 Linda L. Clark |
Using Flash Outdoors I just bought the SB-800 for use with my D-70. I am going to practice taking some shots of my daughter later in the day ... and I am curious about angling the flash head. Should I angle it at 45 degrees using the diffusion dome? Or use the built in bounce card? (Remember, this is for outdoor portraits.) Thanks!
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Jon Close |
Outdoors, there is no ceiling to bounce the light. Do not angle the head 45 degrees, use direct flash. Using the diffusion dome or built-in wide panel will help make it a softer fill light.
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Linda L. Clark |
Thanks! That's what I thought ... that I should definitely aim it direct on. But two people who I work with told me that they angle it ... and I was thinking, "But what the heck is it bouncing off of?" lol.
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Michael H. Cothran |
Linda - In addition, I would strongly suggest you dial down the flash a bit, as full flash - even in TTL mode -may look over powering in your outdoor shots. You should pre-experiment with your settings. In TTL mode, I'd dial in a -1, -1.3, -1.7, and see which you prefer. I believe you'll find the results much more natural looking with a little less light. Michael H. Cothran www.mhcphoto.net
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Linda L. Clark |
Thanks for the tips! I did dial most of them down to a -1/3 (some of them were not, though). It definitely helps! Experimenting is the only way, huh? But it is fun!
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Michael H. Cothran |
Linda - A -1/3 really isn't worth the effort. Go at least a full stop (-1). Michael
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Linda L. Clark |
Well, would it help if I use the little "diffuser" that came with the flash? Or should I still stop it down a lot ... and use the diffuser?
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RoxAnne E. Franklin |
Linda, I really like the effect of dialing down a full stop (-1) and still using the diffuser. It depends on what I'm shooting, and if I were you, I'd just experiment till my fingers hurt, but I really like the effect of diffusers. I really don't use my flash without one, no matter what I'm shooting. I'm a nut for soft light ... indoors and outdoors.
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