Chapter 2
Exploring Basic Flash Photography
IN THIS CHAPTER
Introducing the built-in flash
Using the flash in automatic modes
Popping the flash manually
Tips, tricks, and techniques
Exploring advanced flash settings
This chapter is devoted to demystifying the built-in flash that most digital SLRs have on top of the camera. Photography gets much more enjoyable if you know when and how to control your camera's flash. You’ll be able to take photos in more situations with it than without it. For example, flash comes to the rescue when the lighting is dim and your camera is struggling with the exposure. It’s also a great way to make sure people’s faces are well lit, even in good lighting.
I show you how to use the flash, how to tweak the settings, and how to prevent it from firing when the camera is in an automatic shooting mode. You learn how and when to activate it yourself when you’re using an advanced shooting mode. I also cover tips on how to effectively use the built-in flash and ...
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