Power, Control, Bounce, Recycle, and Red-Eye. These are probably the five main considerations that are driving you to purchase an external flash for your Digital Single Lens Reflex camera. Unlike most pop-up flashes that usually come with DSLR cameras, an external flash provides: ● Higher flash power. ● More control of the amount of light… Continue reading What You Need To Know When Buying Used DSLR Flash
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3 Flash Techniques for More Creativity
The flash is a great alternative to ambient light when the latter is scarce. Some flash Techniques can also get you out of tricky situations like backlit scenes. These conventional uses of flash can be just about all you will ever use it for. But, with a bit of curiosity and a sense of experimentation… Continue reading 3 Flash Techniques for More Creativity
Knowing When to Use a Flash and When to Keep It
Camera flash can be very useful especially when shooting in low light situations. There are two ways to use a flash: on camera and off camera. An on camera flash is the one that’s attached to your camera like the pop-up flash and the speed light attached on the hot shoe. An off camera flash… Continue reading Knowing When to Use a Flash and When to Keep It
Strobist Photography Basics
What is a Strobist? A strobist is a photographer who uses off-camera flash (OCF) to take pictures. Instead of the usual pop-up flash or speedlight attached on top of the camera, strobists use OCF to achieve more pleasing and more dynamic photographs. This is a result of the placement of the light, since it is… Continue reading Strobist Photography Basics