What Mode do you use when using flash
May 22, 2017 19:35:45 #
Used flash for my first time indoors using a Nikon D5600 and a YN685 flash both on TTL. I found myself confused when trying to determine what mode to use of the Auto, P, S, A, or M modes available. As I ran each mode through my mind I had problems with choosing each one. For each one I determined that there would not be any one setting that I thought would meet all situations. I even had trouble with using the Auto setting as I saw that it seemed to be adjusting the camera as if it didn't have a flash installed. I.E. The ISO speed was going all over the place. Anyway, I did a test shot on Automatic and it seemed to be perfect, so I ended up setting my camera to Auto. The result, all of the photos came out well, but I'm still wondering if there was another mode I should have actually been using.
May 22, 2017 19:37:43 #
May 22, 2017 19:46:38 #
I shoot my macro images using a flash with a 6 X 8 inch diffuser.
I use manual mode on both camera and flash.
I use manual mode on both camera and flash.
May 22, 2017 19:50:36 #
In never really used my flash in manual mode until I read Bryan Peterson's "Understanding Flash Photography". There's a technique to use when your main subject is close to the camera and becomes overexposed by the flash. You put both the camera and flash in manual mode. You expose for the background with the camera settings. You expose for your main subject by adjusting the flash output level. When my Nikon SB-700 is in manual mode it displays the ideal flash to subject distance on its LCD screen. You estimate the distance to your main subject and rotate the command dial on the flash until it displays that distance. It takes into consideration the camera's ISO and aperture settings. I'm not familiar with the Yongnuo YN685 flash but you could check into it.
May 22, 2017 20:12:08 #
Gene51 wrote:
Usually either aperture or manual.
Yes, I'd say Av (A) or Manual (M). If an older camera or film, X, (just for reference).
May 22, 2017 20:34:52 #
May 22, 2017 21:29:21 #
If the flash is 100% compatible then you can use it in any mode but otherwise manual mode.
May 22, 2017 21:35:06 #
wpas wrote:
Used flash for my first time indoors using a Nikon... (show quote)
Since both typically have computer controls I have taken time to read extensively so that I have some idea of how they interact and set them accordingly. A good flash can cost as much as a basic DSLR or mirrorless camera. Do mirrorless camera makers even make them? They probably weigh more than the cameras!
May 22, 2017 21:56:51 #
May 22, 2017 22:19:21 #
BebuLamar wrote:
This is my "Mirrorless" and flash
Nice!
May 22, 2017 22:33:07 #
Most of the time I use manual. Pick one mode and use for a while it until you feel comfortable with it. Do that with each of the other modes. After a while you will feel comfortable with them.
May 22, 2017 22:45:09 #
dandi
Loc: near Seattle, WA
With flash I almost always use manual mode, this is probably the only time I use manual mode-with flash. Why? By setting the Shutter Speed I control the amount of ambient light, by setting the aperture I control depth of field.
I like to use flash on TTL and use Flash exposure compensation to control the flash output.
I like to use flash on TTL and use Flash exposure compensation to control the flash output.
May 23, 2017 01:43:38 #
BebuLamar wrote:
This is my "Mirrorless" and flash
That's great. I actually have a Metz Strobe like that but the dry-fit battery died and has been leaking making it all a sticky mess. May 23, 2017 06:09:04 #
wpas wrote:
Used flash for my first time indoors using a Nikon... (show quote)
I use aperture or manual...
May 23, 2017 06:29:42 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
wpas wrote:
Used flash for my first time indoors using a Nikon... (show quote)
My go to settings is Manual on the camera and TTL on the flash.
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