[L33tGreg]

Hey yall.

I'm having a problem using my Metz 58 in some situations. It works great when I can bounce off a light colored ceiling or wall but I'm often forced to use it directly when in a place with very high ceilings or dark colors (museums). What sort of flash modifier would you recommend when I'm in these situations? I'd think I could get away with off-camera flash when I'm not moving around but that doesn't work well in a museum.

Thanks.

[atupdate]

I really like this DIY version.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/do-yourself/50941-diy-making-flash-bouncer.html

You can see how much shadow reduction is possible with this design in my example pictures in the link below. In addition, notice how I attach the unit to the flash on it's longest axis. This allow you to flip the flash head up with the bouncer facing forward when shooting in the portrait orientation.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/do-yourself/50941-diy-making-flash-bouncer-2.html#post487753

Tim

[elho_cid]

I tried several different DIY solutions and I was never completely happy with light. I'm satisfied with LUMIQUEST Soft Box LTP LQ-124. I have my flash on P-TTL wire in one hand, camera in the other hand and it works great.

[slip]

If the ceiling is to high, try bouncing it off the side of walls, or even behind you. works well most of the time

cheers

randy

[liukaitc]

actually for recently event shot...I only shot directly without any bounce...
the photo come out not bad...
I personally think shot directly is fine, and can save a lot flash power
just buy a good flash bracket, so in potrait mode it can avoid nasty side shadow

some sample pic I took with direct flash in a event a few days ago