Metz 28 AF-4 N operating instructions Flash techniques and flash functions, Bounced flash

9. Flash techniques and flash functions

Fig. 5. Bounced flash

9.1 Bounced flash

Contrary to the dense shadows associated with full frontal flash as a result of the sharp drop of light from the foreground to the background, bounced flash will produce a soft and uniform rendition of both the subject and the background. For this purpose the reflector can be turned up vertically (up to 80°) so that the flash is „bounced“ back from a reflecting surface (e.g. white ceiling). The reflecting surface must be neutral in colour (for colour shots), e.g. white, and it must not be structured as this could cast shadows.

Tilting the reflector: Hold the mecablitz firmly with one hand, and then pull the reflector head out to the front of the case with the other hand. The reflector can now be tilted upwards vertically by approx. 80°.

☞PLEASE NOTE: Ensure that the reflector is tilted upwards at a sufficiently large angle so that no direct light from the reflector can fall upon the subject.

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