Any tips for quickly shooting with bounce flash and DSLR camera?
Submitted by: k7o5l
I frequently miss the shots i am trying to get when shooting indoors with a hot shoe flash. i spend too much time trying to position my flash to bounce in the right direction and cant get the candid shot i was looking for. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
I frequently miss the shots i am trying to get when shooting indoors with a hot shoe flash. i spend too much time trying to position my flash to bounce in the right direction and cant get the candid shot i was looking for. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
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January 4th, 2009 at 10:38 am
Clarabelle
For quick candid shots I like to bounce off the ceiling. Just aim the flash up.
January 7th, 2009 at 6:55 pm
Susann
When shooting weddings and the like, I keep mine at 45^. My camera is a Pentax SLR and so I don’t have the shutter lag problem that DSLR (with the TV like view finder) cameras have. In smaller rooms I set it at about 90^.
January 8th, 2009 at 11:58 am
Marvin
Have you considered taping a 3.5″ card on your flash to bounce it at your subjects? You can angle the flash to bounce off the ceiling and bend the card to also bounce towards your subjects.
January 9th, 2009 at 7:43 am
Sotos
Alternatively - and I don´t know if this would work for you - use a faster lens and available light (less disruptive; captures the atmosphere of the event; no waiting for the flash to recycle.)
January 9th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
Shekhar
There are a multitude of solutions for making bounce flash easier. Most methods involve purchasing add-on diffusion and deflection products for your external flash such as “a better bounce card” or the Demb flip-it. These are relatively affordable and rather bulky but do a good job of providing diffused light. Alternatively, you may want to contact a company that has designed a built in automated bounce flash system. I think it should take all the trial and error out of bounce flash. It doesnt look like they are in the market now but they may be able to tell you when they are expected to be available.