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Re: [OM] Manual flash, was: Radio receivers compatible with FL-36R/FL-50

Subject: Re: [OM] Manual flash, was: Radio receivers compatible with FL-36R/FL-50R?
From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:18:32 -0500
Well, clearly my personal discovery is not unique.  I did have that link 
and obviously didn't read it closely enough.  It took me a while to 
figure out the diffuser panel could be used that way.

Dr. Flash

Moose wrote:
> Chuck Norcutt wrote:
>> You may be referring to the 580EX's "catchlight" panel as the 580EX has both 
>> a catchlight and diffuser panel.  The catchlight panel is a white panel 
>> designed specifically for reflecting some light forward when the flash is 
>> used in ceiling bounce position.  
> Nope, didn't read about the 580EX.
>> The diffuser panel is for  extending the angle of coverage to an 18mm lens. 
>> The 540EZ doesn't have a catchlight panel but the diffuser panel does manage 
>> to work somewhat the same way if you just pull it out but don't fold it over 
>> the flash tube.  You will not find what I described in the 540EZ manual.
>>   
> I didn't have that manual until your recent link posting about the 
> excellent old manual source. There are some other quite useful resources 
> on the web which I read before deployment.. This one is very clear, yet 
> comprehensive and specifically talks about use of the diffuser panel for 
> fill light. <http://eosdoc.com/manuals/flash/540EZ/>
> 
> Others I used are 
> <http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/eos/EOS-1n/Flash/Canon_540EZ/index.htm>
> and <http://photonotes.org/articles/eos-flash/index.html>
> 
> Moose
> 
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