.: External Flash Top Related Articles
1). Effective use of Flash Photography
Did you ever put your flash unit in manual mode? Did you ever manually turn on the flash when taking a day time outdoor photo? For many the answer to both questions is “no”. For most amateur photographers flash is just a solution for taking photos when there is not enough natural light. Although a legitimate use of flash photography there is much more ways to efficiently use flash.
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2). Photography 101: External vs Built-in Flash
External flashes, or accessory flashes, have several benefits over built-in, pop-up flashes seen on most cameras today. Power, the ability to change light source location relative to the lens, and additional features all make external flashes worth considering for the avid hobbyist.
Bulb Power
First, let's discuss power. Simply put, external flashes have much more power than built-in flashes.
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