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Subject: [OM] Re: Got an on-camera pop-up flash?
From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:01:58 -0400
Sorry, it helps to include the link
<http://www.chucknorcutt.com/Christmas_2007/index.htm>

Chuck Norcutt wrote:
> I know I've shown these here before.  Everything in the bottom three 
> rows is single, on-camera flash.  But 5D's don't have pop-up flashes. If 
> there's any criticism of the light I think it's too even.
> 
> Dr. Flash
> 
> 
> Moose wrote:
>> Nathan Wajsman wrote:
>>> Flash Is Evil
>>>   
>> I'd like to agree wholeheartedly. I certainly don't like the look of 
>> on-camera flash, and am not patient enough for, nor really interested 
>> in, multiple off camera flashes. I'll go to considerable lengths to 
>> avoid flash.
>>
>> Sometimes, thought, it's the only tool for the job. Sitting around at 
>> kiddie bedtime in a darkish room, with people, especially one of the 
>> subjects, who move about quickly and often, flash is one answer. 
>> <http://galleries.moosemystic.net/MooseFoto/index.php?gallery=VisitKirsten> 
>>
>>
>> I suppose the 5D with a fast lens might have worked with a lot of 
>> shots to end up with some keepers. Room lighting was pretty uneven, 
>> but it might have worked out. But you know what? I don't usually carry 
>> that kind of gear on a casual visit where the real purpose is social 
>> and there are kids to help with - kids with fast hands.  :-)
>>
>> I had one kid sitting on each side of me at the restaurant. Just 
>> eating and keeping up with the little ones was enough to do there.
>>
>> I don't know if you remember the images of another friend's graduation 
>> from Seminary. Another case where I think flash was simply required 
>> for most of the subjects and situations. 
>> <http://galleries.moosemystic.net/MooseFoto/index.php?gallery=JuliaGrad>
>>
>> Lets hope for a Micro 4/3 with something like a tiny 15-40/1.4-2.0 .....
>>
>> Moose
>>
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