Ed, Your the BEST!! Your book and tutorials have given me confidence and increased my the quality of my photos 110% I now take my flash with me all the time.
Thank you, Thank You, Thank you Mr. Ed. Gave you a thumbs up and added video to my lighting playlist before i even watched the video. Now on to the video been waiting for this. Del
You can also lock in a minimum shutter speed in AV mode, I use min speed of 1/60th and auto ISO when doing weddings.....especially if I'm single shooting it. Two cameras and too many changing light situations with very limited time, manual takes a back seat. I always use ETTL when the dynamics of each shot are changing, I only ever use manual in portrait shoots where very little is changing in terms of distance of me to subject and distance from subject to light
Thank you Ed for great video, totally agree with you.. Using remote sync & parabolic softbox has great result but not practical especially if you go travelling with your family & kids they will left you as you still packing & folding your lighting equipment
The EBook on flash pbotography is a clearly explained set of repeatable processes for speedlight use inside or outside. It breaks it down to the basics and shows that there is no real automatic way that your gear is going to make it great for you without your direct intervention. TTL is no better than manual flash, but Ed shows how these automatic features can be leveraged to save time and make you a more responsive and rapidly adaptable capture artist. Worth the ridiculously low price if you feel that you don't want to bungle you're next photoshoot.
Hi Ed, WEDDING FORMALS ON THE MOVE: If the couple want the shoot in harsh light becouse the location, what camara/speedlight settings are your starting point? ( wedding) not open shade / not back light/ If you use TTL the speedligh will output fullpower and will get hot and slow the recycling time from 4 to 10 seconds after 9 shots. bud if i use the speedlights in manual in 1/4 or lower can out put over 50 flash with no delay. Q: how to have the right setings on camera for the situation? or shoul I get a powerpack and shot TTL with - 2 stop compensation? Best regards from Norway @walocortes
Thanks so much :-) I also found the Program mode very helpful for event shoot, where actions and resources aren't in our control :-) Cheers from Bangalore India
Fantastic tips and well-presented! One problem I've had, though...even when I have my camera at Av and the flash at High Speed Sync, the shutter speed sets itself very low. Is this a problem when inside shooting at low light? Is it only possible to use Av and High Speed Sync flash outside when there is a lot of ambient light?
Thank you for this tutorial...some helpful hits. However, the shot of the model at 4:13 shows red eye. That is one of my pet peeves...I hate red eye and though it can be removed in post, I try to avoid it at all costs.
Ed, I am photographing a night party outdoors and need to know correct settings. If I am in AV mode and most of the shots come out blurry. If I use A, they come out yellow. Any suggestions? Thank you.
hi , increase the iso since u r doing night photography increase till u get lower f no and more shutter speed . higher shutter speed will reduce the camera's shake so u will reduce the blurry images.
+Paul Humphries Off the top of my head, TTL is more interested in flash exposure on your immediate subject, and the camera's overall metering is for ambient/constant light, so I'd be thinking of those things independently. Spot to get a reading on a specific part of the ambient light in the scene, Matrix for most situations. TTL takes care of the flash exposure on its own.
You can have control of your aperture when you are shooting in Programmed by simply rotating your main dial. Additionally, you can leave your Canon DSLR and Canon flash in High Speed Sync all the time. When your shutter speed falls slower than your maximum sync speed, the camera will automatically switch back to normal sync and when the shutter speed becomes faster than the maximum sync speed, the camera will automatically switch back to High Speed Sync. I don't think that this is true with cameras other than Canon DSLR's and I also do not think that this holds true for Canon cameras with non Canon flash units...
If fill flash looks awful then your using too much. Its ok moving your subject but then you may not be getting the shot you want. Its like cgi in movies and hdr in pics. If you can tell, then its too much. If you have to look at a pic and its not obvious and you have to think about it if its hdr or fill flash, then the photographer probably got it just right.
+Ed Verosky for beginners it's best to start with the M modeus, because you see what you dou....in ettl or similar you never know what the camera "thinks".....that's why automatics are nuts for beginners !
+walo Thoenen disagree. you got it the other way around. beginners usually don't care what the camera "thinks" unless they would want to move up to the next level. Beginners use auto settings 90% of the time. Silly comment you made there.
fill flash looks awful in my opinion and I think that it should be avoided at any cost. You should reposition your model such that it gets enough horizontal light to the face and then take a photo.
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Ed, Your the BEST!! Your book and tutorials have given me confidence and increased my the quality of my photos 110% I now take my flash with me all the time.
Right On!! Finally someone says it all. Well done.
Just what I needed ahead of an event I'm shooting after not using my flash for ages. Feeling much better about it now! Thank you so much :)
Thank you very much for all of your great tutorials - you are a good teacher.
Thanks for the reminders, sometimes we forget the Little things. great tutorial.
presented in excellent form.
Thank you, Thank You, Thank you Mr. Ed. Gave you a thumbs up and added video to my lighting playlist before i even watched the video. Now on to the video been waiting for this.
Del
You can also lock in a minimum shutter speed in AV mode, I use min speed of 1/60th and auto ISO when doing weddings.....especially if I'm single shooting it. Two cameras and too many changing light situations with very limited time, manual takes a back seat. I always use ETTL when the dynamics of each shot are changing, I only ever use manual in portrait shoots where very little is changing in terms of distance of me to subject and distance from subject to light
Most cameras cap the minimum at 1/60 by default, if I'm not mistaken!
New to weddings, trying to get a repeatable process, appreciate your comment. Is your flash on camera or off?
Most helpful video on the subject I've watched so far. Thanks!
+Elizabeth Mealey Thanks, Elizabeth!
VERY professional and good tutorial, exactly what i was looking for, thank you mate !
Great video and explanation. Lots of good pointers. Thank you
This is an excellent tutorial. One question I have is will this technique work with Peter Fong's Lightsphere?
best tutorial i have watched on this subject. and you're a very clear in your explanation. thanks
Very Straight to the Point........Great Job Ed Verosky
Man! Awesome videos!, thanks for taking the time to share it!
Thank you so much! No tutorials for on camera flash, so at least found yours.
Thought was the only one suffering from this
I always used duel headed Metz flashes when shooting weddings.....can be used for fill, direct or bounce with fill
Thank you Ed for great video, totally agree with you.. Using remote sync & parabolic softbox has great result but not practical especially if you go travelling with your family & kids they will left you as you still packing & folding your lighting equipment
Great video Ed. Very much appreciated!
awesome, this is what i need
i have been confusing in many time to shoot because didn't know the technically light condition
big thanksfull
very concise, very clear. A+ !!
The EBook on flash pbotography is a clearly explained set of repeatable processes for speedlight use inside or outside. It breaks it down to the basics and shows that there is no real automatic way that your gear is going to make it great for you without your direct intervention. TTL is no better than manual flash, but Ed shows how these automatic features can be leveraged to save time and make you a more responsive and rapidly adaptable capture artist. Worth the ridiculously low price if you feel that you don't want to bungle you're next photoshoot.
Thank you very much for all of your great tutorials
Hi Ed, WEDDING FORMALS ON THE MOVE: If the couple want the shoot in harsh light becouse the location, what camara/speedlight settings are your starting point? ( wedding) not open shade / not back light/ If you use TTL the speedligh will output fullpower and will get hot and slow the recycling time from 4 to 10 seconds after 9 shots. bud if i use the speedlights in manual in 1/4 or lower can out put over 50 flash with no delay. Q: how to have the right setings on camera for the situation? or shoul I get a powerpack and shot TTL with - 2 stop compensation? Best regards from Norway @walocortes
simple and effective tutorial!
Thanks for this video. I learned something new.. Can't wait for daylight. :)
Thanks so much :-)
I also found the Program mode very helpful for event shoot, where actions and resources aren't in our control :-)
Cheers from Bangalore India
What do you set your white balance to when using fill flash outdoors?
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That's what I figured, thank you!
Thanks for the tutorial! Great knowledge to learn.
Very good explanation
nice thanks for the tip.
just got my new sb-700 for Nikon D5200, will ably it,
again, thanks.
Excellent tips... Thanks so much
Fantastic tips and well-presented! One problem I've had, though...even when I have my camera at Av and the flash at High Speed Sync, the shutter speed sets itself very low. Is this a problem when inside shooting at low light? Is it only possible to use Av and High Speed Sync flash outside when there is a lot of ambient light?
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Whats a good flash for under 140$ that does eTTL and the settings you were demonstrating on this video? Is the Yonguo speedlight 650 any good
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Neewer t652
Thank you for this tutorial...some helpful hits. However, the shot of the model at 4:13 shows red eye. That is one of my pet peeves...I hate red eye and though it can be removed in post, I try to avoid it at all costs.
great advise thank you
I like "Better Bounce Card", and also sometimes my Ray Flash
Thanks. How do I get the ebook mentioned here?
This was a big help! Thanks!
Ed, I am photographing a night party outdoors and need to know correct settings. If I am in AV mode and most of the shots come out blurry. If I use A, they come out yellow. Any suggestions? Thank you.
hi , increase the iso since u r doing night photography increase till u get lower f no and more shutter speed . higher shutter speed will reduce the camera's shake so u will reduce the blurry images.
Thank you, especially for your text.
Great tutorial!
Hi
Which flashlight Do you recommend me to buy for my nikon d7200 for personal use?
Personally, I'd recommend the Yongnuo YN560IV and above
thank you for sharing . helpful.
Thanks ! Very helpful
Cool music! Excelent video tnx!
i have canon 700d...which flash would you suggest me to buy?
+Sethu Raman Take a look at the Yongnuo YN-560IV. It's a copy of the Canon 580ex ii and about 1/6th the price. They are about $65-$70 on Amazon
Nice video, thanks
Does the t7i need this?
Excellent
thanks. excellent
Great tutorial...I subscribe!
Subscribed Ed! Great video. Whats the best metering mode with TTL, Spot or Matrix? Thanks in advance, Paul.
+Paul Humphries Off the top of my head, TTL is more interested in flash exposure on your immediate subject, and the camera's overall metering is for ambient/constant light, so I'd be thinking of those things independently. Spot to get a reading on a specific part of the ambient light in the scene, Matrix for most situations. TTL takes care of the flash exposure on its own.
+Ed Verosky Thanks Ed, appreciated.....keep up the great work :)
+Ed Verosky is the flash must have the hss (high speed sync ) option?
+Mohamed A. El-Hefny You don't need HSS if you keep your shutter speed at the flash sync speed or slower.
Thank you very much
Well I am using a Manual flash with NO TTL so its a bummer I guess
You can have control of your aperture when you are shooting in Programmed by simply rotating your main dial. Additionally, you can leave your Canon DSLR and Canon flash in High Speed Sync all the time. When your shutter speed falls slower than your maximum sync speed, the camera will automatically switch back to normal sync and when the shutter speed becomes faster than the maximum sync speed, the camera will automatically switch back to High Speed Sync. I don't think that this is true with cameras other than Canon DSLR's and I also do not think that this holds true for Canon cameras with non Canon flash units...
WHICH FLASH WILL U PREFER FOR MY NIKON D750 AND NIKOND5200?
NIKON SB-600
The key here is what he said. OCF is not always practical. If you know how to use on camera flash you can get away with amazing pictures.
Master
Can you explain to me why you have received 153 Negatives for this video.
mamiyapress I wondered that, too.
Just one eyed people who insist on doing everything in manual mode - would be my guess.
It's the internet. Someone finds a cure for cancer and does a video, I can GUARANTEE they'll be idiots who dislike the video.
Excelent , thank you
If fill flash looks awful then your using too much. Its ok moving your subject but then you may not be getting the shot you want. Its like cgi in movies and hdr in pics. If you can tell, then its too much. If you have to look at a pic and its not obvious and you have to think about it if its hdr or fill flash, then the photographer probably got it just right.
ettl is nuts....do it in M mode and your life becomes much simplier.....
+walo Thoenen Thanks for your comment, walo. Would love it if you'd provide some insight. Might help if you'd read some of the other comments below.
+Ed Verosky for beginners it's best to start with the M modeus, because you see what you dou....in ettl or similar you never know what the camera "thinks".....that's why automatics are nuts for beginners !
+walo Thoenen If this video were about the basics of exposure, I'd be inclined to agree with you.
+walo Thoenen disagree. you got it the other way around. beginners usually don't care what the camera "thinks" unless they would want to move up to the next level. Beginners use auto settings 90% of the time. Silly comment you made there.
fill flash looks awful in my opinion and I think that it should be avoided at any cost. You should reposition your model such that it gets enough horizontal light to the face and then take a photo.
+Robert Szekely I don't like it much either, especially if it's at all obvious. But sometimes repositioning the subject isn't a better option.