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Flash
Sept 22, 2009 15:56:47 GMT -5
Post by Saknika on Sept 22, 2009 15:56:47 GMT -5
Can't say I've ever had a problem with AF. I use it almost all the time now. I can manually focus, but I prefer to use AF, it's faster, and works better for events.
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firequall
Weekend Photographer
Canon shooter
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Flash
Sept 22, 2009 17:54:34 GMT -5
Post by firequall on Sept 22, 2009 17:54:34 GMT -5
Hand-hold? We don't have a third hand to focus and zoom. Primes are your best friend.
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Flash
Sept 23, 2009 0:45:31 GMT -5
Post by comicIDIOT on Sept 23, 2009 0:45:31 GMT -5
Hand-hold? We don't have a third hand to focus and zoom. Primes are your best friend. Naw, the Fibonacci Sequence.
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Flash
Sept 23, 2009 0:55:08 GMT -5
Post by Saknika on Sept 23, 2009 0:55:08 GMT -5
Anyways, steering back on topic to the original question of, what flash.
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Flash
Sept 23, 2009 14:17:17 GMT -5
Post by Accebera on Sept 23, 2009 14:17:17 GMT -5
Can't say I've ever had a problem with AF. I use it almost all the time now. I can manually focus, but I prefer to use AF, it's faster, and works better for events. You probably have a better camera. The AF on the Rebel XTi doesn't work so well with anything that's moving. I would have given it up a long time ago too if I could manually focus fast enough to catch sea gulls, rabbits, etc. But, like you said, back to the original topic. ^.^ Which flash should I be looking into?
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Flash
Sept 23, 2009 14:22:47 GMT -5
Post by comicIDIOT on Sept 23, 2009 14:22:47 GMT -5
In my opinion, the 270 EX is a great starter flash. After a while upgrade to a 430(80?) EX or 580 EX. I've only used the 580 EX II so I can't compare
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firequall
Weekend Photographer
Canon shooter
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Flash
Sept 23, 2009 14:39:47 GMT -5
Post by firequall on Sept 23, 2009 14:39:47 GMT -5
In my opinion, the 270 EX is a great starter flash. After a while upgrade to a 430(80?) EX or 580 EX. I've only used the 580 EX II so I can't compare The 580EX II is the cream of the crop in regards to Canon's line. The 430EX II is runner up. The biggest thing separating the two, aside from power, is the 580EX II can be used as both a master and a slave whereas the 430EX II can only be used as a slave. While more expensive, I would likely recommend jumping into the 430EX II rather than the 270EX. The 270EX seems to only benefit the user with more power than the on-camera flash and while you can aim the flash, it can only be done in one direction. If you truly want to learn everything about using flashes, from simple on-camera stuff to more elaborate off-camera/multiple flash setups, then opt for the 430EX. You can aim the flash both vertically and horizontally, as well as change the power output and coupling it with with a 580EX II, set up a very basic two flash system. Once you understand the basics of it, flash is very easy and very fun to work with.
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Sept 29, 2009 20:55:42 GMT -5
Post by Accebera on Sept 29, 2009 20:55:42 GMT -5
I'll look into both of those; thanks. =]
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Flash
Nov 2, 2009 23:54:53 GMT -5
Post by ScottWood on Nov 2, 2009 23:54:53 GMT -5
Even though it is geared towards Nikon shooters, there is still a great deal of info and insight about off camera flash in Joe McNally's book The Hot Shoe Diaries. I highly recommend it.
As for autofucus, unless it is a macro shot, I am always in one AF mode or another.
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firequall
Weekend Photographer
Canon shooter
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Flash
Nov 4, 2009 0:05:21 GMT -5
Post by firequall on Nov 4, 2009 0:05:21 GMT -5
Even though it is geared towards Nikon shooters, there is still a great deal of info and insight about off camera flash in Joe McNally's book The Hot Shoe Diaries. I highly recommend it. Strobist is another great resource for learning flash techniques.
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