PDA

View Full Version : Question about Digi Rebel Flash

WELFARECHEESE99
22nd of March 2005 (Tue), 10:40
Hi there! I very recently moved up from a Canon S1 to a 300D. When I shoot pictures WITH the built-in flash, I get very dark or underexposed portions on the image, mainly the upper parts of the pictrure. The same pictures taken directly after, without flash come out looking pretty good. (indoors and out)
I realize that DSLR's and cameras like the S1 are very different, therefore I can only assume that I am having this problem due soley to my lack of experience using DSLR's. Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
KevC
22nd of March 2005 (Tue), 10:47
In Av or Tv mode, the flash is in "fill flash" mode. I always shoot in M for flash.. it all takes practise. Remember, flash freezes action, but only the object. So don't be afraid to drag the shutter to "suck in" ambient light around it. As always, look at the histogram after every shot to compensate. It just takes practise... ;)
snibbetsj
22nd of March 2005 (Tue), 11:31
You may have your shutter speed too fast. Make sure it's slower than 1/200 to use the flash.
intechpcx
22nd of March 2005 (Tue), 12:00
You may have your shutter speed too fast. Make sure it's slower than 1/200 to use the flash.

I may be wrong but I'm reasonably sure the flash sync on the D-Reb is 1/125.
snibbetsj
22nd of March 2005 (Tue), 13:58
I may be wrong but I'm reasonably sure the flash sync on the D-Reb is 1/125.

That may well be true, I haven't shot my DReb since I got the 20D. Check the manual to be sure. Shutter speed should be at or slower than flash sync speed.
Headcase650
22nd of March 2005 (Tue), 15:34
300D has a 1/200 top sync speed.
mkh
22nd of March 2005 (Tue), 17:34
If you are having problems with the flash then check this link http://photonotes.org/articles/eos-flash/

It covers all you need to know about the EOS and flash.

mkh
stiinc
22nd of March 2005 (Tue), 19:44
Hey there. I recently had the exact same problem, I moved up to the 300d from the s1 as well. My first 50 shots with the rebel flash, I was quite disappointed I just couldn't seem to get enough fill flash. I think the problem is that the S1 has a tendancy to overexpose using flash in most modes and I sort of got used to it. But after using the Rebel I noticed my shots were a lot more lifelike and realistic although it did take some practice using the manual settings. Try starting with the camera on manual and using the built in metering, try to adjust your exposure compensation to 0 with the flash on and go from there. Iso settings also make a big difference.