Book description
Get enlightened with this detailed coverage of Canon's Speedlite system
If you use a digital SLR camera, then you understand just how critical it is to have a capable flash. A Canon Speedlite shines a whole new light on taking photos with a Canon DSLR. This full-color, in-depth guide takes you beyond the standard manual that accompanies a Canon Speedlite and shows you the types of settings you can use on your camera when working with off-camera flashes.
You'll explore the possibilities of wireless lighting with multiple speedlites as well as the creative effects you can achieve. Author, teacher, and professional photographer Michael Corsentino demystifies setting up a speedlite, synchronizing the speedlite equipment, and determining lighting ratios. He provides you with detailed, real-world information on using all of Canon's various Speedlite models including the new 600EX-RT and covers other Canon lighting system components such as the ST-E2 Wireless Transmitter, Macro Ring Lite, and Macro Twin Lites and OC-E3 Off-Camera Shoe Cord.
Highlights how the Canon Speedlite system is a must-have accessory for exploring a new world of digital photo possibilities
Covers a number of Canon's Speedlites, including the 600EX-RT, 580 EX II, 430 EX II, 270 EX and 270 EX II, and the 320 EX
Shows you how to create an inexpensive and portable wireless studio lighting system that can go where you go
Demystifies setting up the speedlite, synchronizing the equipment, and figuring out lighting ratios
Canon Speedlite System Digital Field Guide, 3rd Edition is a handy guide that shares real-world information and untangles the complexities of using the Canon Speedlite system.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Table of Contents
- Title Page
- Quick Tour
- Chapter 1: Exploring the Canon Speedlite System
- Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Speedlites
- Chapter 3: Flash Photography Basics
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Chapter 4: Using Your Flash Off Your Camera
- How the Speedlite System Works Wirelessly with Your Camera
- Overview of Wireless Flash Setup with the Canon Speedlite System
- Setting Up Master and Slave Flashes
- Setting Up a Wireless Manual Flash
- Using Wireless Multi-Stroboscopic Flash
- Setting Up Channels and Groups or Slave IDs
- Setting Flash Exposure Compensation
- Testing and Modeling Flash from a Slave Unit
- Remote Release from a Slave Unit
- Linked Shooting with Radio Transmission
- Using Your Speedlites with Radio Triggers
- Chapter 5: Setting Up a Wireless Studio
- Chapter 6: Lighting Concepts and Patterns
- Appendix A: Posing Basics
- Appendix B: Rules of Composition
- Appendix C: Resources
- Appendix D: How to Use the Gray Card and Color Checker
Product information
- Title: Canon Speedlite System Digital Field Guide
- Author(s):
- Release date: July 2012
- Publisher(s): Wiley
- ISBN: 9781118237441
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