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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
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Thinh28 wrote:

Canon is shipping my entire new kit:

(Refurb) Canon 80D 18-135mm IS USM Lens + New 10-18mm IS STM &70-300mm IS USM II Lenses and Speedflash 430EX III-RT

Heck of a kit you've got coming.  Merry Christmas! 

I have no experiences with an external flash (just the one built in on my T2i lol), but would bouncing off the ceilings be achiveable in a high rise ceiling? I believe its around 15-20 feet.

Shoot in Manual exposure mode.  Use a fairly large aperture (if you're bouncing).

Increase ISO if you need more flash power (can happen if you're bouncing off a high or dark ceiling).  Use the "catch light" card to throw some light below the eyebrows (if you're not getting enough direct light onto the face).

Shutter speed will determine how much ambient light will be included in your picture.  The higher the shutter speed, the less ambient light will be included (backgrounds will go dark).

Keep in mind that flash is annoying (one reason I like ambient light).  Kids'll let you know when they need a break.  Keep their attention by showing them their own pictures (on the LCD).  They LOVE it, even the little tykes.

Have fun!

R2

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