On Sun, 1 Aug 1999 WKato@xxxxxxx wrote:
>In a message dated 99-07-31 18:48:01 EDT, you write:
>You need to find the ND filters to fit in the special slot that you access by
>tilting the flash head upward revealing a groove to install the filter.
>
>> Question: I want to take a photo with a camera/flash to subject
distance
>> closer than that minimum on the T32 calc panel per ASA setting. With the
>> 50/1.8MC, the min aperture is f:16; with the 1.4MC, I can get f:22. Of
>> course, I can put a PL filter and get another stop less light or put a
>> plastic diffuser in front of the flash.
>
>You will need a diffuser for wide angles, a ND filter or even a double layer
>of tissue in a pinch. You can use a Stofen or even an umbrella or use bounce.
>Anything you do will cut down on the minimum camera to subject distance. I
>just bought an white Ultralight umbrella from Office Max or Office Depot just
>to use as a flash umbrella. With an extension cable you can strap or Velcro
>it to the shaft of the umbrella (you lose TTL however).
IIRC, the T32 is good to 24mm on its own; the widest I have is 28, so WA
is not a concern at the moment. I can't really use bounce if I'm so close
to a subject, whether it be something in a display, or a person (I shudder
at the mere thought of blasting someone in such close proximity to the
flash!)
I asked this mostly regarding trying to flash photo stuff in a display,
like a museum. It probably would be better to use natural light, no? They
might even prohibit flash, although I don't see how it would degrade
minerals....
/Acer Victoria
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