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Upgrading sensor/camera vs upgrading lens

Started Dec 11, 2017 | Discussions thread
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Re: Upgrading sensor/camera vs upgrading lens

Thinh28 wrote:

Oh, and also bought the 430EX III-RT. I may have splurged a bit too much, too excited about the little booger and wanting good pics of him

That's a nice flash.   There are all kinds of diffusers/bouncers (ala Fong) that'll help soften the light when the flash is on-camera or on a flash bracket.

Also consider a radio flash trigger so that you can get the flash off-camera to provide a more natural light.  Yongnuo (and others) make some less expensive alternatives to the Canons.  Shooting into an umbrella or even a corner can help immensely.

Speaking of natural light (which BTW is my fave type of light for informal/candid portraits), change out any incandescent bulbs in the house for 5000K LEDs or CFLs.  They will (color) balance perfectly with both flash and daylight.  No more ugly mix of yellows and blues.  The 430 does come with a filter, but that'll only work with incan bulbs, and not with daylight streaming in through windows.

Have fun with all the new stuff (incl the booger )

R2

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