
Putting It All Together
Normally photographers set the clear panel in a slightly forward position and change the angle of the Flip-it! reflector according to the softness and power needed. If maximum bounce power is required for special shots, like wedding processionals in large spaces, the clear panel is taken off and reattached afterwards.
General Procedure Suggestion
In all photography situations, both indoors and outside, start with the least powerful setting (reflector all the way back). Add power with the reflector only as needed.