How to avoid hot spots?

[melklim]

How do you avoid "hot spots" while using a SB-600 on my D70? I also have a Pocket Bouncer attached to my SB-600. While most of my shots are great, I still manage to get hot spots. Is just a matter of adjusting my flash compensation? All advices are very much welcome.

[gstark]

Hi Melklim, and welcome to the forums.

Please put your location into your profile; trust me when I tell you that you'll be surprised at how much it helps us to help you ...

You might try to use a different curve in the camera - soften the contrast - or perhaps pull the flash intensity back a notch or two. When I'm using the flash - either on-board or SB800 - I will usually have it dialled back to -1/3 or -2/3 EV.

Finally, you might be interested in this thread. We have a second order of these due to come in next week, for about PP60.

[sirhc55]

A hot spot is normally some form of reflection and as such are impossible to avoid if there is a reflective surface - try bouncing the flash of the ceiling as a starter.