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Re: [OM] Dr. Flash asks a flash question

Subject: Re: [OM] Dr. Flash asks a flash question
From: Ken Norton <ken@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2013 17:14:18 -0600
I would either cover up half the flash or throw a modifier on it.
Everything I have has more granularity.

On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 4:59 PM, Chuck Norcutt
<chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Anybody have any suggestions on how to cut the light output of a T-32 in
> full power manual mode by 1/2 stop?  Using the low power setting on a
> T-32 drops the output by 2 stops.  Using a filter holder and a T-32 ND4
> filter also drops it by 2 stops while the ND8 drops it by 4 stops.
>
> I can't use auto or TTL modes so have to figure out how to throttle it
> back in manual mode.  I've thought about using some sort of ND gel
> filter but these things tend to cost more than the present value of a
> T-32.  I've thought of sprinkling little stick-on black dots over the
> surface to block the light but don't know how well that would work.  Any
> blockage needs to be distributed over the surface fairly evenly since I
> don't want to block the angle of coverage.  Maybe a layer or two of
> exposed B&W film?  What can you suggest that I haven't already thought of?
>
> Thanks,
> Dr. Flash (looking for lower power)
>
>
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