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Shooting for eBay: Creating Simple and Effective Product Shots for Online Auctions and Sales
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Shooting for eBay: Creating Simple and Effective Product Shots for Online Auctions and Sales

by Alan Hess
October 2013
Beginner
76 pages
2h 21m
English
Peachpit Press
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Flash

A dedicated flash unit can produce really great light for product photography if used correctly. Many people shy away from using a flash or recommend against it, because the flash is usually used incorrectly. You do not want to use the built-in flash or a flash where the flash head cannot be adjusted.

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The head of the flash, like the one attached to this Nikon SB-800, can be positioned to bounce the light rather than be stuck pointing in one direction.

A flash head that can be rotated allows the light to be bounced so it illuminates the subject indirectly and creates a softer, more pleasing light.

The flash has some very distinct advantages ...

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