The built in flash isnt all that bad!

[A01]

Hey guys i was just messing around, wasting some free time and reading my manual when i did something completely upexpected. I was using my 50mm 1.8 inside with the flash and getting some pretty dodgy results. So i thought i might as well try and bounce the light off the roof using the manual (it was in my hand so i thought i might as well :lol:). Anyways, long story short, i was quite happy with the way just some play shots turned out. Anyway heres an example. (images straight from camera)

1. Using no flash at all (pretty shakey!)

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/9991/200609131400copyls9.jpg


2. With the direct flash (Just dont like the look of it full stop!)

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/7020/200609131413copypw3.jpg


3. Using the manual and bouncing it off the roof

http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/4263/200609131414copyaa3.jpg

Well im still learning using flash and lighting and i think i just learnt a fair bit tonight! Still thought i want to get my 580EX so i dont have to hold a bit of paper infront of my built in flash :lol:

[Curtis N]

At least the manual is good for something.

What camera settings did you use for the bounced shot? The biggest differences I see are focus and color.

[A01]

The bounced shot was 1/60 and f1.8 and 100 ISO. The focus shouldnt be that different, unless i moved back or forward a few mm, i cant stand using the 50mm's AF :lol: