[photo-3d] Re: Nimslo questions

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--- In photo-3d@xxxx, penultimate@xxxx wrote:> Re: the Nimslo flash; I understand that the aperture is set at f5.6when> the flash is used.  Is this the case when the flash is simplyattached> to the camera (in off mode), or must the flash be turned on?  Isthere a> way to trick the camera to remain at f16 while the flash is beingused?> I have now discovered that my particular Nimslo (made in Japan) willclose the aperature to the smallest opening when a bright lightsource is place over the CdS cell, and still trigger a Vivitar 285flash attached to the hot shoe.  I used a light in which the base(holds two AAA batteries) is designed to clip to a pocket (orsomething similar), and the bulb (mini-type) is at the end of an 8"flexible tube.  I clipped the base on the flash head, removed thehead to expose the bare bulb, and then taped it directly over the CdScell.  > It seems that I read that the Nimslo can be used for time exposuresif> the flash contacts are shorted while the exposure i!
s being made.  Is> this correct?
> I discovered a quick and easy way to do this.  Cut a small square ofhousehold aluminum foil, place it on the hot shoe, then slide theflash (turned off, of course) over the foil.  The shutters will nowstay open as long as you hold down the button!> Thanks for any suggestions,> Duke> You're welcome, Duke ;-) http://www.angelfire.com/on/theduke/3D.html


 

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