How to use external flash to the max

plesit said:

Secret on using external flash with CP950. The set up on the flash
and camera. Quick guide or something.
I'm using CP950 and SB-24. And always taking indoor pictures. Most
of the time my pics came out over-exposed or should I say too much
light. If I have time for try and error, its cool. Sometime you get
best digital moment in split second and I blew it with over-exposed.
Thanks in advance.

Plesit

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FJBrad said:

Consider investing in a Stoffen Omnibounce or fabricating a
diffuser from transluscent plastic (milk jug) that can cut the
flash output and soften the light.

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FJBrad said:

plesit said:

Secret on using external flash with CP950. The set up on the flash
and camera. Quick guide or something.
I'm using CP950 and SB-24. And always taking indoor pictures. Most
of the time my pics came out over-exposed or should I say too much
light. If I have time for try and error, its cool. Sometime you get
best digital moment in split second and I blew it with over-exposed.
Thanks in advance.

Plesit

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First, turn off the internal flash and just use the external. I
don't know if the 950 will shoot in TTL with the 950 or non-TTL
auto with your SB24, but you may have to shoot in manual mode.
Your SB24 can be tilted up to 90 degrees and a bounce card used to
illuminate a near subject. If a wall or ceiling is available,
bounce the light off these instead of using direct flash.
Consider investing in a Stoffen Omnibounce or fabricating a
diffuser from transluscent plastic (milk jug) that can cut the
flash output and soften the light.
Experiment during an evening when nothing else is going on and
familiarize yourself with settings used, then practice on quick
setup.
Your SB24 is an excellent unit, especially for it's long reach, but
unfortunately will require some setting tweaks at close range.
BTW, if you want to have some fun with fall colors, do a search for
infra red on this forum. Your 950 is the perfect tool for use with
a near infrared filter ($20).
FJBrad

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PatiO said:

FJBrad said:

Consider investing in a Stoffen Omnibounce or fabricating a
diffuser from transluscent plastic (milk jug) that can cut the
flash output and soften the light.

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Both of FJBrad's suggestions are good ones. Here's another option.
Most camera stores sell small, inexpensive diffusers that fasten
over your strobe and do a great job of preventing the type of
burnout you describe.



Try one out. HTH. PatiO.

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plesit said:

FJBrad said:

plesit said:

Secret on using external flash with CP950. The set up on the flash
and camera. Quick guide or something.
I'm using CP950 and SB-24. And always taking indoor pictures. Most
of the time my pics came out over-exposed or should I say too much
light. If I have time for try and error, its cool. Sometime you get
best digital moment in split second and I blew it with over-exposed.
Thanks in advance.

Plesit

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First, turn off the internal flash and just use the external. I
don't know if the 950 will shoot in TTL with the 950 or non-TTL
auto with your SB24, but you may have to shoot in manual mode.
Your SB24 can be tilted up to 90 degrees and a bounce card used to
illuminate a near subject. If a wall or ceiling is available,
bounce the light off these instead of using direct flash.
Consider investing in a Stoffen Omnibounce or fabricating a
diffuser from transluscent plastic (milk jug) that can cut the
flash output and soften the light.
Experiment during an evening when nothing else is going on and
familiarize yourself with settings used, then practice on quick
setup.
Your SB24 is an excellent unit, especially for it's long reach, but
unfortunately will require some setting tweaks at close range.
BTW, if you want to have some fun with fall colors, do a search for
infra red on this forum. Your 950 is the perfect tool for use with
a near infrared filter ($20).
FJBrad

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Jerry said:

plesit said:

FJBrad said:

plesit said:

Secret on using external flash with CP950. The set up on the flash
and camera. Quick guide or something.
I'm using CP950 and SB-24. And always taking indoor pictures. Most
of the time my pics came out over-exposed or should I say too much
light. If I have time for try and error, its cool. Sometime you get
best digital moment in split second and I blew it with over-exposed.
Thanks in advance.

Plesit

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First, turn off the internal flash and just use the external. I
don't know if the 950 will shoot in TTL with the 950 or non-TTL
auto with your SB24, but you may have to shoot in manual mode.
Your SB24 can be tilted up to 90 degrees and a bounce card used to
illuminate a near subject. If a wall or ceiling is available,
bounce the light off these instead of using direct flash.
Consider investing in a Stoffen Omnibounce or fabricating a
diffuser from transluscent plastic (milk jug) that can cut the
flash output and soften the light.
Experiment during an evening when nothing else is going on and
familiarize yourself with settings used, then practice on quick
setup.
Your SB24 is an excellent unit, especially for it's long reach, but
unfortunately will require some setting tweaks at close range.
BTW, if you want to have some fun with fall colors, do a search for
infra red on this forum. Your 950 is the perfect tool for use with
a near infrared filter ($20).
FJBrad

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