XBOX Launch

[imaginary_number]

Here's the story: bought a new metz32z-1 @ ard 5 pm, went to the launch; while queuing up, read the manual. Went in, fumbled with the flash and just started snapping.

Here're the results:

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As I'm new with this flash, comments/advice on the use of flash would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Btw, direct flash was used.
Settings on the flash: f2.8, ISO 200, focal length 28 mm.

[denizenx]

manual flash? maybe up the power a bit

[mylau]

Quote: Originally posted by imaginary_number As I'm new with this flash, comments/advice on the use of flash would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Btw, direct flash was used. Settings on the flash: f2.8, ISO 200, focal length 28 mm.

Set EV to +1 on the flash.

[MrBig]

*YAWN*

[Larry]

the shadows a bit harsh... does the Metz come with any difuser or bounce card? should try to soften the shadow lines a bit...

[imaginary_number]

Quote: Originally posted by denizenx manual flash? maybe up the power a bit

Was using auto mode actually; Thanks for the advice, will experiment more with the flash.

[imaginary_number]

Quote: Originally posted by mylau Set EV to +1 on the flash.

In other words, you're saying that the image is underexposed?

[imaginary_number]

Quote: Originally posted by Larry the shadows a bit harsh... does the Metz come with any difuser or bounce card? should try to soften the shadow lines a bit...

Nope, no diffuser nor bounce card was included. As a matter of fact, I was told that there's no omni-bounce available for this flash.

[Larry]

Quote: Originally posted by imaginary_number Nope, no diffuser nor bounce card was included. As a matter of fact, I was told that there's no omni-bounce available for this flash.

make your own bounce card using a stiff white card and velcro lor. helps a lot IMHO...

[denizenx]

try to see if it can bounce with enough power..
manual flash? got auto mode?

[imaginary_number]

Quote: Originally posted by Larry make your own bounce card using a stiff white card and velcro lor. helps a lot IMHO...

Any guidelines for making a bounce card? And btw, may I know where to buy velcro? Thanks.

[imaginary_number]

Quote: Originally posted by denizenx try to see if it can bounce with enough power.. manual flash? got auto mode?

It was an open-air environment so I couldn't use bounce flash; Btw, it has both auto and manual modes but I used the auto mode 'coz I wasn't sure how to use the manual mode at that time. Guess I've got to have more practice

[togu]

Quote: Originally posted by imaginary_number Any guidelines for making a bounce card? And btw, may I know where to buy velcro? Thanks.

You can get velcro from most of the stationery shops, i think. You can even use rubber bands for that.

I keep my bounce card to about 4 X 6 (4R size) and some gap for the attach to flash part. Not sure if it's too small tho.

[imaginary_number]

Quote: Originally posted by togu You can get velcro from most of the stationery shops, i think. You can even use rubber bands for that. I keep my bounce card to about 4 X 6 (4R size) and some gap for the attach to flash part. Not sure if it's too small tho.

Ok, thanks; May I know what material are you using for the bounce card?

[Larry]

Quote: Originally posted by imaginary_number Ok, thanks; May I know what material are you using for the bounce card?

if you've got old video tapes lying around, use the white plastic case covers. those are usually nice and stiff. velcro can also get from Art Friend @ Bras Basah or Spotlight @ Orchard.

[imaginary_number]

Ok, thanks a lot; will go and make my own bounce card soon

[imaginary_number]

Quote: Originally posted by togu some gap for the attach to flash part. Not sure if it's too small tho.

So you mean that the card is T-shaped?