Speedlite 430Exii - Diffuser or Flash Card

[Light Hunter]

Hi forumers,

I just bought a speedlite 430 Exii and found that some shoot can be quite harsh and overexpose. Understand that it can be reduce by either using a diffuser or flash card.

Can any senior/pro to enlighten me on the usage or some link for my learning on flash technic.

Most of my shoot will be family event and outdoor group photo during travelling

 

[kenkht]

Flash on camera is the worst you can do to get good photos unless you're using it as fill flash. As a primary lighting source, it is best to get it OFF the camera using a cord or remote trigger. Many websites talk about this, you can start by searching "strobist" in google.

 

[sabbeth]

i also face the same problem... anyone Guru's here can help?

btw, anyone know can i get the flash card?

 

[sinned79]

Flash on camera is the worst you can do to get good photos unless you're using it as fill flash. As a primary lighting source, it is best to get it OFF the camera using a cord or remote trigger. Many websites talk about this, you can start by searching "strobist" in google.

partially true but not totally true cos u cannot adopt the strobist method all the time, for example, in events or weddings, you definitely had to mount to your camera cos you cannot be using a light stand+mounted speedlites and placing it all over the places and expects the subjects to wait for you to get into position.

i think a diffuser/flash card is necessary depending on situation.

 

[kenkht]

Don't point the flash straight on. Bounce it. Use a diffuser of card to get some light onto your subject. Get a white card board and strap it onto your flash. Cheapest way to play around first.

 

[yc2005]

There are many ways to diffuse a flash. You can start by googling "how to bounce flash"

 

[Light Hunter]

Thanks.