6. Bounce flash
with secondary reflector
6. Bounce flash
Fig. 15: Bounce flash with switched-on secondary reflector
The secondary reflector | produces frontal |
☞Use of the secondary reflector is only advisable for bounce flash photography.
The secondary reflector | is switched on and off with the switch | . |
Symbols on the LC display | indicate that the secondary reflector | is on |
(Fig. 16). If these symbols flash, you are advised that the main reflector is not til- ted and that use of the secondary reflector is not expedient.
When the secondary reflector is activated, 90% of the light will be emitted by the main reflector , and approx. 10% by the secondary reflector .
The stated percentages may vary when using the flash with partial light output levels and
If the light from the secondary reflector is too bright, it can be diminished by attaching one of the two light reducing filters. They are at the back of the main reflector and their characteristics are as follows:
•1 light grey filter with the symbol
•1 dark grey filter with the symbol
Fig. 16: Switching on the secondary reflector - Display
Mounting the light reducing filter:
•Tilt the main reflector | 90° upwards. |
•Remove the required light reducing filter from the back of the main reflector.
•Slip the light reducing filter on the secondary reflector , over the AF measuring beam aperture, and allow it to lock in place.
Bouncing the flash in the auto and TTL modes
It is advisable to check prior to the actual exposure whether the light is sufficient for the selected aperture. Proceed in the manner described in ch. 14, p. 47.
Bouncing the flash in the manual mode
The required camera aperture in the manual mode is best established with an exposure meter. Observe the following rule of thumb if an exposure meter is not available:
Guide number
Camera aperture =
Light distance x 2
to establish a guide value for the aperture that can then be varied by + 1
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