The above the camera position throws the shadows down and behind the subject where they are not so obvious and is preferred for such things as wedding photography.
Ciao, Graywolf ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----- Original Message ----- From: Delano Mireles <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, February 18, 2002 12:21 PM Subject: OT (sort of): Flash recommendation > Hi All, > > This is sort of an off topic question since it's not for a Pentax camera but > I imagine the same principles apply. I am looking for a flash for my Mamiya > MF (medium format :) camera. It does not provide TTL so I'm considering the > Sunpak 544 and the Vivitar 285 HV. The sunpak comes with handle and bracket > which of course sits to the side of the camera. The Vivtar would have to be > used with 3rd party bracket (looking at the Stroboframe Quick Flip 120) > which would position it above the camera. Can anyone tell me which would be > preferred - of the two postitions - and maybe why? I would think that above > the camera would be preferred to cut down on red eye but not sure. Any > comments or insight anyone could provide would be very appreciated. > > Thanks, > > Delano > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
