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I couldn't believe that I had missed the External Flash (strobe) settings before when I finally read about them the other day. I have been studying my manual looking for points I may have missed, and lo! There it was! :11:
The only thing said about the diffuser in the manual tho....
BTW, if you haven't downloaded the manual for your camera to your computer, I suggest that it's a good idea. Makes so much easier than just reading.
thanks for your opinion....!
:dunce: And all this time I've been wishing that I could do that, trying to shoot beyond 6 feet, and within 3 ft without overflashing. So nice that I finally learned that I can - and how: Footnote: "Press the flash button and select the appropriate flash mode using the" An illustrative pic would have been nice.Using the Flash in External Flash Mode
When the camera is set to Ext Flash mode the cameras flash will always fire. This will trigger the SeaLife External Flash (SL960) or Digital Flash (SL960D) to fire.
In order to achieve proper image exposure, it may be necessary to select from one of the following three flash modes:
- NORMAL FLASH - This is the default setting ideal for proper exposure from 1 yd (1m) to 2 yd (2m).
- MACRO FLASH - This flash setting is ideal for shooting distances inside of 1 yd. (1m)
- FAR FLASH - Select this flash mode for best exposure beyond 2 yds (2m) shooting distance.
The only thing said about the diffuser in the manual tho....
Now that I have finally discovered the macro mode for the strobe, do I need to bother with the diffuser on any but the whitest backgrounds if I am not using a close-up lens...?6. Use the SeaLife Flash Accessories to enhance color and brightness.
Water filters out light and red/yellow colors resulting in darker, bluer images. The only way to prevent this from occurring is by taking pictures at shallow depths (within 10-15 depth on a sunny day) or by using artificial light, like the SeaLife External (SL960) or Digital (SL960D) Flash. The Flash easily mounts to the
bottom of the housing. The flexible arm allows you to direct the flash at the subject. Even two flashes can be mounted onto the housing for an evenly illuminated and shadow-free image. This system blocks the built-in flash and prevents backscatter. The flexible flash arms allow quick adjustments of the flash. An optional Flash Diffuser can be snapped onto the flash head and is highly recommended for close-up shots of bright, reflective subjects.
BTW, if you haven't downloaded the manual for your camera to your computer, I suggest that it's a good idea. Makes so much easier than just reading.
thanks for your opinion....!