Flash techniques Tecniche lampo Técnicas de destello

The light bounced off the reflecting surfaces produces a soft and uniform illumination of the subject. The reflecting surface must be white or have a neutral colour, and it must not be structured, e.g. wooden beams in a ceiling as these might cause shadows. For colour effects just select the reflective sur- face in the desired colour.

Take into account that the maximum flash range is considerably diminished when bouncing the flash. The following rule of thumb will help you determine the maximum flash range for a room of normal height:

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Maximum flash range = –––––––––––––––––––––––––

(flash-to-subject distance x 2)

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