I suspect most of the macro lenses stick out far enough from the camera
that there would be a shadow cast by the lens in the image.
You're probably right when using the 50mm or 90mm macro to frame a large
flower there wouldn't be a shadow in it. The T32 manual uses a cat's
head as an example of when to use the tilt down. I suspect that all of
the macro lenses especially those on the telescoping tube would have
problems when focused very close.
The discussion got me to thinking about getting a large white plastic
diffuser (similar to the IS macro flash attachment) that I could slide
into my Cokin P filter mount, or in an emergency even holding a piece of
white paper near the front of the lens. There's definitely some things
to experiment with that might give softer lighting than the macro
flashes.
A friends Min*lta wonder brick SLR has a built in flash that is worse
than useless. With a Tamron 28-xxx lens, if you don't force the flash to
not fire you get a massive shadow. The flash tube in the Olympus T
flashes is probably positioned further in front of the camera though and
perhaps slightly higher. The built in flash of the IS is also probably
closer to the lens axis.
-jeff
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lama-Jim L'Hommedieu" <lamadoo@xxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [OM] Macro Flash Shoe Ring question
> Jeff,
> I don't think anyone's yet mentioned about the T32's "point-down"
mode.
>
> Maybe it's common knowledge so everyone skipped it. Under the chin of
the flash tube is a thin slide. Move it to one side and you
> can tip the tube down about 15 degrees.
>
> For closeups, you could also put the Wide Diffusor (for 24mm wide
angle lens) on there.
>
> Maybe it would be wise to get the T32 off the camera all together but
I think that's already been covered.
>
> If you don't have a TTL cord,
> remember that you can always dial it down to "Quarter-powered manual"
mode (52 on the calculator). You'll have to move the flash
> off the camera on a flash cord but at least you can get it done
without the expense and wait of buying a TTL cord.
>
> Another way to directly light downward would be to direct it upward
instead. Bouncing it off the ceiling is what I mean.
>
> Lama
>
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