Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/01/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Eric Welch wrote: > > At 05:22 PM 1/15/98 -0400, you wrote: > > >informed, explained it was from the tinge of the incandescent lights > >over the subject, and the flash is almost acting as fill in. If this > >is correct, absent moving the subject- when this is not possible- can > >I correct the "problem" in any way? Use of filter? Obviously, can't > >change film in mid roll. Perhaps I just have to accept this somewhat > >bothersome cast. > > Yes you can correct it. Get the appropriate filter for the lens that > corrects incandescent light. (It's blue). Why not just use tungsten film (the kodak T64 pushes 2 1/2 stops is better than T320) and use the daylight to 3200 Lee or Rosco filter over the flash. Works a dream. Though I often find that the SB-24 and other small strobe are so cold that even a bit more warming helps. donal - -- Donal Philby San Diego http://www.donalphilby.com