I would either cover up half the flash or throw a modifier on it.
Everything I have has more granularity.
On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 4:59 PM, Chuck Norcutt
<chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Anybody have any suggestions on how to cut the light output of a T-32 in
> full power manual mode by 1/2 stop? Using the low power setting on a
> T-32 drops the output by 2 stops. Using a filter holder and a T-32 ND4
> filter also drops it by 2 stops while the ND8 drops it by 4 stops.
>
> I can't use auto or TTL modes so have to figure out how to throttle it
> back in manual mode. I've thought about using some sort of ND gel
> filter but these things tend to cost more than the present value of a
> T-32. I've thought of sprinkling little stick-on black dots over the
> surface to block the light but don't know how well that would work. Any
> blockage needs to be distributed over the surface fairly evenly since I
> don't want to block the angle of coverage. Maybe a layer or two of
> exposed B&W film? What can you suggest that I haven't already thought of?
>
> Thanks,
> Dr. Flash (looking for lower power)
>
>
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