Here is a fantastic DIY Flash unit created by Marcell Nikolausz. Using fiber optics, he has redirected light from a single flash, and turned it into 4 separate light sources with different properties. A very creative, and possibly cost effective way of shooting macro photos in a studio setting.

“Fiberstrobe V3 home-made flash adapter for macro photography. The idea is to channel the light of one flash using fiber optic cables. I used 30 1mm diameter strands in one arm made of 1/4 loc-line modular hose. This enables the flexible and stable positioning of my light. You can attach any kind of light modifier to the end of the arms. You can see as example a gobo, a snoot, a diffuser and a mini beauty dish.” – fiberstrobe

Follow the link below for test photos using this contraption.

Link: fiberstrobe’s Flickr Profile

Link: fiberstrobe.blogspot.com

[via Strobist]