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Jun 12, 2008 13:55 |  #1

I was wondering if there are any tutorials or books out there that explain the different settings on a flash, how they are used, etc...
I have checked out strobist but it shows more about how to place flashes, and what equipment you need but doesn't really teach about how a flash works
any input would be appreciated


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Jun 12, 2008 15:53 |  #2

I am pretty sure each setting of individual flash is explained in the User Manual. The EOS Flash Bible is also a good read for understanding Canon flash system.

http://photonotes.org/​articles/eos-flash/ (external link)


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Jun 12, 2008 16:16 |  #3

Thanks


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Jun 13, 2008 00:40 |  #4

i think strobist is great to learn about flash--i think it explains a lot about how flash works....


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Jun 13, 2008 02:03 |  #5

The links in my signature should help quite a bit.


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Jun 13, 2008 08:39 |  #6

thanks


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Jun 13, 2008 09:09 |  #7

Check this out may help;
http://photonotes.org/​articles/eos-flash/index.html (external link)


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Jun 13, 2008 11:46 |  #8

newbie builder wrote in post #5713536 (external link)
i think strobist is great to learn about flash--i think it explains a lot about how flash works....

PSt....

Don't just mention it, share it!

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Jun 13, 2008 15:19 |  #9

I think Planet Neil (external link) is top notch for learning some really good techniques...


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