Getting the hang of the ring flash - dog portrait

Getting the hang of the ring flash - dog portrait · Posted by hamidlmt, 03-22-2009, 10:25 AM

More play with the Saturn Ring Flash. Through trial and a great deal of error I've learned to dial down the flash compensation and drag the shutter to get some natural results....

K20D, DA* 16-50mm 2.8 and AF-540 flash @ 1/20 sec, F/5.6, iso 200, 29mm, -0.7 flash compensation

This was actually quite underexposed. Shooting at a low iso really helps when you need to kick up the exposure when developing the RAW file.

*LaRee* · 03-22-2009, 10:30 AM

It sure looks like you have the technique down using your ring flash by the looks of this portrait. Nicely done Hamid.

brkl · 03-22-2009, 10:36 AM

Really nice portrait! I often don't like flashes, but this looks very natural.

*daacon* · 03-22-2009, 11:20 AM

Indeed one could not tell a flash was used at all which is the whole point. Nice shot.

rzarbo · 03-22-2009, 11:22 AM

This looks really nice. A very soft and gentle light.

Had to laugh, though. Black dog- black couch - good thinking! When it comes to dog hair, if the mountain wont come to Mohammad then the wise Mohammad goes to the mountain.

Robin

hamidlmt · 03-22-2009, 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by LaRee

It sure looks like you have the technique down using your ring flash by the looks of this portrait. Nicely done Hamid.

I'm getting there. I did underexpose by quite a bit. So, not there yet!

Originally Posted by brkl

Really nice portrait! I often don't like flashes, but this looks very natural.

Thanks! I'm getting more and more used to flashes, trying to make them look as natural as possible.

Originally Posted by daacon

Indeed one could not tell a flash was used at all which is the whole point. Nice shot.

My goal with indoor flash is to try and recreate soft window light. Doesn't always work, but it's something to aspire towards.

Originally Posted by rzarbo

This looks really nice. A very soft and gentle light.

Had to laugh, though. Black dog- black couch - good thinking! When it comes to dog hair, if the mountain wont come to Mohammad then the wise Mohammad goes to the mountain.

Robin

Robin... we have light, cream colored carpets in most of the house. I can't keep up with the vacuuming!