Hi all,

I recently aquired a Lastolite diffuser from a mate who hadn't used it for over 10 years.

It is quite discoloured and has what looks like watermarks on it. In its present state, like a dirty old net curtain, it absorbs quite a lot of light and I fear it may give a slight 'tobacco' cast on white objects.

Can anyone recommend a cleaning method / product to restore it to a lovely pearly-white hue? It looks quite a delecate piece of kit and I don't want to ruin it!

Still, I wouldn't have liked to have done that shot with my 35mm macro! How big are they and how close did you have to get? I assume you used your 90mm?

Thanks everyone for your reassurances - faith in human nature now restored

Hi all,

I am a relatively new menber and this is my first post to the forum, although this week's comp. was the second one I have entered. The reason I havent contributed before was that I found all the answers to any questions I had (and much more) by simply doing a search of the forums, and seeing what a mine of information it was. Also, with being new, I don't yet feel competent enough to offer any advice to anyone. I'm sure I would have contributed all in good time.

I have entered the comp. and posted to the gallery as a way of getting useful and friendly advice from the members, and found any comments to be very valuable.

I had felt that this was a friendly and useful place to visit. However, some of the comments on this thread and under the competinion section (regarding people entering but not posting on the forum)have made me feel a little uneasy about entering again. I'm hoping someone can put my mind at ease, and that this site isn't 'cliquey' like some others.