PT-015 - Whats that flash diffuser for?

[dlwalke]

I don't think I saw anything in the manual about this. Why is there a opaque screen in front of the camera's internal flash? It looks like it can be removed. Is it useful for some situations but a hindrance for others?

Dave

 

[digitaldiver]

I think it is screwed on for ease of manufacturing. There's no situation I can think of where it would be advantageous to remove it.

 

[Barracuda2]

A Flash diffuser is used to spread the light over a larger area. Without it the light will be more concentrated in the center of photo- could create a "hot spot" on picture

Barracuda2

 

[dlwalke]

Ah. Thanks. Is that more of a problem with UW photography. I assume it is as the camera does not normally use a diffuser. Perhaps it is especially a problem when used with a wide-angle lens which I guess is more common underwater than above?

>>A Flash diffuser is used to spread the light over a larger area. Without it the light will be more concentrated in the center of photo- could create a "hot spot" on picture<<