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.
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.
Key topics covered
- Understanding flash
- When to use flash
- When not to use flash
- Menu systems explained
- Flash sync explained
- Flash for fill in and balanced flash
- Flashgun operation made simple
- How camera modes affect flash
- What are guide numbers
- Utilising ISO settings with flash
- Benefits of an external flashgun
- Direct flash
- Bounce flash
- Lenses and flash
- Flash accessories
- Common flash problems solved
- Compensation settings for flash
| Knowledge requirement | Activity level | ||
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| Level 3 — Intermediate level The intermediate level courses are designed to build on the knowledge learnt on the foundation events and go in depth into the override settings on your camera. They will not cover the basics such as mode usage and basic photographic skills such as correct aperture, ISO, shutter speed selection or depth of field as these are fully covered on our Level 1 and 2 events. | A classroom based event suitable for people of all mobility levels. If you do have a mobility problem please do tell us at the time of booking so we can ensure that an appropriate room is booked. | ||
| Applicable equipment | Follow on events | ||
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Cameras: Canon Digital EOS 5D, 20D, 30D, 40D, 400D, 350D, the event is also relevant to 1D series models MK II or later. Flash: Canon 580EXII, 580EX, 550EX, 430EX, 420EX, 380EX, built in flash. The 10D and 300D models along with the earlier D30 and D60 feature E-TTL not E-TTL II and therefore cannot be accommodated on this event. |
This event naturally leads onto the Understanding your digital EOS - Software and workflow - or our How to series of event and the Art of events. Many of the PhotoShoot and practical seminars are also applicable as follow on events from this seminar. | ||
| Course cost | / Delegates | Event timings | Whats included |
| £99 | max: 14, In house* | 10.00 - 17.00 (may vary in some locations) | Tuition, Refreshments, Handout |
| £150 | max: 20, Regional | ||
| * In house location is Huntingdon Training Centre | |||
| Understanding your digital EOS - part 3 - Flash system | ||
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| Sun, 6 Jul 2008 | HS 80259 | Huntingdon Training Centre |
| Wed, 9 Jul 2008 | HS 80263 | Huntingdon Training Centre |
| Sat, 12 Jul 2008 | EX 80264 | London (Euston) |
| Thu, 24 Jul 2008 | EX 80282 | Cheltenham |
| Sat, 2 Aug 2008 | HS 80292 | Huntingdon Training Centre |
| Thu, 7 Aug 2008 | HS 080615 | Huntingdon Training Centre |
| Sun, 10 Aug 2008 | EX 080532 | Haydock Manchester |
| Wed, 13 Aug 2008 | EX 80306 | London (Euston) |
| Sun, 17 Aug 2008 | EX 80312 | York |
| Wed, 20 Aug 2008 | HS 080624 | Huntingdon Training Centre |
| Sun, 7 Sep 2008 | HS 80332 | Huntingdon Training Centre |
| Sun, 14 Sep 2008 | EX 080534 | Haydock Manchester |
| Sun, 14 Sep 2008 | EX 80344 | London (Euston) |
| Wed, 24 Sep 2008 | HS 80364 | Huntingdon Training Centre |
| Sun, 28 Sep 2008 | HS 80373 | Huntingdon Training Centre |
| Sat, 4 Oct 2008 | EX 80380 | Cheltenham |
| Sun, 12 Oct 2008 | EX 80396 | Basingstoke |
| Sat, 18 Oct 2008 | EX 80405 | London (Euston) |
| Sun, 19 Oct 2008 | EX 80408 | Gatwick (Airport) — cancelled |
| Sun, 19 Oct 2008 | EX 80410 | Coventry |
| Sat, 25 Oct 2008 | EX 080545 | Haydock Manchester |
| Sat, 25 Oct 2008 | HS 80418 | Huntingdon Training Centre |
| Sun, 9 Nov 2008 | EX 80439 | London (Euston) |
| Sun, 16 Nov 2008 | EX 80447 | Portsmouth |
| Wed, 19 Nov 2008 | HS 80451 | Huntingdon Training Centre |
| Sun, 23 Nov 2008 | HS 80458 | Huntingdon Training Centre |
| Sun, 30 Nov 2008 | EX 080571 | Exeter |
| Sun, 7 Dec 2008 | EX 80467 | York |
| Sun, 14 Dec 2008 | HS 80474 | Huntingdon Training Centre |
Courses need not be sequential but must be booked at the same time. Other discounts cannot be combined with this offer.
Events running in regional locations providing comfortable surroundings and a great learning environment. Experience Seminars bring training to our customers throughout the UK.
Late deals
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