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Honeywell Strobonar 91-B User manual
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This book has been prepared to help you take better pictures with the Strobonar g'i-g. An understanding of the contents will help you get optimum results from your unit and greatly add to your picture taking enjoyment.View original page 2
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WHY ELECTRONIC FLASH? tronic flash also gives a very penetrating light
Eleclronic flash is a repeating source of with amazing abilify fo record shadow detail
espe-photographic ligh+. A flash tube which may without blocking up high lighis. lt is
be fired many thousands of fimes is used in cially suitable for portraits, since it eliminates
inplace of conventional flash bulbs, and should the need for hot, glaring lights that resulf
provide light for more picfures than the aver- squinfing, wrinkles, and self-consciousness. Be-
age photographer takes in a lifetime. cause its extremely brie{ flash has no effect
on the subiect's eyes, it eliminates contraction '::s.:r\ Aside from the convenience and porta- of the iris, resulting in the larger pupils which 'jbility afforded by electronic flash, it has many add characfer to your porlraits.advantages which make i+ the ideal lighf q
source for all-round professional use. lts ex- How The Strobonor 9I-B
Eosier tolremely short f lash duration, for example, is Mokes lt Toke Belter Pic?uresnot only useful for photographing action, but
ifor minimizing camera and subiect motion in Expert pholographers have long recog-
any situation to produce negatives thaf can nized that the most important element neces-
be satisfactorily enlarged to many diameters. sary to iake good pictures is light. Even the
finest lens cannot make a phofograph without The light delivered by electronic {lash units proper lighting. This is the reason press pho-closely approximates the color f emperature of fographers and other professionals use flash,daylighf. This means you can simplify your not only for indoor picfures, buf for supple- procedure, if you wish, and use daylighr color menting daylight as well.films for all your work. No filtering is required
except for special effecfs or where extremely The Strobonar 9l-B is compacf enough to
critical color reproduction is necessary. Elec- carry conveniently on any assignment. Because
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Lompheod A Ready Ligh+ on the lamp head indicates when the unif is ready to flash. [o insure proPer connections the shutter cord oullet located on ihe back of the ref lector is coded by a red dot. The Power cable which connects the lamp head and the power pack is permanently attached to ihe lamp head, thus preventing poor conneciions. All componenls in the Strobonar 9l-B are of the finest quality, specially designed for photographic applica- tion. The unit is precision engineered and built io give years of trouble-free operation. The Strobonar 9l-B Custom Head can be fitted to any of the standard size "D" batiery cases or lt/2" Honeywell mounting tubes and used with the mounting brackets described on pages 16 and 17. tt can also be mounted directly on the camera with a universal shoe mount. Strobonor 9l-B Custom Heqd Operotion The Hi-Lo Switch on the Cusfom Head will provide maximum light output with the switch set in ihe "Hi" position, or 25% ofView original page 7
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pacity to a singfe famp head connected fo ii. Slrobonar 9l-B for over 95% of ihe flashes
Thus, 50% of the maximum lighf available available from a fulfy charged sei of bafieries.
from the Sfrobonar 9l-B is utifzed by con- The meter needfe reiurns lo the green area
It necfing a single lamp head fo fhis receptacfe. after each flash unlil fhere is iusi sufficienf
energy remaining for a few more flashes. . The lamp head should be pfugged into the
"f 00" receptacfe for close-rp phoiography, and The light under the Selecfor Switch witl
for fast action shois. When operating irom ihe go out when the fransistor controlled baftery
1 500 second du- cut-off circuit is operaiing. The ope.a+or " 100" receptacle, a flash ol l /
ration is produced. When operating from the should not become concerned when ihis hap-
"200" receptacfe, a flash of | /750 second dura_ pens.
tion is produced. Two lamp heads may be used In all cases, observe the Ready Light on
simultaneously by connecting a lamp head to the lamp head to know when the unif is ready each of ihe recepiacles on fhe power pack. to flash.
When two lamps are used, the ffash duration is NOTE:
| /1500 or faster, and the lighf output of the unif special A circuit the feature of Strobonar is divided equally between the iwo famp heads. 9 f -B permits fhe temporary use standard of
The mefer located on top of +he power size "D" phoioflash dry bafteries in place of
pack indicates the condition of the batieries. ihe nickel-cadmium batferies. lf baftery oper_
When fhe indicating needle remains in the afion is necessary at a time when the nickel_ red area affer fhe unit is flashed, fhe bat_ cadmium balteries are discharged, simply re- leries should recharged. be place them with standard size ',D', photoil"rh
- Th." power pack charging circuit is de- dry batferies. (Follow the instructions on page signed to give consfant lighf oufpui from the l0 for baftery insfallation. )View original page 10Page 12 · Read text
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RECHARGEABLE BATTER,Y FEATURES teries before sforing your unii and it will be
The rechargeable D batieries supplied with ready to use when you need it.
this unii are nickel-cadmium cells. The in- Nickel-cadmium batferies do not require
herent characteristics of +his type of battery periodic addition of liquid electrolyte as did
make it especially suitable for electronic flash previous fypes of rechargeable batteries.
requirements. They may be recharged as often There is no danger of spilling or leaking be-
as necessary without loss of eff iciency, and, cause nickel-cadmium batteries are positively
when stored in a fully charged condition, will sealed. The Strobonar may be stored for in-
definite periods, whether the batteries are hold their charge for ihree months. Make it
charged or discharged, without damage to the standard procedure to {ully charge fhe bat- unit or the baiteries. The batteries and the
Sfrobonar are unaffected by temperatures up
to I 30o F. and as low as 0o F.
REPTACING CEttS
To replace cells in the Sfrobonar 9l-B power
pack, place the power pack on its back and re-
fu, move fhe two coin-slotfed screws from lhe bot-I i': iom. Remove the bottom, +ip the pack, and
slide the cells out of their tubes. Slide the re-
placement cells into the cell tubes, observing
the polarity shown on the mefal botlom of +he
case, for each hole.
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CAUTION CHARGING BATTERIES
Be sure to observe the correct polarity when When the Sirobonar is operated with the
insfalling bafteries. Follow the instructions on the fully charged Sonotone Cells, it will deliver achassis plate adiacent to the battery tubes. The minimum of 40 ftashes from the "200" recepta-top end of the nickel-cadmium baliery (the end cle. When Gould lndustrial D Cells are used,with ihe small terminal) is positive (*). The bo+- a minimum of 125 flashes are delivered from ihefom end (+he {lai end) is negative (-). The +er- "200" receptacle.minal end of standard photoflash dry batteries
is positive. To charge the cells fhe line cord is plugged
into a 105- 129 vol+, 50-60 cycle outlet: the other After replacing the batferies, furn the selec-
end is plugged into the special receptacle in ihetor switch to the "BATT" position. lf the meler Sirobonar power pack and the swiich turned toneedle moves off scale on the red end, or does
not move well into the green area (with freshly
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make certainto that the batteries were placed "Sq fubesin the properly.
The Strobonar may be reassembled by hold-
ing'the bottom against the power pack and re-
placing the frro coin-slotfed screws.
t?o:lirst Sirap first slide small screw
:?i;,. oShoulder
BOTTOM: Loosen coin-slotted screws in ihe boiiom of
lhe Power Pack.
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"CHG" position. The Sonotone Cells will take coin-slotted screws from lhe bottom of the power
on a full charge when leff on "CHG" Ior 24 pack and remove the boffom, and fhe batteries.
hours. Gould Industrial "D'' cells take a full Feed the excess nylon strap into (or pull oui of) the iriangular
charge in 20 fo 28 hours. When unplugging ihe hole.
line cord affer charging, be sure to turn the Feed the excess strap into the triangular
po\Merswitch fo "OFF" posifion or the cells will dis- shaped hole in the bottom plafe of the
charge. pack. lf fhe strap is still foo long, repeaf fhese
operations on the other side panel of fhe powerCAUTION pack. lf +he strap is to be shorfened more than DO NOT attempt to charge regular photo- approximately 12", the excess musf be cuf off,flash dry bafferies. The baiferies will be de- as the triangular cavities, on either side of thestroyed and the Strobonar may be damaged. power pack, will not accommodate a greaier re-
SHOULDER STRAP ADJUSTMENT
The shoulder strap has two convenient me{h-
ods of adiusfment. The comfortable leaiher strap
may be shortened or lengfhened by changing the
position of +he holes in ihe side buckles.
lf the nylon strap is too long, insert a small
screwdriver under the strap near the cenfer of
the power pack side panel and work the strap
free of fhe slot. Grasp the strap and pull down
and away from the case until the loop above
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serve lengfh. Replace the batteries and the bot- OPERATION-BATTERY
tom of the Strobonar and insert lhe edges of the Connecf the shutfer cord to fhe Strobonar
strap into the slofs on the sides of the case. lamp head and to the camera {lash terminals.
lf the strap is too short, insert a small screlv- (Your Honeywell dealer can supply the proper shufter cord for your camera.) Plug f he cord driver under the sfrap near the center of the from ihe lamp head inio the desired recep- power pack side panel and work fhe sfrap free
lacle on the power pack. (For high light out- of the slot. Grasp the strap and pull down and
put use the "200" receptacle; f or low light away from the power pack until a few inches of f he "Hi- slack is acquired along the side of the case. ouipuf use the " 100" receptacle. Set Lo" Switch to +he position desired. Turn the se- Loosen the coin-slotted screws from the bottom lector switch to the "BATT" posifion, wait for of the power pack and remove the bottom and the Ready Ligh+ to glow and snap the picture. ) the batteries. Pull fhe strap end oul of the *rian-
gular hole in the bottom plafe. At leasf l" of NOTE
+he meter needle is in fhe red area, the the strap must be reinserted into the triangular lf
batfery voltage may be too low to light the hole to anchor fhe lower end of ihe strap. Grasp
neon lamp which illuminates the selector the strap above the fop of the power pack and
switch. pull up at an angle away from the side of the
case until the slack is taken out of the strap. lf OPERATION-tINE
more length is desired, repeal these procedures To operate the Strobonar 9l-B from an
on fhe other side of the power pack. Replace the A.C. source: Connect the shutter cord to the
batteries and the boftom of the Strobonar and RIGHT: Too of Strobonar 9l-B Power Pack wiih plastic top oii
insert the edges of ihe strap info the slots on showing fuses. LEFT: Checking safefy swiich operation by depressinq switch
the sides of the case. lever, using a p ece of wood or other insulating material.
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Strobonar lamp head and to the camera flash OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
terminals. Plug the male end of the A.C. line AND SUGGESTIONS
cord into a 105- I 29 volt, 50-60 cycle, outlet The Strobonar 9l-B provides a choice be-
and the female end info the power pack. Plug tween maximum light outpui or 50% of maxi-
ihe power cord from fhe lamp head into the mum light output when one lamp head is used.
desired recepfacle on the power pack. (For By utilizing both recepiacles on the power
high lighi outpuf use the "200" recepfacle; pack, two lamp heads may be used simul-
for low light outpuf use the " 100" receptacle.) taneously, providing light from two locations.
Set the "Hi-Lo" switch fo the position desired. (The fotal oufput is divided between the two
Turn the selector switch to the "LlNE" posi- lamp heads.) Each lamp head is connected di-
tion. Wait for the Ready Ligh+ to glow and rectly io the power pack insuring precision
sna p the picture. synchronizafion and positive lriggering. Bat-
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4.
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tery operation of the Sfrobonar 9l-B provides FUSE REPTACEMENT
optimum performance in portabilify, conven- Fuses Should Be Replaced by Auihorized
ience, and dependability. When f ully charged, Service Personnel, or by persons familiar with
the nickel-cadmium bafteries will deliver from high voltage electronic equipment.
90 to 120 f lashes f rom the "200" receptacle, The Sfrobonar 9l-B is iniernally fused lo
or f rom 140 to 160 f lashes f rom the " 100" re- prevent serious damage to maior components
ceptacle. Cycling time with baftery opera- if the unit is flashed too rapidly. To replace
tion (BATT. position ) f rom the "200" recep- fuses, insert a small screwdriver under the
tacle is approximately l0 seconds with fully nylon shoulder sfrap near the cenier of the
charged batteries. The cycling time when op- power pack and work ihe strap free of the
erating on LINE from the "200" receptacle is slot. Grasp the strap and pull down and away
approximately 8 seconds. When operating {rom the case until enough sirap is pulled loose
from the "100" recepiacle the cycling time to permit removal of the screw at the top of
is even faster. The unit may be f lashed up to the slot. Remove this screw. Repeat this pro-
l0 times in one minute, but this rapid rate of cedure on the other side of the power pack.
flashing must not be continued. Continued Be sure the switch is in the "OFF" position.
rapid flashing will blow the fuses, preventing Lift the plastic top off of the unit. When the
maior damage. top is removed from the case, a safety switch
automaiically discharges ihe capacitors. In
fhis way, the danger of receiving a high voh-
age shock while changing fuses is eliminated.
As an extra precaution, the safety switch op-
eration may be checked as follows: Using a
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piece of wood or other insulafing materiaf , de_ soon as this lighf comes on the unii is ready
press the lever which proiects up af an angle fo flash.
from the switch. lf a click can be heard when lf long intervals occur beiween piciures,
you release ihe pressure on the lever, the batfery life wilf be conserved by an auiomatic
switch is operaling properly and ihe capaci_ baftery cut-off circuit. When fhe charge de- iors have been discharged. creases, the power will be aulomatically
CAUTION lurned on again, lo bring the unif up io full
Do nof attempf to operate fhe unif when charge.
the top is o{f of +he power pack.
The fuses are mounted on ihe internal cir-
cuif board and may be lifted out of fhe fuse
holders. The short fuse, located to the righf
of the BATTERY meter, must be replaced with
a 100026 f use. The long f use, located to the
left of rhe BATTERy meter, must be replaced
wifh a 100027 fuse. The fuses are not inter-
changeable. Replace fhe fop of +he power
pack and pull the strap up and away from fhe
p.ower pack fo remove the slack from along
the side.
WHAT THE READY LIGHT MEANS
The Ready Ligh+ on fhe lamp head indi-
Cuslom Headcates when fhe unil is ready for operalion. As Slrobonarshowing Hl-LO9l-8 Switch.
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The Honeywell Quick-Release Clamp permits
the inslanf release of the lamp head from the
camera bracket for off-camera use. Wi+h this
clamp, fhe Strobonar 9l-B may be mounfed in
the following combinations:
Strobonar 9l-B attached
il Brackef Camera lo Reiina by Shoe Mounl.
Pe nla x/Leica For Honeywell Pentax and all
Leica Cameras
R-7 Most Reflex Cameras
I 35VX Kine Exakto VX
335 Relina (except llC and lllC)
302 Pola roid La nd
The Honeywell 4373 Model E Clamp may be
used with fhe same brackef-camera combinalions
listed for fhe Honeywell Quick-Release Clamp.
Slandard Camera Bracket-For most minia-
fure and rollfilm cameras. Strobonar 9l-B
with Rcfler Cam-
4450 E Clip-For flat, direct mounting on eraQuickBracketReleaseand
cameras or special brackets. Clamp.
Your Honeywell dealer will be huppy to assist
you in selecting the proper connecfing cord for
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STR('B('NAR 9I.B AGGEISISORIES
Accessory Lomp Heod to insure proper exposure. lf for instance, iwo
A second Custom Lamp Head may be lamp heads are being used from the same rela-
used as an accessory with the Strobonar 9l-B. tive posifion (both lamp heads mounted on
It provides a second source of light away f rom camera, for example) the guide number should
the power pack, and may be plugged directly be based on the total lighf outpuf of both
into eiiher lamp head receptacle or con- lamp heads.
nected to ihe 9 | -B Extension Cord (either 6' lf each lamp head is placed at the same or 20') for operation up io 24 {eet away f rom
distance from the subieci and at approximaiely ihe pack.
ihe same angle from the camera-subieci axis,
Ertension Lomp Operotion the guide number should be based on the total
To use the Strobonar 9l-B Extension Lamp lighf outpuf of both heads. lf the lamp heads
iust conneci ihe cord to a lamp head recep- are positioned at unequal disfances and angles
tacle on the power pack. The Extension Lamp from the subiect, the guide number should be may be used with battery or AC operation. calculaied for fhe lamp head closest to theWhen the main lamp and Extension Lamp are subiect and multiplied by 1.4 for correct used, the total available ligh+ is divided be-
exposure. E tween the two heads, thus providing light from I
,] iwo different points. See page 4 f or insiructions on setting of
When using iwo lamp heads for lighiing, ihe "Hi-Lo" switch when two lamp heads are ,ll
some special considerations should be made used.
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Fofoeye (Model 55) The "master" unit (the unif which is con-
The Honeywell Fotoeye is a photoelectric nected to the tamera shutterl does nol need
cell-actuated tripping device, which permits to be connected in any way to the Fotoeye or
any Honeywell Sirobonar to be triggered by the "slave" Sfrobonar. The maximum disfance
fhe light from another electronic flash unit. befween fhe "masier" light source and the
Fotoeye will depend on the intensify of the
source and other factors, such as the reflecf-
ance of surrounding walls, etc. The Fotoeye
Fotoeye wiih may be mounted by means of a Mounting Tube
Strobonar 9l-B
Custom Head, and Hold-lt.
HR.3O
Mounting Tube, Fo?oeye Operction and Hold-lt
Plug the Fotoeye cord inio the shutier
outlet of the Sirobonar, aiming the Foloeye
window toward ihe masier light source. When
ihe "master" flashes, the Foioeye will trigger
the "slave" Strobonar. Complete instructions
are packaged wifh Fotoeyes.
Other Ascessories
The Strobonar 9l-B may be used with
many Honeywell accessories not listed here.
Fotoeye IModel 55] Ask your Honeywell dealer abouf them.View original page 23Page 24 · Read text
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GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHIC ITFORMAilOT
CHECKING SYNCHRONIZATION iusfable synchronizalion, make certain that it
Connect camera fo the Strobonar 9l-B is set at "X" ("O" delay).
wifh the proper shuifer cord. Set your camera For best results, use fhe lamp head off ihe
at its widest fens opening and poinf fhe Stro- camera, with the light directed to the sub-
bonar 9l-B direcfly af the lens or point it at iect. This will give you betier lighf control
a light colored wall so ihat the reflected flash and enables you to get finer modeling wiih
will be visible through the lens. Open the the use of one light source. lf you shoutd de-
camera back, and wafch for light coming sire "flat" lighting, however, mounf the lamp
fhrough the lens when you trip ihe shuttei on your camera close to the lens.
at various speeds. When you can see a full
circle of light, synchronization is good, and SHUTTER SPEEDS
you are getfing the benefit of all ihe light With conventional between-the-lens shut-
from fhe Strobonar 9l-8. (Sec iilusirarion, pase 22.) lers it is usually preferable io use the
highesi available shutter speed. This is par-TAKING PICTURES ticularly importani when phoiographing ac-
To use the Sirobonar 9 | -B be sure that the tion in brighf daylighi because it will help
batteries are properly insialled; ihai the cable avoid the secondary (ghost) images that are
from the lamp head is plugged into the power sometimes caused by extraneous light al slow-
pack; thai the proper shutter speed is set; and er shutter speeds. Wi+h focal-plane shutters,
that the shutter cord is connected from fhe if is desirable to use the highesf speed which
lamp head fo ihe synchronization outlei of will afford a completely opened shutter at the
your camera shuiter. lf your shutier has ad- instant of the flash.
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GUIDE NUMBERS
A "guide number" is an indication of the ever, and this depends on the lamp-to-subiect
isretation between ihe ligh+ source, ihe film disfance. With a fixed amount of light, it
speed, and the distance from lamp-fo-subiect. possible to deiermine the' proper aperture
Guide numbers are used only for flash pho- (l/stopl if the distance (from lamp-to-sub-
tography. The proper exposure for pictures iect) is known. Likewise, with a fixed amounf
taken by natural light is defermined by, and of ligh+, it is possible to determine the ProPer
isvaries wilh, the amounf of light available. lamp-to-subiect distance if the aperture
aWith flash, however, a fixed amount of light known. Thus, i+ is possible to calculate
is packaged in each flash. The amount of light "guide" number which will give an indication
reflected from the subiect is imporianf, how- of proper exposure.
Flot lighting, secured
by using the Strobo- nar mounted on the
cam€ra.
LEFT: Arrangemeni for
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EXPOSURE AND DEYELOPMENT these will cause a corresponding
There are many variables that determine change, however slight, in the resulting
lhe characteristics o{ a photographic nega- negaf ives
tive. It is for ihose reasons lhat you musi
and A. Lenses differ in the amount of light make tests with your equipment
lhey pass. Two lenses sei at {/6.3 will use a standardized processing proce-
not necessarily admif the same amount dure in order to determine your proper
of light, even though ihey were built guide number.
by the same manufaciurer. EXPOSURE
B. Shutters frequenily vary from ihe indi- Proper exposure demands fhat the impor- tant shadow areas of the subieci be exposed cated speeds. This is not too imporiant
l+ with electronic flash as the exposure enough fo afford detail in fhe final print.
is controlled by the extremely short also demands that the importan+ highlight
, duration of the flash, unless outside areas shall noi be "blocked-up" by too much light becomes a factor, as it does at exposure. The Strobonar 9l-B helps oblain proper exposure because the exiremely short slow shutter speeds. duration of light prevenfs +he highlights from
C. Films vary from one emulsion "balch" "blocking," even when the shadows are fully
to anofher. In color film the manufac- exposed. turer's tolerance is t/z l/stop. Black To achieve properProPer exposure,exPosure, makeffidKe youryour , and whife films vary as much as a full firs-t lesi exposure using the guide numbers l/stop from one batch to anoiher. You suggested on page 24. The results should be
can imagine whai this will do to the satisfsatisfactorv.a ctory, but forf or thethe vervvery bestbest results.results, ' most carlfully planned exposure. maKemake somesome exposuresexPosures aTai aa smallersmailer renslens aaPer-
D. Developer depends on many factors: ture and some af a greaier aperfure. Then
The condition of the developer, the determine the guide number which will give
temperaiure, the fype and frequency the best exposure with your own equipment
of agifation. A variition in any of and processing combinaiion.
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USE OF THE STROBONAR 9I.B FLASH GUIDE To help you arrive af the proper exposure, we have enclosed a handy nomograph chart which will fold io fit your pocket or wallet. One side of the nomograph is for use when the Sfrobonar is furnishing all or most of the ligh+ to the subiect. This side should be used in- doors or ouidoors, day-time or nighf-iime, in any situation where you wanl the Strobonar lo be the main source of ligh+. The other side should be used when you are taking pictures of a subiecl in bright sunlighf, and using ihe Strobonar to give good balance of light in shadows.View original page 29
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DEVELOPMENT lf they are too grainy, too much development
is indicaled and one of the following remedies
Proper development demands fhaf a nega- is recommended: Shorten development and
iive have enough density and contrast to be use a higher conlrast paper, or swiich lo "f ine- grain" film. printed safisf actorily on normal contrast pa-
per; it also demands ihat the "grain" be neg- COLOR FILTERS
ligible when enlarged io ihe photographer's
cuslomary prinf size. The characteristics of The color femperafure of the illuminafion
electronic {lash do not directly affect the given-by fhe Strobonar 9l-B is approximately 6500o Kelvin-close to that of noon daylighi. density, or the "graininess," of the negaiive. Daylight color film should be used wiih the
However, electronic flash iends to prevent Strobonar 9l-8, and it will usually give saiis-
"blocking" of ihe highligh+s, and gives a nega- factory results wiihouf a filter, p.ovided the
tive with less apparent contrast. In develop- proper exposure is used. For critical color cor-
ing for good negatives, make the first iests rection, a Harriso n C t/q, Ansco UV- | 6, or
with your regular developer and normal devel- Wratten I lA filter should be used wifh Ansco
opment time. lf the resulting negatives are Color Da.ylight or Kodachrome Daylight Film.
too thin, increase the exposure; if too heavy, A data sheet is packaged with Daylight Ekta-
decrease the exposure. lf there is not enough chrome that specifies ihe proper +flte-r for use* contrast, increase development lime by 50 7". with electronic flash.
:$7.+
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