Nikon SB-400 instruction manual Effective usage of Speedlight, Directly illuminate the subject

Effective usage of Speedlight

Notes on bounce flash

For a simple bounce flash technique, tilt the flash head upward and En bounce the flash light off the ceiling. Note that the flash should not

directly illuminate the subject.

White ceiling 60º 75º	90º
	1-2m

•The recommended distance between the flash head and reflective surface (ex. ceiling) is 1 to 2m (3.3-6.6 ft.).

•Note to prevent the flash light directly illuminating the subject.

•In color photography, select white or highly reflective surfaces to bounce the light off. Otherwise, your pictures will come out with an unnatural color cast similar to that of the reflecting surface.

Lightproof white paper

•When the distance between the flash head and reflective surfaces is long, use some A4-size white paper to bounce the light off. Check that the bounced light rightly illuminates the subject.

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