tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post4998430425149339724..comments2024-03-18T01:15:17.741-07:00Comments on Better Family Photos: TTL Flash Tutorial in 10 Lessons (Part 2)360 Rumorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01173469932778454315noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-53164196513989637512012-12-04T07:40:32.832-08:002012-12-04T07:40:32.832-08:00Oh, I almost forgot to acknowledge another importa...Oh, I almost forgot to acknowledge another important resource - Neil van Niekerk's Flash Tutorial http://neilvn.com/tangents/flash-photography-techniques/ That was where I first learned to use TTL and bouncing the flash properly.<br /><br />Best regards,<br />Mic360 Rumorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01173469932778454315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-20966394966002392042012-12-03T18:24:07.973-08:002012-12-03T18:24:07.973-08:00Thanks Bev! Much appreciated. This tutorial in p...Thanks Bev! Much appreciated. This tutorial in particular was inspired by other great learning resources such as Strobist.com's Lighting 101 (for manual flash).<br /><br />I have tried to get the word out about this tutorial but I haven't been able to do it very well. I don't have a marketing budget. This blog is just a service by me and my friend mshafik. Any help would be much appreciated.<br /><br />Best regards,<br />Mic360 Rumorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01173469932778454315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-76766933646368058122012-12-03T16:41:31.814-08:002012-12-03T16:41:31.814-08:00This is infinitely better than much of the informa...This is infinitely better than much of the information for which others expect handsome payment. I wish I had found this earlier. I will share your URL widely. Thank you SO much for an unbelievably thorough yet concise and easily understood tutorial.Bevnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-7036152916773157062012-03-09T12:30:27.966-08:002012-03-09T12:30:27.966-08:00Thanks! I appreciate your taking the time to give...Thanks! I appreciate your taking the time to give feedback. It helps motivate me and my coauthor to work on the blog.<br /><br />Best regards,<br />Mic360 Rumorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01173469932778454315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-83141617565020359692012-03-09T10:34:50.168-08:002012-03-09T10:34:50.168-08:00The Best tutorial... Serious appreciation, Mic. Ju...The Best tutorial... Serious appreciation, Mic. Just the way i wanted to learn.<br />~AAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-16572001582326917902011-12-18T08:50:59.209-08:002011-12-18T08:50:59.209-08:00Isn't that so? I felt exactly the same way whe...Isn't that so? I felt exactly the same way when I first discovered this blog, glad you benefited from the guide.<br /><br />On behalf of Mic, I authorize you to spread the word by all means. :-)mshafikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09178862453786826299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-65071459386213153232011-12-18T06:38:41.874-08:002011-12-18T06:38:41.874-08:00Best. Guide. Ever. More people should be informed ...Best. Guide. Ever. More people should be informed of this site.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-34149135070404332011-04-26T00:15:34.438-07:002011-04-26T00:15:34.438-07:00Thanks a lot Mic, I'll give it a try!Thanks a lot Mic, I'll give it a try!goonhttp://a-tension.eunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-35283589473108790642011-04-25T15:47:03.698-07:002011-04-25T15:47:03.698-07:00Hi goon. Sorry I dont know much about Sony's w...Hi goon. Sorry I dont know much about Sony's wireless flash system. You can block the popup's light with an infrared filter. You can make one by exposing negative film to light then having it developed. I recall reading instructions somewhere on the net and i made one a long time ago for my p&s. I hope that works!<br /><br />You can also try using a ttl cord instead. <br /><br />Best regards,<br />Mic360 Rumorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01173469932778454315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-32577223252318411092011-04-25T15:29:14.020-07:002011-04-25T15:29:14.020-07:00I have a Sony A700... I've run through the ope...I have a Sony A700... I've run through the operating instructions booklet but couldn't fine any mention to popup flash deactivation or to the modification of its exposure independantly from the external unit. And sadly, I can't use the SG-3IR because of the non ISO hot shoe. <br /><br />Any help from a Sony strobist welcome... :)goonhttp://a-tension.eunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-79679339887132780172011-04-24T17:14:30.042-07:002011-04-24T17:14:30.042-07:00Thanks goon. Good news:
1. The popup flash can be...Thanks goon. Good news:<br />1. The popup flash can be set so that it only acts as a trigger. In the commander menu of your camera, change the popup from TTL to "--" which means inactive. The popup will still flash but will only use minimal power to avoid affecting the exposure. You can also get a Nikon SG-3IR which is pretty cheap but useful accessory to block the light from the flash while still allowing it to be used as a commander.<br /><br />2. If you do want to use both the popup and a CLS slave, you can control their flash exposure independently. This is also done through the camera's commander menu. In fact, you can independently change the mode (TTL or manual) not just the flash exposure of the popup and the slave.<br /><br />I've been assuming that you have a Nikon. If you have a Canon or Olympus I believe the answer is the same but I don't know the specific instructions for doing that. If you have a Canon let me know and perhaps my coauthor mshafik can answer your question.<br /><br />Best regards,<br />Mic360 Rumorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01173469932778454315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-60751393413659836422011-04-24T16:03:08.931-07:002011-04-24T16:03:08.931-07:00Crystal clear lesson, I'll definitely give my ...Crystal clear lesson, I'll definitely give my flash another chance - and not just in a studio! More important, now I know a place to come back when I'll get puzzled again... Thank you for that!<br /><br />Two questions though, regarding off-camera flash drived by the built-in flash:<br />- If I use my built-in flash as master flash, I suppose I'll have to balance it against the external slave unit and the background (as in the ambient/fill/key example)? Or is it possible to use the commander to pre-flash only to communicate the body settings and only have the slave unit to actually cast light?<br />- If I want to balance built-in and external flash, as the FEC will affect both flashes, what are my best options? Using manual settings on the external flash? Reducing distance between external flash and subject?goonhttp://a-tension.eunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-20307027670180573402011-03-14T14:58:13.358-07:002011-03-14T14:58:13.358-07:00Thanks Sergio!
Best regards,
MicThanks Sergio!<br /><br />Best regards,<br />Mic360 Rumorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01173469932778454315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-10635620163103688672011-03-14T14:32:58.813-07:002011-03-14T14:32:58.813-07:00Excellent, the best tutorial about flash. Thank yo...Excellent, the best tutorial about flash. Thank you.Sérgio Provenzano Juniorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01418581169612430084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-31677331969913245332011-03-13T14:03:03.702-07:002011-03-13T14:03:03.702-07:00Thanks! I hope people don't think yours is a p...Thanks! I hope people don't think yours is a paid endorsement. :)360 Rumorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01173469932778454315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-62136488953720497032011-03-12T21:04:45.795-08:002011-03-12T21:04:45.795-08:00Wow! This should be widely circulated. Thank you v...Wow! This should be widely circulated. Thank you very much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-15111091556463616172011-03-06T11:16:17.610-08:002011-03-06T11:16:17.610-08:00thanks mic! awesome tutorial!thanks mic! awesome tutorial!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-68066042166216989592011-01-15T17:47:29.686-08:002011-01-15T17:47:29.686-08:00Thanks Steve! I'm standing on the shoulders o...Thanks Steve! I'm standing on the shoulders of giants.<br /><br />Best regards,<br />Mic360 Rumorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01173469932778454315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-25512504176281561342011-01-15T17:22:59.008-08:002011-01-15T17:22:59.008-08:00This is the best tutorial on the web. Period. Noth...This is the best tutorial on the web. Period. Nothing even comes close to explaining this is such clear terms. The photos with each explanation makes it perfect. Many thanks, <br />SteveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com