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Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS

08/09/2008 05:55:17 AM · #1

Hi All,

Got my first flash unit yesterday and today have the worst migraine ever.

Will a diffuser stop this? I ask as during studio work I am fine.

Cheers

Tony

Message edited by author 2008-08-09 05:56:07.

docpjv

Fujifilm X-E1

08/09/2008 11:02:05 AM · #2

Diffuser might help... flashes are terrible kickstarters for migraine. But so is stress and excitement. It might not be the flashlighting..

08/09/2008 11:06:33 AM · #3

cheers.....

Jedusi

08/09/2008 12:38:22 PM · #4

Originally posted by docpjv:

Diffuser might help... flashes are terrible kickstarters for migraine. But so is stress and excitement. It might not be the flashlighting..

Never heard of Flash gun's triggering migraines before - stress certainly - but flashgun's ?

Melethia

Canon EOS-80D

08/09/2008 01:25:45 PM · #5

Odd things can trigger migraines. Some people are susceptible to the frequency of flourescent lights, for instance. Or the screen refresh rate of a monitor or a television. So maybe a flash could do it as well.

08/10/2008 03:39:36 PM · #6

I just read that Bono from U2 always wears shades cos of this.........I am not alone...

jeger

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L USM

08/10/2008 03:44:50 PM · #7

Chocolate does it for me :P

lentil

Canon EOS-5D

08/10/2008 04:44:06 PM · #8

Originally posted by TonyUK:

Hi All,

Got my first flash unit yesterday and today have the worst migraine ever.

Will a diffuser stop this? I ask as during studio work I am fine.

Cheers

Tony

I get flash migraines all the time and unfortunately the diffuser does not stop them. When doing weddings I am flashing anywhere from 4-12 hours, the longer the flash use the worse the migraine. Try taking little rests when you can and close your eyes..