# Diffuser for DIY scan light source

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**Category:** Digital Camera Scanning\
**Created:** [September 5, 2020, 2:13am UTC](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/diffuser-for-diy-scan-light-source/2402 "2020-09-05T02:13:12Z")\
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Easiest thing would be to get what is available in places near you and try out a few things.

When I did such tests, I used a piece of frosted/milky plastic and found that the position between the light and the object [can make a difference](https://forums.negativelabpro.com/t/lighting-and-detail/2237).

The diffusor looks fairly neutral, but it changes colors slightly. Watch out for this while shopping.

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