Better Beamer

Discussion

4 replies

Posted by Andy Bate on February 28, 2007 at 4:57 AM

Hi guys

Just got my Better Beamer and wondered if anyone had any tips on how to use it properley, i have it on a SB28dx and D1H/D200. Do i need to shoot in manaual or is AP ok???

Posted by Ed Cordes on February 28, 2007 at 8:02 AM

You will enjoy using the BB. Be sure to set the flash zoom to manual and set at 50mm. If you use Tv or Av start with a flash EV of about -2/3 and set your camera as you usually would. If you use manual exposure set the camera as always and try about 1/8 to 1/4 power on the flash to start. Adjust to taste from here.

Posted by Andy Bate on February 28, 2007 at 8:34 AM

cheers thanks

Posted by Jim Erhardt on February 28, 2007 at 10:21 AM

http://www.naturephotographers.net/tdg0502-1.html

Posted by John W. Wall on February 28, 2007 at 7:07 PM

From Jim's link: "The last 2/3rds of a roll of Provia 100F with only two eyeballs shinning brightly."

I notice eyeshine can be a problem with the BB, even if the rest of the critter is properly exposed. Anybody have tips for dealing with eyeshine in PS?