6. Bounced flash
6.1 Bounced flash in automatic flash mode
It is advisable to check prior to the actual exposure whether the light is sufficient for the selected aperture. Please refer to chapter 9 „Correct exposure indicati- on“ for the corresponding procedure.
6.2 Bounced flash in manual flash mode
The required camera aperture in the manual flash mode is best established with an exposure meter. If an exposure meter is not available observe the follo- wing rule of thumb:
guide number lighting distance x 2
to establish the
This rule of thumb only applies to rooms with a normal ceiling height.
The guide number for the given film speed can be |
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selected from the table in Chapter 12 „Technical |
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Data“. |
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The lighting distance is the distance between the |
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camera and the subject. |
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Tilting the reflector: |
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Hold the mecablitz with one hand and use the other |
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hand to pull the reflector head forward, out of the |
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casing, until the stop point is reached. You can then tilt | k | |
the reflector vertically upward by about 80°. | ||
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