To flash....or not to flash?...that..
Aug 15, 2013 20:46:24 #
..is the question. Both shots taken with the same camera....lens and settings. Only difference is using the on-camera flash.
Nikon D5100 with 200mm macro lens hand held at 1/200s iso100 F11
Nikon D5100 with 200mm macro lens hand held at 1/200s iso100 F11
#1
#2
Aug 15, 2013 20:56:29 #
Not to flash. That is my answer.
I prefer the warm color without the flash.
I prefer the warm color without the flash.
Aug 15, 2013 20:56:36 #
I think the flash shot is not as luminous as the first shot. I like the colors in the first shot much better.
Aug 15, 2013 21:20:00 #
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Bret wrote:
..is the question. Both shots taken with the same camera....lens and settings. Only difference is using the on-camera flash.
Nikon D5100 with 200mm macro lens hand held at 1/200s iso100 F11
Nikon D5100 with 200mm macro lens hand held at 1/200s iso100 F11
I like them both, for their own reasons. #2 has the detail I like to see, and #1 has the colors I like to see. Overall, I think #1 gets my vote. Nice shots though.
Aug 15, 2013 21:23:18 #
I like 1 for the colors but like seeing the details on 2. Can you power down your flash? I can power mine down either on the flash (Nikon SB-700) or have the camera do it (Nikon D7000).
Aug 15, 2013 21:34:56 #
Not to flash, but I'd raise some of the shadows and midtones in PP, as well adding some clarity.
I could upload my edit if you like...
I could upload my edit if you like...
Aug 15, 2013 21:38:44 #
I agree on the 2nd pic, I would tone down the flash a bit but pp can do the same thing in this case. Both are excellent!
Aug 15, 2013 22:02:22 #
You know the answer to this one Bret!
Who would use a flash on stained glass windows?? ! :)
Who would use a flash on stained glass windows?? ! :)
Aug 15, 2013 22:03:18 #
Aug 16, 2013 01:57:06 #
luvmypets wrote:
I like 1 for the colors but like seeing the details on 2. Can you power down your flash? I can power mine down either on the flash (Nikon SB-700) or have the camera do it (Nikon D7000).
I agree with everyone the colors are better on the non-flash and the detail is better on the flash. I believe your suggestion would render the best possible picture. Just for the record, there is flash exposure compensation on the D5100 so it is possible to control the power.
Aug 16, 2013 05:19:25 #
Normally when I use the pop up flash the first thing I do is drop the aperture down a stop or 2...depending how far away I am. The Back grounds are usually very dark green or black and you really don't have allot of time before they take off. Maybe 3 or 4 shots...a different pose or 2 and poof!!! This one landed in front of me on this lime stone and I found the back lighting from the sun kinda interesting.
Aug 16, 2013 06:13:56 #
If you can put the eye shot of the flash picture on the non flash picture that would be great but the no flash is better color I think.
Aug 16, 2013 06:15:50 #
I prefer #2 because of the detail of its markings. #1 doesn't process as well (for me).
Nice sharp pics!
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Aug 16, 2013 06:18:36 #
I prefer #2 because of the detail of its markings. #1 doesn't process as well (for me).
Nice sharp pics!
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Nice sharp pics!
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Aug 16, 2013 06:24:09 #
Bret wrote:
..is the question. Both shots taken with the same camera....lens and settings. Only difference is using the on-camera flash.
Nikon D5100 with 200mm macro lens hand held at 1/200s iso100 F11
Nikon D5100 with 200mm macro lens hand held at 1/200s iso100 F11
Definitely #2. I like the even lighting and detail although I would have increased the saturation a bit.
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