Berto Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Just picked up an SB-700 used for only a month for $250 I am a big fan of the built in bounce card but legitimately have no idea how to use this dang thing, not only specifically the SB-700 but also flash photography in general. Any tips or links? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangsn95gt Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Paging Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Happy to help where I can, but flash photography is a deep subject. I'm not at my PC where I can get into depth on the basics but there are some significant differences between using Nikon and Canon gear. Trish will likely be able to chime in as well. Here's a good read to begin. It will help as you get insight from others that may not be aware of the differences. http://www.timothyarmes.com/blog/2011/01/canon-vs-nikon-flash-systems-revisited/ I'm glad you finally landed a flash. It's key and one of the tools you won't want to leave home without. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakotart Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 I recommend checking out this website. http://strobist.blogspot.com/ There is even lessons about using small strobes such as the SB-700 and similar. http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/03/lighting-101.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 2nded on strobist blog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakotart Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 I should probably warn, reading the strobist blog will likely make you want to spend more money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 True. But te wealth of info there will make up for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fynz Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Despite being written about the Canon system all of the rules still apply. This read changed by life....in a flash:fuckyeah: http://photonotes.org/articles/eos-flash/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Despite being written about the Canon system all of the rules still apply. This read changed by life....in a flash:fuckyeah: http://photonotes.org/articles/eos-flash/index.html Thanks the link I was going to post when I got back to my PC. Thanks. However, do keep in mind I believe Nikon handles fill flash and high speed sync a bit differently. It's been 10+ years since my Nikon days but I know there are some aspects that differ. See my previous post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Strobist is a great site. And as they will recommend, get it off the camera. http://photography-on-the.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berto Posted February 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Ugh, I thought the expensive part was over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Cameras as a hobby are just as expensive as cars as a hobby. There are cheap options as well but perfect what you have first . :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berto Posted February 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Cameras as a hobby are just as expensive as cars as a hobby. There are cheap options as well but perfect what you have first . :-) Why do I pick the expensive ones!!!? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Ugh, I thought the expensive part was over. The body and one lens is just the money down and your first of many payments. Your wide angle was your second payment. The flash can be considered your third. Only 57 more to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Flash is easy once you get the hang of it. Mess around with the flash and body in manual modes and see how changes effect things. I also recommend getting the flash off of the camera. Thats where interesting light is made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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