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24 EXPLAINING | LIGHTING

LIGHTING

Consumer DSLRs and CSCs usually have a not be ideal (see pp.136–37). An external flash
built-in flash, which can be used as a fill light or continuous studio lighting are far better
when you are shooting a backlit scene, or for options. An external flash can be attached
extra illumination when the ambient light directly to the camera’s hot shoe or triggered
levels are low. However, a built-in flash may wirelessly via an optical or radio connection.

EXTERNAL FLASH

There are several things to bear in mind when choosing a include a bounce head that enables you to direct the light
flash. A key specification is the guide number of the flash, from the flash very precisely, and wireless capability for using
which indicates its illuminating power. Other useful features the flash off-camera.
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FLASH KEY

1 Slide-out reflector/wide-angle diffuser 5 Bounce head 9 Illumination-pattern selector
2 Wireless flash sensor 6 Mode selector 10 LCD panel
3 Autofocus (AF) illuminator 7 Zoom control 11 On/off–remote/master control
4 Foot (to attach to the camera hot shoe) 8 “Ready” light 12 Locking switch

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