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- Flash Close Up Exposure Calculator
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- Eddie Lord
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- This file contains a programme to calculate the exposure required to
- photograph a subject in close up, using a flash gun.
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- When photographing in close up, the exposure compensation, due to bellows
- extension, must be calculated, using a set of tables or formulae.
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- The resulting loss of light with extension tubes, means a much reduced depth of field.
- To give as much light as possible, flash is required. The closer the flash is to the
- subject the better.
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- However, there is a problem. Normally, a flash gun will obey a square law down to
- about three feet, and the normal calculator on the side of the flash gun can be used
- accurately. Below three feet the inverse square law breaks down.
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- As a result of some detailed experiments, I calculated a new set of tables which I
- eventually computerised.
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- I have found for my set up, that this programme gives accurate results. Some testing
- and experimentation will be needed for your own set up.
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- Note: All exposures are based on the flash to subject distance. Camera to subject
- distance is not a factor as far as exposure is concerned.
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- 23 September 1990.
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