Questions tagged [flash]
Flash is a device which provides additional light to a scene. It can be used to help fill in a dark area of a photo, to provide light if there isn't sufficient light to begin with, or it can help to improve the composition of a particular photo, by creating your own source of light.
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How to Avoid Red-Eye in Photos?
Although tools exist to remove red-eye in post-production, what's the best way to avoid it while creating the photograph in the field?
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What attributes should I look for when buying batteries for a flash?
I want to buy some more rechargable batteries (AAs) for my flashes.
I suppose I mainly care about:
- Quick recycling of the flash
- Hold their charge when not in use
Although bonuses for:
- Long ...
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What is second-curtain or rear-curtain technique? [duplicate]
I have a Nikon D80 I seem to remember having read somewhere that it should be possible to take photos in it using something called a second curtain technique. My question is does anybody know if this ...
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Will I see a difference in my photos if I aim my flash to the umbrella axis?
I've seen people over the internet aiming their flashes to the umbrella's axis but haven't seen yet a before and after photo. In my case, the flash aims a bit above the axis. What would be the benefit ...
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What are the advantages of the Canon 580EX II over the 430EX II?
I want to purchase a Speedlite for my Canon DSLR, but am curious to whether I need to spend the extra dollars to get the top of the line 580EX II over the more affordable 430EX II.
What are the ...
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What are the pros and cons of using an optical trigger for external lighting?
I have been reading up on the different kinds of lighting kits out there. I read about using optical triggers for external lighting kits. This would allow me to use my on-camera flash (or a mounted ...
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