Single-light flash operation (off-camera flash)
With a single off-camera flash unit used behind the subject, distinct, intentional shadows appear, emphasizing the subject’s sturdiness. Usually, with an on-camera flash, a sense of flatness is unavoidable. However, in this situation, the position of the SB-R200 can be rearranged with ease, providing a variety of lighting and shadow effects.
Triple-light flash operation
To create a more natural looking picture of flowers in terms of colors and textures, one SB-R200 from the top is used as a main flash unit in addition to lighting setups from the front and rear. Two SB-R200 attached to the front of the lens eliminate harsh shadows. Another SB-R200 bounced from the rear emphasizes the subject contours and brightens the backgrounds.
•Camera: D70
•Lens: AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor
18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
• Group A: SB-R200 (TTL)
F-2 example in “Close-up Speedlight Photography Examples” was taken under the same conditions as with F-1. F-3 was taken using a single built-in flash.
Flash setup
| Group A |
| SB-R200 |
| Group C |
SU-800 | SB-R200 |
| SB-R200 |
•Camera: D70
•Lens: AF Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D
•Group A: SB-R200 (TTL)
•Group B: SB-R200 (TTL)
•Group C: SB-R200 (M)
G-2 example in “Close-up Speedlight Photography Examples” was taken using flash units in Groups A and B. G-3 was taken using flash units in Group A only.
