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CDLC Presents "How to Use Flash Like a Pro"

CDLC Presents "How to Use Flash Like a Pro"

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From the Canon Digital Learning Center:
You’re probably all-too familiar with the typical photo you get when you use your camera’s built-in flash. At best, it looks a lot like the one to the left.
 
Sure, it’s sharp, correctly exposed and in focus, but if you’re looking for subtlety, variety, and sophistication, you’re going to have to up your game. One of the best and easiest ways to do it is to invest in a simple, affordable, and versatile device known as a Canon EOS Speedlite. A Speedlite is what Canon calls its electronic flash units that fit into the accessory shoe on top of your EOS system camera. Even the smallest, lowest cost Speedlite will make a significant improvement in the quality of your photos, even if you only use it for direct on-camera flash.
The entire article covers topics such as:
 
  • Flash-Fill
  • Indirect Flash
  • Off-Camera Flash
  • Wireless Off-Camera Flash
  • Macro Flash
  • Dragging the Shutter
B&H carries Canon EX-series Speedlites.