| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
Jim23
Joined: 08 Sep 2001
Posts: 129
Location: US/Greater Cincinnati, Ohio
|
 Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2005 3:47 am Post subject: |
 |
|
I've been trying to use some old clear no. 22 flashbulbs w/my Crown Graphic for group shots indoors. Diligently following the guide no. @1/25th and polished reflector - graflite -fresh Dcells - negs. are thin. Trusty old Metz 60CT yields negs. with great exposure using same film/proc. HP5. Do flashlamps loose their output with age?
No. 22s sure have a huge GN. The few shots I did get acceptable negs look good. |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Wayne R. Scott
Joined: 03 Mar 2005
Posts: 3
Location: South East Iowa
|
| Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2005 11:58 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Quote: |
On 2005-11-25 19:47, Jim23 wrote:
I've been trying to use some old clear no. 22 flashbulbs w/my Crown Graphic for group shots indoors. Diligently following the guide no. @1/25th and polished reflector - graflite -fresh Dcells - negs. are thin. Trusty old Metz 60CT yields negs. with great exposure using same film/proc. HP5. Do flashlamps loose their output with age?
No. 22s sure have a huge GN. The few shots I did get acceptable negs look good.
|
Jim,
What shutter are you using? Is it set for flash bulbs or is it on x for electronic flash? How big are the rooms where you are photographing the groups? Are the ceilings high and dark?
Lastly, what size is your reflector?
Wayne |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
glennfromwy
Joined: 29 Nov 2001
Posts: 903
Location: S.W. Wyoming
|
| Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2005 12:12 am Post subject: |
|
|
Wayne is correct in his questions. There are many variables to consider with flashbulbs. I think the first thing to look at is your flash sync. If your shutter is not in sync for the bulbs, you will not get full exposure. Much trickier than electronic flash. What shutter speed did you use? That can be a problem, too.
_________________
Glenn
"Wyoming - Where everybody is somebody else's weirdo" |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Baker
Joined: 08 Apr 2002
Posts: 85
Location: Texas
|
| Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2006 9:05 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Sounds like a sync problem. I've used a lot of old flashbulbs and not had a problem. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
