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Re: [OM] Reduced Flash Intensity for CloseUps

Subject: Re: [OM] Reduced Flash Intensity for CloseUps
From: Rick Beckrich <rbeckrich@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:18:52 -0400
Why do I have such a problem with the image someone of someone standing over
an an insect and unwrapping a condom?

On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 2:51 PM, Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:

> Thanks, Ken.
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ken Norton" <ken@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, August 16, 2010 1:39 PM
> Subject: Re: [OM] Reduced Flash Intensity for CloseUps
>
>
> > I'm reminded of something....
> >
> > The old Olympus IS-1, 2 and 3 had a matched macro "lens" (supplemental
> > optic) which you could buy. It came with a plastic flash diffuser when
> > mounted on top of the lens. The on-camera flash would fire through
> > this diffuser.  It REALLY worked well. Oh, and the macro lens itself
> > was a multi-element affair that was remarkably good. I sold more than
> > one picture taken with that setup as well as that lens mounted on my
> > 100 F2.8.
> >
> > What is kinda neat is how much plastic packaging today is easily
> > modified into flash diffusers. Just buy a CF memory card and cut open
> > the package from around the perimeter. After card removal, you can use
> > a spray adhesive to secure the coffee filter to it. Then start cutting
> > away. Cut a slightly more than half-moon circle in the bottom part of
> > this filter ever so slightly smaller than the diameter of your lens.
> > If you are really good you can pinch hold it in place with a UV
> > filter. Otherwise leave a couple of tabs on it which can be folded
> > over onto the lens barrel and secure it with pony-tail rubber bands.
> > (there is a reason why I've grown my hair out).
> >
> > Or just secure a partially inflated white balloon or condom to the
> > on-camera flash.
> >
> > AG
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