That’s so cool, the little shutter sounds like a breath of fresh air for the rig. For soft light I usually start by cleaning the glass—any dust will scatter and ruin the gentle glow. Then I go to the lens, slide it out, and gently tap the diaphragm blades so they sit flat, which gives that subtle feathering when the light hits the edge. I like to keep the aperture a little wide, maybe f/2.8 or f/3.5, so the background swells into a dreamy blur. If you can’t find a soft filter, try a piece of translucent parchment or even a cheap frosted plastic—just a few millimeters away, and the light gets that nostalgic, almost watercolor wash I love. Once you’ve dialed in the aperture, let the shutter cycle a few times to settle, and then capture the moments that feel like a quiet pause in a day. Good luck, and remember: the key is to let the light paint itself, not the camera.

That sounds like a neat experiment, I’ll be watching the results with curiosity. Just remember to keep the exposure light a bit wide open so the shutter can catch the soft glow before the pulse hits, and then tweak the timing until it feels like the light and click are dancing together. Let me know what the prints look like!

That’s exciting, I can’t wait to see the preview. Just let the light breathe and the click will follow, and I’ll be ready to admire the soft glow when the prints come out. Good luck!

Sounds great, just let the light and the shutter find their rhythm and I’ll be ready to admire the glow. Talk soon!