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06/09/2011 04:12:53 AM · #1 |
Hello Everyone,
Do you carry/bring your external flash when travelling to overseas? If you do, how often do you need it? I'm in a dilemma as whether I should bring my flash (SB-600) or not since I'm already carrying two lenses with me (one attached to the camera and one extra one). I'll be away for a week. I'm not going to do a lot of night photography.
Thank you.
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06/09/2011 04:48:27 AM · #2 |
| definitely, and a ttl cord, diffuser & soft-box |
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06/09/2011 04:51:53 AM · #3 |
| I never do and I hardly ever use any of my flashes. Natural light and efficient use of it can't be beat. Low light lenses and camera with high ISO capabilities helps of course. If you're lacking that, a flash may be a necessary evil. |
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06/09/2011 04:55:27 AM · #4 |
| I think that question is one that can only be answered by what sort of shooting you do and your activities while on vacation. I don't, personally, but I only own SB900's which are larger and heavier than your 600, plus I don't tend to shoot scenes while overseas that would require the use of flash. However, if I felt like I was trying to get lots of shots of people in lower lit venues... I would certainly bring one. It just happens that this isn't typical of me and my photography, or, if it is, I do ambient and use my 30 1.4. However, if I do bring a flash anywhere, I always take an SC-28. |
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06/09/2011 08:40:02 AM · #5 |
I have at least one flash in my bag at all times, whether I'm traveling or not. But, then again, I'm a lighting junkie, so I like to be prepared.
I don't always use it, but when I need it, it's there. If you want to travel light, and don't normally use it, don't feel bad about leaving it at home.
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06/09/2011 09:32:34 AM · #6 |
Either of these pics were taken with flash. Both of them indoors and only the cereal shot had natural light from a window to light the face. I like the natural light much better, but it's of course not always achievable. But by using high ISO and shooting wide open, you'll make the best out of it.
But whatever you do, never be afraid to shoot with high ISO (I always do before resorting to a flash). The noise reduction software made these days does an excellent job.
Either way, you should crank up the ISO, shoot wide open and practice all kinds of scenarios. (I do this a lot - wife and kids are victims while they do everyday things) It's a LOT of fun to get great shots doing this. :)
 
Message edited by author 2011-06-09 13:18:59. |
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06/09/2011 09:58:10 AM · #7 |
I've taken mine overseas many times...never used it once.
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06/09/2011 10:43:32 AM · #8 |
ditto the "depends on what you're shooting". i like to have one available, just in case i either need it or feel like having fun with it.
someone here (i think  AlexSaberi) took one to vietnam a few years ago and came back with some absolutely stunning images (if it was him, he's dropped his membership and his portfolio is no longer accessible).
here's one:
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06/09/2011 12:04:23 PM · #9 |
Hello,
Thank you all for the tips and advices. I will mainly shoot building/architecture and do some street photography. I plan to visit the zoo too :-) OK, I will leave my flash behind. I will crank up the ISO and stay wide angle! Hehe. Yes, de-noise software is amazing nowadays.
Thanks, I appreciate all the feedback!
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