Flash Techniques; Bounce Flash - Metz mecablitz 64 AF-1 digital Mode D'emploi

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13 Flash techniques

13.1 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 reflector of the flash unit can be
swivelled horizontally and tilted vertically
for bounce flash.
Tilting the reflector
• Press the release button
reflector from the lock while turning it to the
desired position.
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The reflector is locked only in the normal
position.
To avoid colour cast in your shots, the
reflective surface should be colour-neutral
or white.
When tilting the reflector vertically, make
sure that it is turned through an angle that
is wide enough to prevent direct light from
falling on the subject. For this reason the
reflector should be tilted at least as far as the
60° lock-in position.
When the reflector head is tilted, the reflector
is moved to a position of 70 mm in order to
prevent the subject from being additionally
illuminated by dispersed light.
The range and position of the reflector is not
displayed.
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