I'm still somewhat timid about setting up and using the PM-LSD lights: Have
you seen what the bulbs cost to replace? But I do have T32s that I'm not
afraid to use, if I can just find a way to get the light shining in the
right direction. I think a homemade snoot might be the answer.
A centering mirror and shade stage plate were included in a bundle of macro
kit on the auction site about 3 weeks ago. They found a good home. :-)
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Clay Nichols [mailto:Clay.Nichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: 04 June 2009 19:10
> To: Olympus Camera Discussion
> Subject: Re: [OM] Flash and Macro?
>
> 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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