[photo-3d] Re: Cavers on the list (fwd)

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Forwarded message:
Here is some more of Phillip's cave photo mail.
> 
> Hi Phillip
> It is important to get the flash off of the camera. I use one flash
> (Vivitar 2000) attached to the camera with a 5' pc cord. The other 
> flashes are all slaved to Fireflies. Often flash on the camera is 
> pointed away from the subject and is only used to trigger the other
> flashes. It is also possible to mount a small flash on the camera and 
> cover it with black exposed flim and use it to trigger the Fireflies.
> The Firefly is triggered by the infra red so light is not required to 
> set it off. 
> 
> The book on cave photography is "Images Below" by
> Chris Howes. The book is a must have. You can get
> it from BOB & BOB (800) 262-2283 for $40.
> 
> FIREFLY SLAVE UNIT FOR CAVE PHOTOGRAPY:
> Extremely sensitive (1500'), triggers
> strobes and flashbulbs around courners,
> behind rocks, won't misfire from headlamps.
> Complete instructions. $55 each plus
> shipping. V/MC/Amex. SITDCP, 80 Mountain St,
> Camden, ME04843. (207) 236-6112. pjcaver@xxxxxxxx
> 
> I have gotten some good pictures in commerical caves
> with Fireflies. One problem is other peoples flashes will 
> set off the Firefly. I just explain the problem to them
> and often I can get them to help by letting them also 
> use my flashes. As I recall there was some nice shields in
> Crystal Cave. I did a couple of trips to Lost Solders Cave
> is the late 60s.
> 
> Mike
> > 
> > Hi Michael,
> > 
> > I'd like to set myself up with a Vivitar flash system 
> > that I could use caving this summer.  I have a 
> > Realist and I just got a Vivitar 285.  What other
> > and how many flash units/accessories (Vivitar 283s?) should
> > I get to compliment the 285?  Also, what is special about
> > the Firefly II and where can I get one?
> > 
> > I was modestly successful with my 3d shots 
> > last summer in Crystal Cave (Sequoia Nat'l Park),
> > but I'd love to go back with more knowledge.
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > Philip
> > 
> > >I am also caver. I mostly do Holmes style cards. I use
> > >a Realist 3.5 with 2 Vivitar 283s and 3 Vivitar 2000s.
> > >I use Firefly II slaves to sync the flashes. The smaller
> > >size of the 283 is why I perfer it over the 285. I manage
> > >to get all of this and my cave gear into one pack.
> > >The Underground Folio is a great way to see some new caves.
> > >Michael McEachern -- Birmingham Alabama
> > 
> 
> 


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