 Pat Jesten |
Avoiding Shadows in my indoor picture My indoor pictures sometimes (well most of the time) have a shadow caused by the flash. When I do not use the flash the picture is dark. I am an intermediate beginner - I have the Canon Xti. Is there something I can buy to attach to the lens (a hood maybe) or how can I adjust my settings so I will not get the shadow. When the subject is far from the wall, I do not get the shadow, but my problem is when they are close to the wall. Please advise.
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Jon Close |
The shadow is caused by the low mounted built-in flash that just shines straight ahead. It's probably giving your subjects "red eye" as well. Get a high power accessory flash with tilt/swivel head so that you can bounce flash off ceiling or wall. Ususal suspects are Canon 430EX or Sigma EF 500 DG Super.
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Oliver Anderson |
what about that new Gary Fong flash difusser for pop up flashes like the Rebel....its a cheaper alternative.
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- Ken Smith Contact Ken Smith Ken Smith's Gallery |
I have the Gary Fong difuser. Works well. Here's a link with more info: http://store.garyfonginc.com/liiido.html
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Pat Jesten |
I like the idea of a cheaper alternative (smile) but when I looked at the web page, I could still see the shadow in the picture with the difuser. For those of you who have used it, have the shadows been eliminated or have they just been drastically reduced?
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- Ken Smith Contact Ken Smith Ken Smith's Gallery |
I doubt you'll ever totally eliminate shadows..but I"ll defer to the other portrait photographers out there. I seldom use my diffuser, but I have done side by side comparisons and the diffuser certainly reduces shawdows.
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Pat Jesten |
OK - I will get the Gary Fong difuser - and I will let you guys know how everything turns out...
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Pat Jesten |
One day I will learn how to spell :)
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