How To: DIY DSLR Pop Up Flash Diffuser

I've seen a great deal of DIY flash diffusers on google, all ranging in cost, some made from foam, some cardboard, some bubble wrap even! But typically you can only find DIY diffusers for external / hotshoe flashes.

However if you're like me and stuck with the pop-up flash for the time being, but still want a diffuser, then read on!

The DIY pop up flash diffuser - costs NOTHING!
(Pictures in sequence below)

What you'll need:

An empty milk bottle, ruler, sharpie / marker pen & scissors (and of course your camera)!

Step 1 - Mark out the bottle as per picture below, repeat on both sides, and link up your marks (behind bottle handle)

Step 2 - Cut it out, (If you're young, please get an adult to do it for you) you should be left with something looking like the picture.

Step 3 - Measure + mark the lens size as per picture. Then cut this out with your scissors (I also cut an extra notch to fit inside where the flash pops up from - see picture)

Step 4 - Cut the long piece of plastic - so that you can make a latch, you'll have to measure this yourself (you'll see what I done in the picture)

Step 5 - Make a slit in the plastic for your little latch to go through, this will act as a lock to stop it falling off.

And you're done! A totally free DIY DSLR pop up flash diffuser made from a milk bottle.
Happy snapping!