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Old 03-27-2007   #13 (permalink)
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Default Re: AB800 too bright?
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Originally Posted by Benji View Post
4. Place a ND gel in front of your flash tube. I've never tried this, but I assume after several hundred firings (or less) the gel will lose its light blocking abilities. The possibility exists that it may also melt and harm your flash tube, I don't know how tough this stuff really is.

Benji
AB sells a frame to hold gels and filters.

You can buy nd filters and gels in rolls and cut your own out... if you use them enough it can be economical.

Julio
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