Flash diffuser for 450D pop up flash....

     My daughter told me last night that her school is doing a prize giving session on Thursday and the parents are invited.  Typically the students will also do stage shows.  So that means I'll have an opportunity to take photos.  Which, in turn means I'll need my nifty 250 on hand. So, it looks like I have to put my plans to send in the Nifty 250 in for calibration on hold for a few days.

     Sigh...  Looks like I'll only be able to send it in next week.  On the upside, I'll have an opportunity to put the nifty 250 through its paces for an indoor event and see how it performs.  I'll also be using my 50mm MkII.  Which got me to thinking - I think I need a flash diffuser. However, I don't have one of the external flashes, just my on board, pop up flash.  So I was wondering if there is such a thing as a flash diffuser for the Canon on board flash.  This would really help to soften the light and not cast harsh shadows.  It would be really handy for macro shots too.  With this diffuser, I'd no longer need to use a piece of paper (or wrap the flash with a kleenex) to soften the light.

     So I went on the Net in search of this beast.  My first stop is naturally Shashinki.com.  I recall having seen such an accessory on this site before.  After a short time browsing, I found it (see pic below).  I also discovered that, priced at around USD 7, its no beast.

You mount it on your camera's hot shoe when you want to use it, and that's it.  In theory, simple and effective.  How effective, we'll have to find out once the item arrives.  Yes, I've ordered and paid for it at Shashinki.  Hopefully, they ship it today so that I can get it tomorrow morning.  As it is very inexpensive, trying it out was a no brainer for me.  If it doesn't work out, I'll get a really nice external flash... (after I get my 135 L that is... heheh).

     I'll post a quick review of it as soon as I receive it..