Your post gives me the incentive to do some serious testing as to how
far the flash unit can be moved from the lens to lessen or eliminate
red-eye. I bet it is an inch more than the length of my cable. LOL
I agree with you, the pics will look better without the shadow from the
flash being left/right.
I've had the SB-22s two days and so far, most of my test pics have been
properly lighted. The key word here is "test"! In actual use, I'm
sure there will be plenty of screw-ups!
In any event, I'm having fun snapping pictures. Problem is, I'm not
getting anything else done around the house.
Roln
Generally speaking, you want the flash farther away from the lens to
lessen the chances of red eye. Putting it above the lens projects the
shadow created by the flash down (and behind) the subject. Also creates
more pleasing shadows on the subject's face, rather than the washed-out,
featureless look of most on-camera flash.
I agree that moving the flash farther away from the lens tends to create
a cumbersome rig, but it's a price you have to pay for better pictures.
(This is a lesson learned from many years in conventional photography -
I'm sitting here waiting for the UPS truck to pull up with my 990...)
Hope that helps,
Nick
Okay on your suggestion. Why would I want the flash positioned higher?
I'd like to lower the flash unit so the bulb part is even with the lens,
but that would make the bracket an odd shape; which, is what I'm trying
to eliminate.
I take few flash pictures since I'm more of a "snapshot" kinda guy and
don't like carrying a large camera bag. I was happy with a bag on my
belt, til I got the external flash and telephoto lens. Now I'm back to
my old 35mm days!
Thanks for posting!
Roln
A simple, elegant solution, indeed! My only suggestion would be to
somehow raise the flash higher (as far as the cord will allow).
