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Al_S
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 Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 12:43 pm Post subject: Off camera / Remote flash |
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Was trying using a remote flash a couple of weeks back and wasn't really happy with the results
Any tips of flash set up - distance to subject, how to mount the flash better (tripod? bungee it to a tree??)
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bluebomberx
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| Whatever you need to do to get it higher. Bringing a friend might be the easiest. Do you remember the power settings and exposure you used? Try reduced power settings and a longer shutter speed to let some more ambient in. |
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Hamish
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The background looks a bit too underexposed. The best rule, as far as I'm aware is to use manual and underexpose the background by 1 stop, then mess around with the flash, taking a few test shots to get the amount right. You can use front sync and really drag the flash - it won't cause the rider to become blurred. The flash is a bit much. There's lots of ways of toning it down - use less power, position it further back, use a narrower aperture, stick on a diffuser... but it's really trial and error.
Bear in mind that my best pic from using manual flash at night didn't get a single POTM vote, so maybe I shouldn't be giving you any suggestions whatsoever! 
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rad2themax
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