Viewing post #878678 by evermorelawnless

GoatDriver said:

you can hand hold the unit...just be careful not to "scare" your subject by bumping the plant or item that it is siting on
...(don't ask how I know this )

I built a similar yet much less complex thing described in this thread:
The thread "Budget close-ups - Adding a flash to the mix" in Photography Tips & Techniques forum

I like the way yours goes all around instead of merely diffusing. But I've had a ton of good luck with mine handheld. But generally when the camera was on a tripod and I was using a remote (on static subjects). Danged buggies don't sit still for long enough for that setup, though.