8. Hold on to Your Flash
NIKON D750 ISO 800 1/13 SEC. F/5.6
Speedlights are designed to work seamlessly on your camera. Just slide the mounting foot into the camera hot shoe, turn the locking lever, and you are ready to go. When you want to use the flash off the camera, however, you need a way to position and aim it exactly where you need it. Planning a good lighting scheme is merely an exercise in frustration if you can’t place the lights where you need them. To help you, the market is full of flash holders and devices that enable you to mount your Speedlight just about anywhere, from the simple flash stands that come with your Speedlights ...
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