Pop up flash
May 1, 2016 13:07:59 #
norman1312 wrote:
Yes, I know that, but I think the main question hasn't been answered.
Why does the camera NEED a pop up flash?
Why does the camera NEED a pop up flash?
The question has been answered. It has been said that there are cameras that don't have a pop-up flash (the Df for example); so, a camera does not NEED a pop-up flash. If your camera has one, use it for fill light, or don't.
My Hasselblad 500C did not come with a pop-up flash either. One deals with it.
May 1, 2016 13:55:17 #
dandi
Loc: near Seattle, WA
norman1312 wrote:
Just WHY does a DSLR need a pop-up flash?
Take a look at this video by Joe McNally.
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-and-explore/article/g7jz8vfo/six-steps-to-lighting-magic-with-joe-mcnally.html
May 1, 2016 16:35:45 #
I'd be very surprised of you can't go to the menu and shut off the flash. I could on my old D 60 and I can on my D 750 and even on my Ricoh GXR.
May 1, 2016 16:39:01 #
SteveR wrote:
It comes in handy for fill flash.
^This.
In an emergency you can dial down the power of the pop up, to avoid the prison line up look, and simply use it for some fill.
May 2, 2016 05:53:26 #
May 2, 2016 06:20:39 #
norman1312 wrote:
Yes, I know that, but I think the main question hasn't been answered.
Why does the camera NEED a pop up flash?
Why does the camera NEED a pop up flash?
It has.
GoofyNewfie answered the question for you.
In "commander mode", the pop up flash can be used to control your off camera speedlights.
May 2, 2016 06:48:36 #
Unless I'm mistaken, the flash will pop up only when in Auto mode. There is also an Auto mode on the dial that does not allow it to pop up. If you use that, though, you can't select A, S, or M.
May 2, 2016 07:16:44 #
PhotosBySteve wrote:
Shooting in manual mode will solve the problem with the flash popping up.
DO NOT USE AUTO MODE!!!
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May 2, 2016 07:46:39 #
Shoot in Manual and the flash will not pop up.
norman1312 wrote:
Still getting to grips with the D7200, and one thi... (show quote)
May 2, 2016 08:02:31 #
You asked why have them? Most only consider the red eye or flatness from a photo with the on board. If you and others would learn of to to use it. It's another tool in your photo arsenal.
Have you ever taken pictures of:
Back lit subjects
Nature
Cars
Speciality items
Items needing specular highlights
Items with a cross hatch filter to get a nice twinkle effect in the day.
Even for a trigger to other flashes.
How about if I ask if you have ever experimented with your camera? Ever try to take it to the next degree?
Most have not and all they can say is the on board is junk. Most can only tell you, you need this and that fancy equipment. Why, because it's the easy way out. It only costs money for new toys!
Open your mind and you'll find that little on board flash is a great addition that comes free on most dslr's!
Have you ever taken pictures of:
Back lit subjects
Nature
Cars
Speciality items
Items needing specular highlights
Items with a cross hatch filter to get a nice twinkle effect in the day.
Even for a trigger to other flashes.
How about if I ask if you have ever experimented with your camera? Ever try to take it to the next degree?
Most have not and all they can say is the on board is junk. Most can only tell you, you need this and that fancy equipment. Why, because it's the easy way out. It only costs money for new toys!
Open your mind and you'll find that little on board flash is a great addition that comes free on most dslr's!
May 2, 2016 08:04:06 #
norman1312 wrote:
Still getting to grips with the D7200, and one thi... (show quote)
There will be times when light is so low that the camera will, in order to keep the shutter speed fast enough to hand hold, pop up the flash to give more light. Otherwise the image would be blurry. If you were doing the same shot on a tripod, you would select the NO Flash setting to continue. If the camera is in the "flash assist" mode, the flash will popup anytime the camera thinks it will be useful for a good shot.
May 2, 2016 08:09:07 #
paulrph1
Loc: Washington, Utah
norman1312 wrote:
Still getting to grips with the D7200, and one thi... (show quote)
If you have your camera set to auto mode the flash will automatically pop up. Any other mode it will not pop up. I am able to to disable mine. Check your manual. Even in the program mode it will not pop up unless you manually pop up the flash. Sounds like a camera setting to me.
Now for the second part of your question. I like my pop up flash because I was going to take some picture of my grandson in a play. Set out my speedlight but went off and left it. There was not enough available light so a flash was required. Wonder if the flash would be strong enough but I was able to boost up the ISO and the flash worked great even at a long distance.
May 2, 2016 09:23:14 #
GENorkus wrote:
You asked why have them? Most only consider the red eye or flatness from a photo with the on board. If you and others would learn of to to use it. It's another tool in your photo arsenal.
Have you ever taken pictures of:
Back lit subjects
Have you ever taken pictures of:
Back lit subjects
Perfect for backlit.
May 2, 2016 09:49:12 #
my understanding is that the popup may not pop up if you use the manual mode or aperture or shutter priority mode or program mode.the pop up flash is not the ideal speed light to have.it is better to have a external flash.but in an emergency when you do not have access to external flash,one can use it for portrait photography realizing its limited flash range and flash output.you can cover the pop up flash with a toilet paper to act as a diffuser for portrait photos,joseph
May 2, 2016 09:58:44 #
Leitz
Loc: Solms
norman1312 wrote:
Still getting to grips with the D7200, and one thi... (show quote)
No different than a self timer, tripod socket, neckstrap lugs, etc. If you don't want to use it, don't. Your user's manual will tell you how to turn it off.
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