flash/gel/yes I am interested

Calina

Let's just say I might have some gel filters on their way to me, for the front of my flash.

Is there anything remotely resembling a gel filter holder for a Speedlite that doesn't resemble something from Blue Peter which I can just fit on the flash that I can slide the little gel things into? Bear in mind that a key requirement here is "wind resistant". Sellotaping something to the flash is not desirable. I have been googling and have come across about 10 tutorials to build flimsy looking cardboard things myself. I might consider using a diffuser but for various reasons this is not my most desired solution and the other options that google has been sending my way involve gel filter holders for lenses.

stcstc

if you make the gel long enough you could just use some double sided velcro and wrap it round the head of the speedlite and the gel

Fajitas!

Velcro is the best way - You can also use it to attache softboxes and the like, so it's a worthy addition.

4sb

A slight twist on the velcro approach
http://strobist.blogspot.com/2008/07/mount-your-mods-with-speed-straps.html

King Eric

I have these puppies on my flash all the time, have never come off when i didnt want them too

i use velcro like this
http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/03/lighting-101-using-gels-to-correct.html

with vecro permanently stuck to the flash as done here
http://lightingmods.blogspot.com/2007/11/flash-gels-for-correcting-color.html

you can get the velcro in homebase

i dont get the whole speed straps thing, the velcro doesnt affect the flash or look unprofessional

If you've just ordered the book of samples and want longer lengths in different colours send me a pm and i'll sort you out some evening next week.

shrapnel222

anyone know what size gels you need for a nikon SB 600 speedlite?

ttcomet

At the moment I am using an extremely sophisticated method, 2 or 3 blobs of white tack .

I keep meaning to pick up some of those velcro pads form a DIY shop.

ttcomet

I just stumbled on this not sure if it meets your requirements.