Flash Techniques; Bounce Flash - Metz mecablitz 26 AF-1 digital Mode D'emploi

6 Flash techniques

6.1 Bounce flash

Bounce flash illuminates the subject more softly and
reduces dense shadows. It also reduces the drop in light
from foreground to background that occurs for physical
reasons.
The flash unit can be tilted vertically for indirect flash.
To avoid colour cast in your shots, the reflective surface
should be colour-neutral or white.
The flash unit can be tilted via a hinge in the mounting
foot. There are 4 different stop positions:
- 0° / "lying" on the camera
First close-up range position, also for transport
- 20°
Second close-up range position
- 40°
Normal position (unit flashes in the direction of the
optical axis)
- 90° / main body is vertical
Position for indirect flashes (diagonally upwards)
Please note:
• The two close-up range positions result in illuminated
areas at different distances. In the 0° position, a test
photograph, for example, should be taken to check
whether there is any shadowing caused by the lens.
• Indirect flashes with the 90° position illuminate the
subject more softly and reduce dense shadows.
This also reduces the light loss from the foreground to
background that occurs for physical reasons.
• When tilting the main flash body, make sure that it
snaps into place in the 90° position to prevent direct
light from falling on the subject from the reflector.
• To avoid colour casts in your shots, the reflective
surface should be colour-neutral or white.
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