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On Camera Flash – When to NOT use for portraits, vs adjusting?

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On Camera Flash – When to NOT use for portraits, vs adjusting? I’ve been doing portraits for family and am looking to start a portfolio…but trying to learn more first. Using my dog as a practice subject. Without flash ^^^^ With flash ^^^^ I have a godox tt685ii and am trying to use it on my Nikon d7500, with a 50mm 1.8g. It seems anytime i use the on camera flash indoors, the subject is overexposed, and i…

Ask Photography 427 2025-02-02

Unable to take photos with flash (Samsung S630)?

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Unable to take photos with flash (Samsung S630)? So I bought a digital camera off eBay last week and everything was fine, flash working and all. Now the camera can only take pictures without flash. Every time I try to use flash there’s a blinking red icon (pictured) and I don’t know why this is happening. Does anyone know what the issue might be? submitted by /u/mint_muffin

Ask Photography 1.2k 2025-02-01

Flash for Canon 2000D / T7?

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Flash for Canon 2000D / T7? just as many beginners this is the first camera I got 2 years ago and now I want to start my business. I have two lenses, kit lens, and 50mm 1.8f. as I got the lens as a gift, I was wandering what my next purchase should be and I was thinking flash. but I don’t know which one to buy, so any help is appreciated I’ve seen a lot of people on the i…

Ask Photography 447 2025-01-31

Flash guns for A7 IV?

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Flash guns for A7 IV? I’ve seen some bad reviews regarding the Godox v860 not being compatible and struggled with the hot shoe. What’s the best most affordable flash gun for the SONY A7 IV? submitted by /u/FamousASH_

Ask Photography 901 2025-01-31

70s SLR with 2020s Flash?

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70s SLR with 2020s Flash? Hello all. I’m not new to photography, but not good at it either. šŸ˜‰ I’ve got a 1978 Ricoh KR 5 and a few newer flashes {all used on my Pentax K-3 III}. I tried to use one of my basic flashes {just flash nothing more} and it didn’t fire. I searched for “Old SLR with new flash” and I get almost nothing but “Old flashes in new mirror less will fry…

Ask Photography 835 2025-01-26

Flash gels vs constant led lights for photography?

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Flash gels vs constant led lights for photography? I want to start experimenting with colored light for amateur studio and outdoor night photography. I need something compact, so no big strobes. Here are some points I’m considering: Gels are much less expensive, but it seems like a hassle to put them on and take them off flashes all the time. RGB lights might help with the learning process, as …

Ask Photography 752 2025-01-22

Force Flash on Bridge Camera?

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Force Flash on Bridge Camera? Hi there! I recently upgraded from a point and shoot to a bridge camera specifically the Canon SX540. Its a great camera, the only issue I have with it is that I can’t seem to force flash on auto mode in both low lighting or daytime and need to go on manual for flash. That is usually a hassle for me as I’m just learning to use it (and mostly bou…

Ask Photography 1.2k 2025-01-16

Focusing in very low light for on-camera flash?

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Focusing in very low light for on-camera flash? During events i’m using an on camera flash, i have a hard time focusing my camera of subjects because i have to turn down the exposure so much for the flash. I’ve tried just upping the F stop and trying to focus manually but the results are rather mixed. Any tips?? submitted by /u/Illustrious-Square-6

Ask Photography 828 2025-01-13

Is it possible to trigger the flash mid-photo?

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Is it possible to trigger the flash mid-photo? Hi all I was wondering, is it possible to make the flash trigger while the shutter is opened? Let’s assume a 3 second shutter speed. You have a person walk in front of the camera. I want my flash to trigger after 1.5 seconds of pressing the shutter button so I can freeze the person mid frame, but the camera can capture his body moving through th…

Ask Photography 581 2025-01-13

Tips for shooting at night w/o flash?

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Tips for shooting at night w/o flash? I’m currently shooting on a Sony A7 ii with a 70-200 f4 lens. I’ve been having trouble getting quality images at night. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks! submitted by /u/Girl_67865

Ask Photography 525 2025-01-11

which flash is better?

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which flash is better? i’ve found 2 offers on usually recommended small flashes for the same price, $48 for: ⁠Nissin i400 ⁠Godox tt350s which one would be better for on-camera use exclusively? i’m shooting on sony a6100, mainly street photos of strangers I meet. submitted by /u/Ultramango657

Ask Photography 858 2025-01-11

Fuji xa3 flash not working why?

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Fuji xa3 flash not working why? X-a3 with kitlens 16-50mm When I pop out the flash and turn on the settings for the flash it just blinks orange (not red) continuously, it can take photos but the flash doesn’t work and when I open the gallery the screen gets stuck so I just remove the battery to turn it off and then open again :< Does anyone have the same issue? submitted b...

Ask Photography 643 2025-01-10

flash trigger problems?

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flash trigger problems? so i have a x1r-c flash trigger and a tt685ii-c speedlite and was wondering if they are compatible and if so how to sync them? submitted by /u/Previous_Lynx4430

Ask Photography 518 2025-01-04

Will this flash work with my Yaschica A?

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Will this flash work with my Yaschica A? I recently found my grandpa’s old yaschica A. Would this flash (godox tt350) connected with this cord (cord) allow me to use the flash with the yaschica? Please let me know if there’s another way to achieve this submitted by /u/donttouchmyhari

Ask Photography 973 2025-01-03

What flash should I buy?

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What flash should I buy? I shoot with a Nikon Z9 and Z6. I’m looking for a flash that I can use for events where the lighting is very dark and/or colorful (like blue, purple, green). Like bar and bar mitzvahs and other party type events. Money is not an issue. I don’t know what to buy or what accessories to buy. submitted by /u/allrandomness

Ask Photography 814 2024-12-30

flash recommendation for beginner show photographer?

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flash recommendation for beginner show photographer? hi all. recently invested in a sony a7iii and was not getting the results i wanted from not having a flash at punk/ smaller venue shows and was wondering about a good flash to get? preferably not something too big. note Im also very aware of the stigma around flashes at shows but most i attend everyone knows everyone and its chill. I wont be a j…

Ask Photography 445 2024-12-29