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[havalotta]

I've used the ole flash technique on distant objects before knowing it would not illuminate things because it speeds up the shot so there's less blurring from movement.

I suppose one could smother the flash with a tissue or something if you couldn't find where to turn it down.

[NEWisc]

Originally Posted by Sage

Place lens against foam bowl
Mark circle and cut it out
Some like the circle off-center so the widest part can cover more of the flash
Make little slash cuts around the hole of bowl. This makes the bowl fit more snugly.

Which Lumix do you use?

I have the FZ 100. Here's a photo of the instructions in the manual about adjusting the flash:




What EV setting would you suggest for bug closeups when using the foam bowl with flash? The settings range from -3 to +3.

[Sage]

For macros, I set mine at minus 1-2/3, the stop just before -2. Play around with some subjects to the results you're getting. Good luck!

[NEWisc]

Thank you for your help Sage! I hope to try this technique out in the next couple of days.

[dapjwy]

Originally Posted by havalotta

I've used the ole flash...

Those first few words got me thinking: Remember flash bulbs! (The cube that would spin until all were used up...the long strip ones?)