You are right. The flash spreads out too much and destroys the desired specimen
lighting when using a flash unit. Try using one the PM LSD or PM LD2
illuminators from Olympus or similar units. Or try putting a snoot (?snout)
over the flash head to narrow the output. One or a pair of T32's provides great
small specimen illumination especially when a little tent lighting is used.
The X-DE is a nice resource to own.
>>> Don Holbrook <donholbrook@xxxxxxxxxxx> 6/4/2009 1:50 PM >>>
Since no one replied, I'll take a stab. Not sure what you're doing, but I think
mirror housings need a narrow light beam which a flash isn't. Lieberkuhn
reflectors would probably work with the right bottom mirror, but have never
been able to obtain one to try. However, I have taken many photos with the LSD
stand and a pair of T32s on TTL. About 8" to either side and slightly above
works well. (for what it's worth)
----- Original Message -----
From: David D Miller
To: 'Olympus Camera Discussion'
Sent: Tue, 26 May 2009 07:12:01 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [OM] Flash and Macro?
I'm sure somebody's tried using TTL flash (e.g., T32) with the
Trans-Illuminator Base X-DE or with the Incident Illuminator Mirror
Housings.
Any tips or tricks? Or was it just not worth bothering with?
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