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Re: [OM] Reduced Flash Intensity for CloseUps

Subject: Re: [OM] Reduced Flash Intensity for CloseUps
From: "Jim Nichols" <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:51:45 -0500
Thanks, Ken.

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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From: "Ken Norton" <ken@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, August 16, 2010 1:39 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] Reduced Flash Intensity for CloseUps


> I'm reminded of something....
> 
> The old Olympus IS-1, 2 and 3 had a matched macro "lens" (supplemental
> optic) which you could buy. It came with a plastic flash diffuser when
> mounted on top of the lens. The on-camera flash would fire through
> this diffuser.  It REALLY worked well. Oh, and the macro lens itself
> was a multi-element affair that was remarkably good. I sold more than
> one picture taken with that setup as well as that lens mounted on my
> 100 F2.8.
> 
> What is kinda neat is how much plastic packaging today is easily
> modified into flash diffusers. Just buy a CF memory card and cut open
> the package from around the perimeter. After card removal, you can use
> a spray adhesive to secure the coffee filter to it. Then start cutting
> away. Cut a slightly more than half-moon circle in the bottom part of
> this filter ever so slightly smaller than the diameter of your lens.
> If you are really good you can pinch hold it in place with a UV
> filter. Otherwise leave a couple of tabs on it which can be folded
> over onto the lens barrel and secure it with pony-tail rubber bands.
> (there is a reason why I've grown my hair out).
> 
> Or just secure a partially inflated white balloon or condom to the
> on-camera flash.
> 
> AG
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