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Urgent bounce flash question 760D owners

Started Jul 12, 2015 | Discussions thread
WilbaW
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Re: There is no bounce flash bug/problem

walkaround wrote:

WilbaW wrote:

walkaround wrote:

All the advanced cameras, as opposed to the Rebels, attempt to balance the flash level with the ambient light level.

What does "balance" mean?

Just that. The flash level is appropriate to the ambient lighting. This produces a more natural image that doesn't have that 70s disposable flashbulb harsh look to it.

If you want that look, go manual.

Okay, so what I think you mean is the ambient metering is not affected by flash.

The Rebels, apparently (I don't own one) assume the flash is at all times the primary light source.

How do you know that?

Based on other people's descriptions of how they work, and their seemingly unmet expectations for the 5D and xxD cameras.

If you can come up with a simple experiment that shows the difference, a Rebel owner could help us find out for sure.

You know Wilba, as a big fan of your mythbuster articles here, I must say that I'm very disappointed to see you of all people helping to perpetuate one of the biggest Canon myths of all.

I have no idea what you're referring to. Please explain the myth and how I'm perpetuating it.

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