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Post by juanita on Mar 9, 2010 13:53:57 GMT -5
I bought the sb600. I haven't gotten creative but I like what it does instead of the in camera flash. I'm also going to get a mini softbox, maybe that'll take that flash out of the eye??? Any suggestions appreciated... Attachments:
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Post by jimhobson on Mar 9, 2010 20:07:03 GMT -5
Get a flash bracket that gets the flash about 9" above the camera. A flip bracket will keep the flash centered, but above the lens no matter what the orientation is, vertical or horizontal. A soft box will soften the light to some extent. Both will help. I use a Lumiquest Pro-T bracket.
BTW: Nice shot. The new granddaughter?
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Post by NCPhotoTrekker on Mar 9, 2010 20:37:28 GMT -5
Red eye is one of those annoying things isn't it? Off camera flash is the best way to combat it. You can try the red eye reduction feature as well which will fire a few preliminary flashes constricting the iris.
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Post by jimhobson on Mar 9, 2010 22:26:22 GMT -5
Now that Greg mentioned it, when using red eye reduction, the preliminary flashes usually get the little people to look at the camera. When the main flash fires, they are already looking towards the camera. Good way to get their attention.
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Post by juanita on Mar 16, 2010 21:03:19 GMT -5
Thank you Greg and Jim for the tips!!! Maybe someday I'll learn everything photography related, is that possible??? lol...  |
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Post by NCPhotoTrekker on Mar 17, 2010 18:47:49 GMT -5
Thank you Greg and Jim for the tips!!! Maybe someday I'll learn everything photography related, is that possible??? lol... Nope, not possible at all, thats part of the fun of this art form. |
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Post by Steve (FloppyDog) on Mar 18, 2010 11:35:45 GMT -5
This is a very sweet photo Juanita! As mentioned, a bracket works well. I have one but don't really use it much because I usually have my flash on a stand with an umbrella using commander mode.
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