Canon’s new 320EX flash is the first to feature a continuous LED light for shooting video. Sounds great, but will it still meet your needs up as a dedicated flash? Watch the video to learn why I have serious doubts about the 320EX as a flash for still photography.
Posts Tagged ‘speedlite’
Rooftop Model Shoot – Minus Sunset
For the full gallery click here. (Requires Flash, sorry iPad users.) This was supposed to be a sunset shoot on a gorgeous rooftop of a high-rise downtown. We had the perfect angle to place the setting sun behind the models for dazzling backlight effect. Everybody ready? Lights, camera, action… Clouds. Oh well. I’m on a [...]
Flash Photography Tips (video)
Gotta love YouTube for always coming up with a splash screen where I have a funny expression on my face. They must have a special filter that searches for those frames. If you’re interested, here is my course on Off-Camera Flash Photography.
Canon Flash Blinking Display: Mystery Solved
Every wonder why the display on your Canon Speedlite 580EX or 430EX flash is blinking at you? Ever want to throw it against the wall because you can’t get it to stop? Here’s the solution. Warning: It’s a bit of a rant.
Wireless Flash Triggers Compared
Here’s my breathless 10-minute rundown of all the current contenders for radio-triggering your off-camera flashes. This is an update of the information contained in my course, “How to Shoot Professional-Looking Headshots and Portraits on a Budget with Small Flashes.” This technology is changing fast, practically daily, so I’ll make periodic updates available as things evolve. [...]
Canon Speedlite 430EX vs. 430EX II – Which is Better?
You might think it’s always better to buy the latest model of any photographic equipment, but that’s not always true. For example, there is a good case to be made for the older Canon 430EX flash over the newer 430EX II. Why? Watch the video to find out which one is right for you.
Off-Camera Flash Photography – How and Why
If you own a detachable Speedlite-style flash, and you are shooting with it on your camera, you are wasting your investment in that expensive flash. Face it, on-camera flash sucks. It drains the life out of your subject and makes everyone look like they are posing for a police line-up or a driver’s license photo. [...]
Choosing the Best Canon Flash for Your Needs
Choosing the right flash can be intimidating to beginning photographers. It’s easy to find lots of jargon-laden technical specifications, but hard to find a simple analysis in plain language of which flash is the best one for your needs. I’m going to make the choice easy for you. If you are a Canon shooter, you [...]
