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MANUALLY SETTING FLASH POWER

Automatic flash metering (TTL) is convenient but it can exposure will not change. The most precise way to set
lead to inconsistent results, particularly if the scene’s flash exposure is to use a handheld meter with a flash
level of reflectivity changes between shots. Shooting metering function. However, by shooting a series of
with manual exposure flash, though initially more test shots and adjusting exposure after viewing the
time-consuming, is very consistent providing your results, it is possible to use manual exposure flash
subject is not going to move; once the camera and easily without one. You can also buy cheaper,
flash are set correctly, you can shoot knowing that the nonproprietary flash heads for manual flashes.

SELECT MANUAL SET THE CAMERA EXPOSURE SET THE FLASH TO MANUAL
This mode lets you set the aperture Set the aperture for the required Flash exposure is not automated
and shutter speeds. Only flash exposure depth of field. Next, either set the shutter in Manual mode; the amount of light
is affected by the aperture setting; the speed to the sync speed, which will produced by the flash is controlled by
shutter speed controls the exposure of darken the background, or to a slower its power setting. At 1/1, the flash emits
areas in the frame that are not lit by flash. speed to lighten the background. the maximum amount of light.

SET THE FLASH POWER TO 1/4 SHOOT AND REVIEW
You can raise and lower the flash power. A good starting Shoot a test shot and review the results on your camera’s
point is 1/4 (a quarter of its power). At this setting, the flash will LCD screen. Look at the highlights in particular to see if they are
recharge rapidly and won’t drain the batteries as quickly as 1/1. correctly exposed. Use the histogram to check the exposure.

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