Stephen wrote: SH> ...with setting the aperture on the flash. Pat White responded that as a SH> general rule "full power in bright sunshine, down a stop on cloudy days." I SH> know it's a basic question but does "down a stop" refer to a wider or SH> narrower aperture?
Narrower. On cloudy days you would want less flash output, no more than opening the shadows and giving a glimpse in the eyes. Full or more power will only emphasize the flash as the main light source, altering the natural look of the subject. On the contrary, when it is sunny and the subject has deep shadows, you need full power or even one extra stop to open the shadows and the flash effect still won't be obvious. Servus, Alin - 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 .
