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Kathiewe · 11-10-2011, 12:26 PM

Hi everyone,

Just purchased a used EF-500 DG Super from B&H so that I can take flash photos on an upcoming Disney Christmastime vacation. Being new to flash photography, not sure where to start. Planning to read the manual shortly and spend a couple weeks playing before going on vacation right after Thanksgiving. However, hoping you all could suggest some pointers to this flash newby.

We leave for vacation right after Thanskgiving, so have a couple weeks to play before it matters.

Thanks for the tips....

Cheers!

snappychappy · 11-14-2011, 02:24 PM

It would be best to experiment with the flash at home first. I would recommend buying a Stofen diffuser for it, they are very cheap and help a lot with the harsh light of the flash. Also I use flash compensation of -1 stop, shoot RAW files and you then have a bit of latitude during processing.

11-10-2011, 12:26 PM	#1
Kathiewe Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 54	Flash Newby: Tips Please Hi everyone, Just purchased a used EF-500 DG Super from B&H so that I can take flash photos on an upcoming Disney Christmastime vacation. Being new to flash photography, not sure where to start. Planning to read the manual shortly and spend a couple weeks playing before going on vacation right after Thanksgiving. However, hoping you all could suggest some pointers to this flash newby. We leave for vacation right after Thanskgiving, so have a couple weeks to play before it matters. Thanks for the tips.... Cheers!

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11-14-2011, 02:24 PM	#2
snappychappy Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Leeds Posts: 1,636	It would be best to experiment with the flash at home first. I would recommend buying a Stofen diffuser for it, they are very cheap and help a lot with the harsh light of the flash. Also I use flash compensation of -1 stop, shoot RAW files and you then have a bit of latitude during processing.

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