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Large Interior Flash LC1/D2


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I need to take some church interior photos with the LC1/D2 can someone please help?

Can I safely use the Metz 45CL-4 on the LC1 using the basic x sync lead.

I propose painting with light so will need to close the aperture to its smallest setting, but can I set the shutter to stay open on the LC1.

Any ideas thoughts would be most welcome.

 

Rob

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Yes, all the Mecablitz 45 series are safe with digital cameras except for the earliest of the 45-CTs.

 

But I don't know whether it's possible to lock the D2/LC1 shutter open for a couple of minutes while you do the painting with light.

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Rob, unless there are people in there you must portray, I would use a tripod and as long a time exposure as necessary. See what that result gives you and then decide on the degree of selective additional flash you need. I always prefer available light if possible. It captures the atmosphere both you and visitors experience.

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What you need is a humgous slaved bare bulb flash or two or four. Flash bulb. #25B work for me as four units. Three #11 are okay, too (with color correction).

 

I kid you not. Flashbulbs. Beautiful, controlled soft light. I'm not trying to one-up you, but it's a lost resource. Highly recommended.

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To paint with light with digital and to minimize noise you are probably better off putting your camera on a tripod and taking several seperate exposures aiming your light where you need it. Then layer your exposures in Photoshop and start erasing the underexposed area on each layer to get the desired effect.

 

My theory on lighting large open spaces is you don't. I would use available light and multiple exposures of highlights and shadows combined in Photoshop to get a more natural looking light.

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