Flash Photography: TTL vs Manual Exposure. Which is Right for Event Photography?

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Flash Photography: TTL vs Manual Exposure. Which is Right for Event Photography?

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Күн бұрын

In this video, I discuss the differences between TTL and manual exposure when using camera flash, and which one is right for event photography. In truth, shooting in manual will be impractical for most situations. I have heard arguments in favor of it - one such argument being that it gives you more control over your flash - but in reality it can severely limit your creative control on top of giving you inconsistent results as you adapt to the dynamic conditions of a live event.
As always, I'd love to hear your take on flash photography. Do you shoot in manual? Do you shoot in TTL? Are you a working professional photographer or an amateur?
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@MikMilman 3 жыл бұрын

Several more videos on flash photography are in the works, so make sure to like, subscribe, and most importantly click the bell icon so that you'll be the first alerted when they go live.

@Augnos 2 жыл бұрын

Went back and forth between TTL and manual at show last night, and going TTL definitely keeps it simpler for me to focus on just getting the composition and catching the moments without worrying a ton about the lighting.

@MikMilman 2 жыл бұрын

Any pros to shooting in manual for you?

@MikMilman 2 жыл бұрын

@Josh Valdez I'm assuming you mean you still shoot in manual mode with the camera, not the flash, yeah?

@mikem6796 Жыл бұрын

@@MikMilman I used ttl with camera in manual at an event and i remember it was lighting the place up like a nuclear bomb. Is there something I was doing wrong? I always try to make the room like it does in real life.

@saraalder1434 Жыл бұрын

Brixton was a fabulous model! Thank you for demonstrating and explaining these features for us. 😊

@AlHawaniTV 2 жыл бұрын

Hahahahhhahah🤣🤣🤣 I couldn’t stop laughing as soon as I saw Bricks 😂😂 that calm on the chair is insane 🤣

@afk21117 2 жыл бұрын

I definitely agree with shooting in TTL for 99% of the events I go to. It’s the most sure fire way to get consistent exposure in a rapidly changing environment. Great video!

@mikem6796 Жыл бұрын

I used ttl with camera in manual at an event and i remember it was lighting the place up like a nuclear bomb. Is there something I was doing wrong?

@AndresHernandez-fd1hi Жыл бұрын

When I started shooting for huge groups in restaurant and bars, TTL is so important because you don't have time to think about the flash settings. It's all about capturing the right moment as much as you can. TTL is perfect for that.

@nashhall694 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, l just shot my 3rd wedding yesterday & realised that I am wasting too much time in full manual, halfway through I swapped to TTL & it was much faster to tweek. Thanks for confirming my suspicion on using TTL v Manual!👍😀

@geekytography 3 ай бұрын

Love your channel, been doing a lot more event photography this year and advice you have given has given me so much more confidence in my use of flash and my consistency is 100% improving.

@raymondji1006 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thanks Mik! One thing that I would find helpful is showing all four photos together (e.g. in a grid) to see the different exposures better.

@MikMilman 2 жыл бұрын

Noted. Thank you.

@bciecko1 2 жыл бұрын

Last wedding I shot was in a tent outdoors. Flash in the back of the tent. Flash in the front of the tent. I set them on manual and just moved around bouncing off the ceiling. I had two studio strobes, cross cross, outside the tent on the patio (dance floor) as well. No matter where I wandered or which direction I was facing I had a fill and a rim light. I could be out of the tent and using my 200mm to get candids iknthr tent and my lighting was always great. Worked great. This was a time when manual worked out just fine. It comes with the territory of being familiar with your gear and also the look you want. Knowing how to achieve what you need in your surroundings goes a long way to differentiate a pro from a hobbyist. In a roving situation and in a very large room with areas that had different levels of light, I'd shoot in TTL with an On Camera flash as well.

@deliciouslyme6206 3 жыл бұрын

I love how Brixton’s face lit up when you mentioned ‘treats’ and how soon he jumped off the stool when he realised there was going to be a longer wait! 🤣🤣🥰 but he’s a great model! 🥰 Don’t know how the heck I managed nighttime events on manual when I was taking pictures for clubs when I first started out! I’m not even sure my camera had the option 🤔 .. but definitely think it’s a good idea when one doesn’t want to mess up / miss a moment that you wouldn’t be able to get back.

@MikMilman 3 жыл бұрын

Were you using an external flash mounted to the hotshoe?

@deliciouslyme6206 3 жыл бұрын

@@MikMilman Yes, I was.

@teamhazardous201 3 жыл бұрын

He did a great job!

@emmanueltuazon2235 Күн бұрын

Thank you so much Mik. I’m a aspiring event photographer. Your videos is definitely helping me a lot. I will definitely support your channel 💯

@nickyc_royster Жыл бұрын

Thank you SO MUCH for this! Explaining between the two and finding TTL is BEST for me has REVIVED my joy in food photography ! 😂

@MikMilman Жыл бұрын

Wow. I'm so happy to hear that!

@christopher.walker 2 жыл бұрын

Shooting an event tonight for Max Mara, I normally shoot in manual going to give TTL a go after watching. Thank you!

@leosardoinutan6286 Жыл бұрын

Hello, Mik! I'm a neophyte photographer, and this video provides a straightforward explanation. It aids in my comprehension and selection of the speedlight I'm going to buy. I appreciate it. More subscribers.

@MikMilman Жыл бұрын

I'm really happy to help. Thanks for subscribing. I'm happy to help!

@fightingforfaith3541 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid Mik - the overwhelming majority of the time I shoot in TTL. As you said, all that calculating guide numbers, power, distance, blah blah takes too much time. On those rare occasions when I shoot manual, it's when I'm not under pressure to get the "perfect" shot.

@chrismancini3781 2 жыл бұрын

Overall great explanation and example. I’m new to strobe photography and still experimenting with modes, diffusers and lighting environments. TTL is certainly a can’t lose strategy if your not static shooting.

@PA-gt1dd 2 жыл бұрын

Can we just another moment to love on that dog. Look at the dog knows how to respond when he says look at the camera. And tht face...OMG. You better make sure that dog is being spoiled rotten and cared for like royalty. TOOOOOOO freakin cute!

@guyphoto9437 3 жыл бұрын

I shoot events in ETTL, studio and/or a consistent light source relative to a stationary subject then I shoot in manual. Like you I like to keep it simple and as easy as I can with good results. Great video and really good information. I shoot a lot of models, glamour, etc. too, but have never had a model quite as charming as Brixton, and who works for treats--does he have a website? Can I hire him?

@irjaelisa Жыл бұрын

So interesting… I struggled SO much with inconsistent output using TTL when I first started over a decade ago. It was either way too much or way too little light, so I made myself learn manual. Making manual adjustments on the fly is now second nature, though admittedly cumbersome. Might just give TTL another try. Thanks!

@MikMilman Жыл бұрын

Let me know how it goes!

@a_commonman 8 ай бұрын

@irjaelisa Could you pls tell me the result of ur (promised😂 )trial on ettl?

@irjaelisa 8 ай бұрын

@@a_commonman For sure! It was a mixed bag. If the subject was equally, or at least somewhat, illuminated with ambient light (event lighting: colored floor wash, the reflection of an uplight off the wall), then it worked to wash out the event lighting and evenly light the subject vs. the space. If the subject was standing in darkness compared to the rest of the event, it WAY over exposed them. In that scenario, I tried dialing back the exposure compensation, but that didn't help much, so I switched back to manual. It was fun to try tho! I can see using ETTL in some situations, so that I'm not constantly adjusting the manual setting.

@a_commonman 8 ай бұрын

@@irjaelisa big thanks for ur response 👍 😍👏

@mhdickson Жыл бұрын

i use manual on 1/4 power mostly - using a diffuser - partly as i want to use it to brighten the shots, not necessarily ensure everything in view is brightly lit. also it saves so much battery power - since i stopped using TTL I find they last much longer during an event, and recycle faster.

@avgoustinos 2 жыл бұрын

Man, thats the BEST VIDEO ON KZfaq explaining what ttl is. In 10 minutes you explained everything, simple and with examples. Really well done and thank you 💪

@MikMilman 2 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised to hear that but really happy it helped.

@lyrictenor1 Жыл бұрын

One thing I like to do is shoot manual mode on the camera, and TTL on the speedlight. If I know I'll be taking several photos from one location and the subject isn't moving, I'll take a shot or two in TTL, check the exposure, and then quickly hit the "TCM" button. This switches the flash into manual mode, but with the last setting that was used for the TTL shot (basically, the flash saves the power value from the last TTL shot). The reason I do this is because when trying to capture particular expressions from a subject, sometimes TTL is too slow, and by the time the main flash fires and the shutter releases, it may be just a hair too late to catch that expression. However, one must remember to make sure to press the "TCM" button once your distance to the subject changes significantly, or if you're moving on to the next subject. Not that I've forgotten to do that myself, or anything! 😉

@baqcasanke 10 ай бұрын

yeah thats like the AEL option on cameras. I like it, A little mix of auto and manual.

@mattp9029 5 күн бұрын

thank you for this. I'm completely comfortable in manual mode, but manual on the flash just feels like too much tinkering. Lots of folks saying manual is the way to go.

@jaimemarrero23 2 жыл бұрын

this is very helpful too. makes sense to simplify the process if you want to catch moments. Similar to why I don't shoot street photography in manual. I think ill test out TTL before my event and see if it feels better, thanks!

@petercoleman1638 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant tutorial Mik . I shoot about 90% TTL ,works great getting that must have shot.Nothing worse than asking the Groom to kiss the Bride again because you messed up the setting. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos down the track, thanks again.Also Brixton is one cool dog.

@smillavaldezcamilo7 2 ай бұрын

You always have the answer I am looking for man! Congratulations! I'm going to be asking some questions soon! Event photography, here we go!

@Heartkwt 2 жыл бұрын

I, Usually, shoot in TTL but the camera setting is Manual. Thanks for the share, great job.

@MikMilman 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Same.

@Heartkwt 2 жыл бұрын

@@MikMilman I believe the TTL works for me AND it save lot of time. Beside, I am shooting Manual so I am pretty content with it... Thanks for your response. Cheers,

@MrRains2008 5 ай бұрын

So I’m old school coming from my beloved Hasselblad where all was manual. I used a Metz flash with a huge battery for weddings. Again all manual no TTL. I had a great career with over 300 weddings and thousands of portrait sessions. I photographed everything manual even when I switched to digital. When I retired I only took photos on our adventure trips. I sold all my studio equipment and my last full frame Nikon. Now I’m involved with our church so I’m getting ready to photograph Easter photos outside. I purchased a Fuji film X-H2 and a Godox TT685 TTL flash. Sorry for the ramble. My question is simple. Do I set my camera to manual and pick the aperture and shutter speed while setting flash to TTL? Again my setup will be out side but may be a cloudy day or not great lighting. I’m not setting up the location so I do not have control. Thanks for any advice. I never shot in TTL.

@Heartkwt 5 ай бұрын

@@MrRains2008 From one old school, to another, well not that old but yes, I've been shooting since the 35 mil and at that time, my camera of choice was Pentax. In the modern day DSLR, I started with a Canon and used it till Canon 5D Mark II. Due to certain restrictions with the glass, I had a shoot to shoot one of the very prestigious hospitals in Kuwait. Due to the superior glass on Nikon, I moved to Nikon. Nowadays, I use Nikon D850, D800 E as a back-up camera and for my travel shoot, I use the Nikon D500 with the "Holy Trinity" full frame lenses and I am happy with that. Here's what I would do, I would use the Flash reading from the TTL and tweak all my settings accordingly. The other option is, to use s Sekonic for the light reading and then change the camera settings accordingly, but surely shoot in RAW. Good luck with your shoot. I would appreciate if you would share your final decision so I too can learn from a Photographer of your caliber. God Bless

@mitchkarate976 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve always shied away from ttl, thinking I’ll get inconsistent exposure akin to shooting auto/av/tv, but you really helped me understand the importance and why I should trust my gear more. Your dog is so cute and well trained. I have the same kinda pup and she is the smartest dog I’ve ever had. Thank you!

@TXTundra-ex8bw Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m an amateur with flash photography and tried shooting in manual at an outdoor event with ambient light changing quickly on me the event was moving too fast with no chance for second shots or making changes my pictures were all over the place I got frustrated and switched to TTL success rate was so much better I was shooting with Sony A7IV with Sony HVL-60M flash I learned the hard way that manual is better but you better be experienced and know what you’re doing to make changes on the fly. Sub

@MikMilman Жыл бұрын

I actually do not think shooting manual makes sense even for the most experienced photographers, actually, if we are talking about general event photography situations.

@SteveChick02 8 ай бұрын

Only recently discovered this channel and love the content, great stuff and REALLY helpful. I have shot mainly outdoor events and festivals in the past but have been asked by a local charity to shoot an indoor event in London next week which will be attended by a member of the British Royal Family. I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to flash and so I am desperately trying to get as many tips for indoor event flash as possible!

@jumopellicano 2 ай бұрын

Great thoughts!

@paulm8157 3 жыл бұрын

Points well made. My dynamic subjects (e.g. street festivals) tend to be under fairly uniform lighting conditions, but will definitely experiment w/TTL. Better to have “pivotal” images than “pitiful” ones 😁. Love how you amped the “model” appearance before Winston’s big reveal - nice. Look forward to follow-up flash vids.

@christianmcnally4323 7 ай бұрын

Oh my god i'm in love with the model

@Beautybyjorge 10 ай бұрын

This was such a helpful video! Thank you for your time and explanation.

@MikMilman 10 ай бұрын

Happy to hear that!

@mgvinod2k Жыл бұрын

I recently came across your video and you are doing extremely good work .pls keep it up. Thanks for sharing all your experience

@MikMilman Жыл бұрын

Thank you for saying so. I'm planning on it!

@DrivewithJo 12 күн бұрын

Great explanation man! Subscribed

@JeanGWalter 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for your time to help us with your patience

@JuanLopezmusica 2 жыл бұрын

Wow 👏🏽 you save my day, thank you so much! I was watching tons of videos today, but nobody explains this like you, excellent video!

@MikMilman 2 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised by that but thank you.

@SouBuuS 6 ай бұрын

VERY good video sir! I always ran manual in my events also but I am now going to try TTL and see how the flow is. It def makes so much sense to use TTL like you said if you're going to be all over the place vs use manual if its a single subject in one location.

@MikMilman 5 ай бұрын

Have you had a chance to try it?

@SouBuuS 5 ай бұрын

@@MikMilmanNot yet! next week 🙏👌

@IzhaeUncut Ай бұрын

Manual if your in studio with flash other than that TTL ! Events always use TTL because all lights change and nobody has time to keep adjusting the flash during an event !

@MikMilman Ай бұрын

Pretty much

@chefinthehouse2294 Ай бұрын

This model is more beautiful than 2 leg models!

@spear-_ 2 жыл бұрын

My experience with TTL has been very different. It's so much more inconsistent for me. One moment it's exposes perfectly the next it's very dark the next it's over exposed. Manual allows me to put in a constant output and the only thing i have to worry about is iso and the angle of the flash.

@MikMilman 2 жыл бұрын

Are you utilizing exposure compensation?

@spear-_ 2 жыл бұрын

@@MikMilman no not really. should i try it on the flash or camera?

@timd4524 2 жыл бұрын

@@spear-_ I would try through the camera first. Seems that would notify the light. These things are brainiacs now. Then try some manually. See what you like.

@Sven-R 10 ай бұрын

Very useful video, thanks! I am about to shoot at an event tomorrow, this helped a lot.

@EmmerdalePat 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much...love your easy to understand explanations...and yes, love the gorgeous Brixton too!!! Just started out on my camera flash journey and have been having lots of fun with a second-hand Neewer NW565 (using TTL) that came in a camera bundle. Never had one before and will never be without one again. Can't believe the difference it has made to my photos! Just subscribed! Love from the UK! x

@tee_ef_em Жыл бұрын

Great video, man! You've really added to the discussion.

@DreameyVizionsFilms Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! Been doing my research on this flash and yours gave me all the information I was looking for!! Very simple thorough and straight forward

@MikMilman Жыл бұрын

Hi Mary, I'm very happy to hear that! I have some follow up videos coming as soon as I get an opportunity to film them.

@DreameyVizionsFilms Жыл бұрын

@@MikMilman definitely subscribed

@robertavery8002 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful video - many thanks.

@lindaallen594 3 жыл бұрын

Braxton said next time he will add more treats in his contact! 😀😀😀 Great video and thanks for teaching on the subject of Flash in Event Photography. I use TTL but I really need to learn more and feel more comfortable with Flash. Thanks again for all that you do for the community, ❤️👍😀

@lindaallen594 3 жыл бұрын

I meant to type Brixton! That darn spellcheck!!!😀

@kasykaczanowski2205 2 жыл бұрын

Very good presenter. No rambling. Well done.

@exzemoron 5 ай бұрын

Well, I am new in flash photo. I was doing an event past weekend, and TTL didn't do what I thought it would be. First of all, it takes quite long - before the actual pic is taken, flash pre-flashes few times (I'm guessing because is meassuring the lights) and the second thing is, it always was waaaaay to bright. I have a godox V1 and a sony alpha 7III

@TobyWoodPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

a flash is something I am looking to buy soon so great video!

@loganz 28 күн бұрын

Just came from your new video, sorry to hear about Brixton. 🙏 ❤

@fabiobarbati6029 Жыл бұрын

This statement on TTL preference is obvious when you are using the speedlite ON CAMERA. And the camera and the speedlite move together. But the matter changes totally if I have my speedlites on stands, separate from my camera, and I am triggering via radio: now the camer moves, flashes don't. If the range of momvement of my Subject is predictable and somehow limited (a stage), it is more convenient to set a general light design with my speedlites in MANUAL mode, producing always the same amount of light. I then have to maintain a specific aperture as a reference, and do little variations to under/overexpose according to my Subject position. I am saying that after a big disappointment of TTL mode in the scenario described above.

@brianphilips1092 Жыл бұрын

You might have the most well trained dog on youtube damn

@wandaphili Жыл бұрын

Your lighting and explanations are crisp 🔥

@user-rd1tm7sb4v 9 ай бұрын

I'm just a rookie at it but this is very Informative in case I plan to shoot in manual but this is just a pass time for me nothing more...not yet anyway..

@brandonhanks8693 10 ай бұрын

wicked tutorial and easy to relate to. Thanks

@r_cab314 2 жыл бұрын

Just now learning about flash.

@mateoaguilo5650 3 күн бұрын

lovely model dude!

@T_Nice 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE THIS VIDEO AND YOUR LITTLE SWEETIE PIE BRIXTON, HE IS TOO ADORABLE!!!😍 THANK YOU FOR SAVING ME FUTURE HEADACHES.❤

@thelyric2333 5 ай бұрын

Adorable!!!!!!! Brixton boy. 🥰

@81bluefra 4 ай бұрын

I am gonna just say that beside the great content...I love the interaction of the two of you...I fell in love 🙂

@MikMilman 4 ай бұрын

You get a thumbs up and a heart for that.

@ninemedia-thailand2500 Жыл бұрын

This was very helpful to me thank you. Im a video guy just starting with flash photography now.

@MrWolf__ Жыл бұрын

Great tips again... As you know I have only had my flash for about 3 weeks... And I am enjoying TTl.... As I I mainly shoot rabbits and cats i normally use auto iso and auto white balance as they do move around a lot so what you said makes a lot of sense.. So yes TTl for me I like simple and I don't want to miss as perfect shot as I am normally in very uncomfortable positions to get the shots i Iike as I use a 50mm lens in small rooms or in full boat pose lol..

@TheJeffDeath 2 жыл бұрын

Shot a wedding with only a manual yesterday and that is why I am here today and buying a ttl tmw lol especially after fighting the clouds all day, too much of my time was spent adjusting and tinkering with settings etc never again lol

@caravanlifenz Жыл бұрын

Your model had the perfect pout.

@kchuaw4500 2 жыл бұрын

just give him a treat please! you are making me nervous 😬

@boahandarrowsproductions4326 2 жыл бұрын

This is good timing. So far, I've been keeping my flash on manual and getting good results. I always wondered when shooting with TTL that the exposures would change to much to have a consistent editing experience.

@alemanalondon 6 ай бұрын

Brixton knows his boundaries :)))

@dheylinantigua 7 ай бұрын

I appreciate your explanation! And love your dog ! Amazing you have your own model at the cost of some treats 😂

@joshelias8472 Жыл бұрын

Dude I loved your dog

@Bigbird219 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@MikMilman Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@amandabritney8849 7 ай бұрын

It's hard to evaluate with such a handsome model 🐶

@shadyninja1 2 жыл бұрын

I shot at an extremely dark night club and had to resort to TTL and it saved my beacon

@MikMilman 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome.

@michaelrose2652 Жыл бұрын

I agree with shooting in TTL, but the info I can not seem to find on you tube is, what mode should I have my camera set in? I personally love shooting in aperture priority mode. Is aperture priority and TTL a good combination?

@MikMilman Жыл бұрын

You can use aperture priority, but I recommend manual for more control.

@robgerety 2 жыл бұрын

I am just learning this stuff and this is a terrific clear explanation. Thanks. Sub'd.

@kennypringle4580 Күн бұрын

I shoot ttl always when doing events. My one mistake is setting my camera in Auto ISO and flash ttl together. I won’t do that again.🥴

@jkspinalchoice 11 ай бұрын

What an awsome Buddy!!!!

@asishalamsammo5796 3 жыл бұрын

I am TTL

@MikMilman 3 жыл бұрын

Do you photograph events?

@asishalamsammo5796 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I am 25 years old

@tammymartin621 Жыл бұрын

Outdoor night event this Saturday..im give TTL a try

@smaganas 3 ай бұрын

Great video!

@MikMilman Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@ArtKingjr 6 ай бұрын

I shoot in manual 100% of the time, no problem. But I really want to use ttl. I've never been able to when I switched to digital. Just never works out. I've tried different metering modes, I've used compensation, but it just seems like my flash output be all over the place. Too iffy to even use compensation correctly.

@MikMilman 5 ай бұрын

Hmm.. I'm not sure why you're getting such inconsistent results. Maybe find a middle grey wall and do a test shot to see if what happens.

@shoeabejr 11 күн бұрын

Grateful

@cameraz99 Жыл бұрын

I take it that when you're talking about shooting in Manual mode vs. TTL, you're talking about the *flash's* settings, and not the camera's, right? You still have the *camera* in manual mode, but the flash is set for TTL. Correct?

@MikMilman Жыл бұрын

That's correct.

@jo74728 2 жыл бұрын

Best model ever.

@loosestudios 11 ай бұрын

I shoot events with Sony 6400 in manual Shutter spend 60th second iso 3200 Manual Flash 1/8 of a power Godox flash with mag bounce or bounce off 9 foot ceiling with index card attach. Adjust flash power as need it. Also tilting flash toward on away from subject as need. To me ttl get fool with all black or all white clothes too much

@kelseydejesus376 Жыл бұрын

I prefer to use manual for my flashes and use a trigger to control the output for each flash on a different channel.

@ahmadtoyyib7883 2 жыл бұрын

very helpful. i considering buying ttl flash for my 3rd flash because in event i need ttl :).

@PowerAirSimulations Жыл бұрын

I know you’re supposed to put the flash on on TTL but what are the settings on the camera itself?

@LuciaHewitt 9 ай бұрын

Great tutorial thank you. I'm going to try this :)

@MikMilman 9 ай бұрын

How'd it go?

@LuciaHewitt 9 ай бұрын

I'm quite pleased with the results thank you. Camera was in Manual Mode and I adjusted the flash exposure to my desired level. Definitely feeling less daunted with on-camera flash after this :)@@MikMilman

@indiewrestlingchannel 6 ай бұрын

I'm currently shooting in multi mode, after using TTL for over a year and when I'm up close to the subject my photo's are very overexposed, I am trying to learn how to set up the flash so my up close shots are not overexposed..that's what brought me here, but multi mode wasn't really explained...help?

@jennanadigoo785 3 жыл бұрын

Great model :D

@dianewarner9227 2 жыл бұрын

Best. Model. Ever!!!

@dominicwroblewski5832 2 жыл бұрын

TTL and manual are not the only options available. What about good old fashioned auto flash? A good TTL flash can cost a lot while an older flash with auto flash will cost only a fraction used. A Nikon SB28 speed light will cost around $50.00 used. The unit is built like a tank and can take an external power supply. If you are planning to do all that bounce flash you are gonna need a bigger power source. I made a home made power supply for my old and trusty Vivitar 283. The nice thing about auto mode is that you can use a Nikon speedlight in auto mode on any brand of camera with a hot shoe. You can still get the grand daddy of them all used for $30.00 the Vivitar 285HV. I only use manual flashes on stands in a dedicated location. I use a Nikon SB28 or a 285HV set on manual at the lowest setting to trigger the other units.

@lexlayabout5757 Жыл бұрын

Are any flash units with Auto modes even still made? I have some from the 1990s, mint condition from Ebay. Better ones like Metz, Sunpak, Cobra, Vivitar(?) have modules for camera brands, and have Manual, Auto, _and_ TTL modes. You payed for the Nikon name, I've never paid more than $20 and a 285HV should not be more than $10. TTL in the flash unit is technically simple because control is passed to the camera, so a high price for the feature is a rip-off,

@craigruchman7007 Жыл бұрын

With my Canon 5Dmk3 and 600 speed light, shorting TTL was insanely inconsistent and resulted in spoiled shots. I switched to manual, I take a few test shots to get a good histogram, and l leave with a greater number of images with decent exposure. However I have since changed over to continuous led lighting, and with the exception of photographing a large group of people, it has been a better experience.

@MikMilman Жыл бұрын

Have you experimented with using exposure compensation?

@craigruchman7007 Жыл бұрын

@@MikMilman Yes, and I have to constantly change the exposure compensation. As mentioned I now use continuous lighting, a Rotolight neo 3 for fill.

@MikMilman Жыл бұрын

For events?