Well, clearly my personal discovery is not unique. I did have that link
and obviously didn't read it closely enough. It took me a while to
figure out the diffuser panel could be used that way.
Dr. Flash
Moose wrote:
> Chuck Norcutt wrote:
>> You may be referring to the 580EX's "catchlight" panel as the 580EX has both
>> a catchlight and diffuser panel. The catchlight panel is a white panel
>> designed specifically for reflecting some light forward when the flash is
>> used in ceiling bounce position.
> Nope, didn't read about the 580EX.
>> The diffuser panel is for extending the angle of coverage to an 18mm lens.
>> The 540EZ doesn't have a catchlight panel but the diffuser panel does manage
>> to work somewhat the same way if you just pull it out but don't fold it over
>> the flash tube. You will not find what I described in the 540EZ manual.
>>
> I didn't have that manual until your recent link posting about the
> excellent old manual source. There are some other quite useful resources
> on the web which I read before deployment.. This one is very clear, yet
> comprehensive and specifically talks about use of the diffuser panel for
> fill light. <http://eosdoc.com/manuals/flash/540EZ/>
>
> Others I used are
> <http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/eos/EOS-1n/Flash/Canon_540EZ/index.htm>
> and <http://photonotes.org/articles/eos-flash/index.html>
>
> Moose
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