Is it worth it to invest in a good flash?

yoshizuki · 05-05-2010, 03:15 PM

Wow this thread is very informative. I'm planning to take indoor flash photos.

twitch · 05-05-2010, 09:20 PM

I highly recommend the step by step series of flash articles at planet neil. Neil knows his stuff when it comes to flash, especially on camera flash which is supposedly a big no-no according to a lot of experts. What Neil doesn’t know about TTL and bouncing probably isn’t worth knowing

**Ash** · 05-06-2010, 01:19 AM

Simply put, on-camera (or 'axial') flash results in flatly-lit, ordinary images that are rarely different from what one would get with a point & shoot camera. Photography is all about the quality, direction and focus of the light used to illuminate the subject matter - good quality lighting is not achieved by chance, it's by the study of its properties and what makes flattering, detailed and extraordinary images.

Along with Planet Neil's flash photography tutorials, also study Strobist's Lighting 101 and 102 tutorials - they're quite an authoritative set of lessons and step-by-step instructions on getting the right lighting for the subject you want to shoot.

HermanLee · 05-06-2010, 11:07 AM

Originally posted by Ben_Edict

You just need a spigot-to-photo-screw adapter. and then can mount any clamp on either the tripod or on the light stand.

Ben

Thank you, Ben. That's the info I need.
How about the top end. Is there a spigot / adapter to change from hot shoe mount to regular strobe/light?

Originally posted by twitch

I highly recommend the step by step series of flash articles at planet neil. Neil knows his stuff when it comes to flash, especially on camera flash which is supposedly a big no-no according to a lot of experts. What Neil doesn’t know about TTL and bouncing probably isn’t worth knowing

I have Neil's new book about flash and I agree that he's really good when it comes to on camera flash. His website is a must read for any beginner who doesn't have the equipment/fund to do off camera flash.

Ben_Edict · 05-06-2010, 02:49 PM

Originally posted by HermanLee

Thank you, Ben. That's the info I need.
How about the top end. Is there a spigot / adapter to change from hot shoe mount to regular strobe/light

That's easy. Here it is: LumoPro LP633 Umbrella Swivel w/ Flash Shoe Adapter

Midwest has a large collection of adapters and clamps. Just have a look through their site and you sure will find what you need.

Ben

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05-05-2010, 03:15 PM	#31
yoshizuki Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 74	Wow this thread is very informative. I'm planning to take indoor flash photos.

05-05-2010, 09:20 PM	#32
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	I highly recommend the step by step series of flash articles at planet neil. Neil knows his stuff when it comes to flash, especially on camera flash which is supposedly a big no-no according to a lot of experts. What Neil doesn’t know about TTL and bouncing probably isn’t worth knowing

05-06-2010, 01:19 AM	#33
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Simply put, on-camera (or 'axial') flash results in flatly-lit, ordinary images that are rarely different from what one would get with a point & shoot camera. Photography is all about the quality, direction and focus of the light used to illuminate the subject matter - good quality lighting is not achieved by chance, it's by the study of its properties and what makes flattering, detailed and extraordinary images. Along with Planet Neil's flash photography tutorials, also study Strobist's Lighting 101 and 102 tutorials - they're quite an authoritative set of lessons and step-by-step instructions on getting the right lighting for the subject you want to shoot.

05-06-2010, 11:07 AM	#34
HermanLee Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southern California, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 729	Originally posted by Ben_Edict You just need a spigot-to-photo-screw adapter. and then can mount any clamp on either the tripod or on the light stand. Ben Thank you, Ben. That's the info I need. How about the top end. Is there a spigot / adapter to change from hot shoe mount to regular strobe/light? Originally posted by twitch I highly recommend the step by step series of flash articles at planet neil. Neil knows his stuff when it comes to flash, especially on camera flash which is supposedly a big no-no according to a lot of experts. What Neil doesn’t know about TTL and bouncing probably isn’t worth knowing I have Neil's new book about flash and I agree that he's really good when it comes to on camera flash. His website is a must read for any beginner who doesn't have the equipment/fund to do off camera flash.

05-06-2010, 02:49 PM	#35
Ben_Edict Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SouthWest "Regio" Photos: Albums Posts: 3,309	Originally posted by HermanLee Thank you, Ben. That's the info I need. How about the top end. Is there a spigot / adapter to change from hot shoe mount to regular strobe/light That's easy. Here it is: LumoPro LP633 Umbrella Swivel w/ Flash Shoe Adapter Midwest has a large collection of adapters and clamps. Just have a look through their site and you sure will find what you need. Ben