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Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio
08-16-2016, 07:57 PM
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I don't use any flash diffusers at all, just need something to bounce off. I think a "Michael Jackson" white glove (left hand only) is all I need if I am in a desperate situation. :lol:
and probably won't work too well if you have a grip (too heavy) on the camera. That's just for me.. YMMV... :D
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Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio
08-16-2016, 02:39 PM
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Yes, those who say they don't need flash because their camera can handle high ISO and doing a better job than using flash probably don't know better... the majority of them are from the other camp with big and expensive cameras. They can claim "pro" status whatever they want... doesn't bother me, but I am just be happy with mine so are my customers. LOL.
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Yes, I agree and I am sure some (if not most) church services do not allow flash... and I can understand why... As a photographer, I need to find ways to do that when the lighting is inadequate... another case when it is almost completely dark (backstage) and very high back ceiling, with no walls to bounce flash..... here's one that I bounce the flash off my hand (no way I can do it with a heavy Canikon camera). IMO, it would be difficult to get the same photo with similar color as the one here without using flash.
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Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio
08-16-2016, 12:18 PM
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It depends on what you want to achieve, I use flash often even in well-lit (or good enough) conditions. When the quality of lighting is subpar, flash (white) light helps to enhance the light and preserve truer color.
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Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio
08-16-2016, 10:37 AM
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Good question (very observant), the dots on the dress are part of the party light (the dots are all over the places)... here is another one that shows as they turn down the lighting while everyone is in dancing mood.
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Very true... but still want to remain stealth during the entire event so people don't get tense (or uptight); I don't use flash diffuser (AF360FZGII is excellent for party photos).
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Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio
08-16-2016, 09:25 AM
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Very nice.. yes, that's what I mean. If there is anything to improve, I would balance a bit more ambient light in the mix by cutting down a little on flash (use EV) to preserve the "moment"; like this one that I have done recently.
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Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio
08-15-2016, 06:59 AM
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@jimJohnson, I think I know what you mean... and I do that all the time with flash of course indoors.. for example like this,
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Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio
08-13-2016, 09:55 AM
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As some have already suggested... the greatest degree of control is M mode... set the shutter and aperture then, change ISO and/or EV depending on how much ambient light you need and WB due to flash. For better result, get the new flash (eg. AF360FZG II) with front LED and use bounce flash off ceiling if possible.
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