3130
Adjusting Bounce Angle
An unsightly photo results when both direct light and bounced light
from the flash are used simultaneously.
Determine the bounce angle in reference to the distance to the
reflective surface, the distance from the camera to the subject, and
the focal length of the lens etc.
Focal length of lens Bounce angle
70mm minimum 45°
28~70mm
60°
28mm maximum 75°, 90°
Correct
Incorrect
When flash is
bounced upwards
Determine the angle in
relation to the table at
right.
Bouncing to Left and Right
Rotating the flash by 90° to bounce light sideways is recommended.
If an angle of less than 90° is used, care should be taken to ensure
that direct light from the flash does not illuminate the subject.
BOUNCE FLASH
CLOSE-UP PHOTOGRAPHY (DOWNWARD BOUNCE)
Rotate the flash downwards while
pressing the bounce lock-release
button.
• The downward bounce indicator
appears on the data panel.
• The rotation angle is 10°.
• When photographing at a distance closer than 0.7m, the flash will not
be able to completely cover the subject and the bottom of the picture
will be darker. Use an off-camera or macro flash.
BOUNCE FLASH
Tilt the flash slightly downwards when
photographing objects between 0.7m
and 1.5m from the camera to ensure
accurate illumination.
