Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Speedlites
This chapter digs deeper and examines the nuts and bolts you need to understand to get your Speedlites set up for wireless off- camera operation as well on-camera use. Did you notice how I first mentioned wireless off-camera use? It’s my not-so-subtle way of nudging you in that direction. Of course, I cover all the settings needed for on-camera flash as well, but for the best results, get your flash off your camera! (Sorry, I couldn’t help myself.)
When you finish this chapter, you’ll have a better understanding of the various menus, flash modes, and Personal/Custom Functions for your flash. You’ll learn how to interact with your flash, access its settings, and quickly and easily set it up to do the things you want, when you want them!
In this business portrait of Northern California chiropractor Jason Beck, a small octabank is used overhead, edge lights left (with a grid) and right (in a softbox), and a silver reflector from below. Exposure: ISO 100, f/11, 1/200 second with an EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM lens.
Power Requirements
The 600EX/600EX-RT, 580EX II, and the 430EX II each use four AA-size batteries. Having additional fresh batteries on hand for your Speedlites is a must. I speak from personal experience when I tell you that batteries almost always die on you at the worst possible time. You should strongly consider packing at least ...
