Flash
Aug 21, 2011 10:46:03 #
Hi,
When using flash as field flash should you you reduce the output of the flash by 1 stop or 1/2 stop?
Don
When using flash as field flash should you you reduce the output of the flash by 1 stop or 1/2 stop?
Don
Aug 22, 2011 09:40:31 #
Not sure what you mean by "field flash". I think you mean fill flash. If so, that's not an easy question to answer. It depends on what you're trying to achieve. As a photographer/artist, it's all up to what you're trying to create in the image. 1/2 to 1 full stop is usually sufficient to fill in shadows without degrading your main exposure. There are times in subdued light that I've turned the flash down to -3 to just use it to get the catch light in the eyes. It wasn't necessary for actual fill, but still needed as stated.
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