Bounce Flash Shooting
By pointing the flash head toward a wall or ceiling, the flash will bounce off the surface before illuminating the subject. This can soften shadows behind the subject for more natural- looking shots.
Pull the flash head forward and then tilt it upward to determine the flash head angle.
When the resulting picture is dark, set a smaller F number (open the aperture) or increase the ISO speed and try shooting again. The resulting picture may also be dark if the wall or ceiling is too far away.
The wall or ceiling should be plain white or nearly white for high reflectance. If the bounce surface is colored, this may produce a color cast in the resulting picture.
After shooting with bounce flash, be sure to return the flash head to the
Determine the best angle for bounce flash by taking test shots and checking the resulting pictures on the camera LCD monitor.
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