Understanding your digital EOS — Flash system
Using flash in your photography can be a daunting prospect. However, the Canon flash system is simpler than most people think. Yes the guns and the cameras are doing fantastic calculations at unbelievable speeds, but if you let then get on with it they do a wonderful job.
When you begin to understand how flash works, how it is controlled by the modes in the camera and what is realistic with flash, then it becomes your best friend and gets you out of trouble time and again. However there are many pitfalls to avoid when using flash and that is why it's so important to understand it fully.
A Canon external flashgun can bring a whole new dimension to your photography and we explain why a Canon gun gives you so much more than any other brand of flashgun on the market today.
This course is also applicable to those just using the built in flash.
| • | Understanding flash | • | What are guide numbers |
| • | When to use flash | • | Utilising ISO settings with flash |
| • | When not to use flash | • | Benefits of an external flashgun |
| • | Menu systems explained | • | Direct flash |
| • | Flash sync explained | • | Bounce flash |
| • | High speed flash sync explained | • | Flash diffusers |
| • | Flash for fill in and balanced flash | • | Flash accessories |
| • | Flashgun operation made simple | • | Common flash problems solved |
| • | How camera modes affect flash | • | Compensation settings for flash |
| • | Flash exposure lock | • | Wireless flash basics |
Is this course right for you?
To get the maximum benefit from this course you need to be familiar and comfortable with the following things:
All the topics covered on Understanding you digital EOS parts 1 and 2
Ideally for those with external Canon speedlites but also covers the use of the built in flash gun
When and how to use flash in the baic modes
If you are not familiar with any of the above we would recommend attending the Understanding your digital EOS parts 1 and 2 before attending this event.
