On Sun, 23 Mar 2008 23:19:48 GMT, Paul Furman <paul-@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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wrote:
>Focus wrote:
>> "PixelPix" <mail@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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>> On Mar 24, 8:25 am, "Focus" <fo...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>> The Nikon SB800 has a wide angle adapter for.... wide angle. A
diffuser is
>>> also in the pack to make light softer.
>>> BUT: what IF you want a strong, small beam for a larger distance?
>>> Iow: use the flash as a flashlight or torch to light only small part
of a
>>> subject from a distance.
>>> Is there something like that or can you make it yourself?
>>>
>>> --
>>> Focus
>>
>> Google "better beamer" or "flash extender"
>>
>> I've seen those, but they're to clunky, big and the beam is to wide.
I'm
>> looking to make a small spotlight of 2-5 inch diameter.
>
>Try googling "snoot" for something home made.
Looks like a "snoot" just blocks the light going to the side. It's
not making the central beam any more powerful for longer range. For
that, you need to reflect the light, like the parabolic reflector of a
flashlight.
Steve
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