Flash in bounce position
Instead of transparent panel, I swap with the
solid white panel.
Picture shown is the transparent panel
Instead of transparent panel, I swap with the
solid white panel.
Picture shown is the transparent panel
I was out with my family in our favorite Waterfront Pizza in Foster City. I noted the ceiling is all
black and light was dim. So I found the good reason to swap the transparent panel with the solid white panel so that the bounce flash light is reflected through the white panel instead of going off to the ceiling and absorbed much into the dark ceiling. The white panel is found to be effective. I may have darker pictures than ideal but some flash strength adjustment or proper post processing will do fine for the pictures. All shots were done with Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 and Spectra Light Diffuser solid white panel attached to Pentax AF540 flash.#1
1/60 sec, f/4.0, 50mm, iso 200, 0 Ev, bounced flash
Spectra Light Solid White Panel
1/60 sec, f/4.0, 50mm, iso 200, 0 Ev, bounced flash
Spectra Light Solid White Panel
#2
1/60 sec, f/4.0, 38mm, iso 200, 0 Ev,
bounced flash, Spectra Light Solid White Panel
1/60 sec, f/4.0, 38mm, iso 200, 0 Ev,
bounced flash, Spectra Light Solid White Panel
#3
1/80 sec, f/4.0, 55mm, iso 200, 0 Ev,
bounced flash, Spectra Light Solid White Panel
1/80 sec, f/4.0, 55mm, iso 200, 0 Ev,
bounced flash, Spectra Light Solid White Panel
I am quite happy in using the white panel as a reflector when the ceiling is black in color not serving well for the bounced flash. I normally prefer to use the transparent panel as it acts both as a reflector and partial light goes through it to ceiling for the diffused lighting for the subject.
Impressions & Notes:
- I use the solid white panel when the ceiling is not appropriate for bouncing light from the flash.
- I find the solid white panel more effective than the built in bounce card in Pentax AF540. For one it is much bigger in size and the most important enhancement is the angle that I can set in relation to the flash head.
- I can also slide the Velcro strap up and down the flash head to make minor adjustment to the distance between the flash head and the reflector
- I did try out the golden panel but I think I used it wrongly for indoor as shots come out too warm with a golden touch on faces in the dark. Perhaps, I would try the golden panel another time in outdoor setting for portraits.
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