Bouncing flash? - DPChallenge Forums

11/18/2005 12:03:28 PM · #1

I hear alot about using this, and I'm not sure I fully understand. If someone could please explain I'd appreciate it! also how can I bounce the flash using a 300D?

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

11/18/2005 12:29:49 PM · #2

somebody has to know!

SandyP

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 USM

11/18/2005 12:30:38 PM · #3

Hi Kyle. . .You need to have an external flash. You can't really bounce a flash if you are using the flash that's built into your camera because it only points one way. If you have one that you attach to your camera it pivots in all different directions. Often you will get a much better looking light if say, you point the flash at something other than directly on the subject so that it hits that Other thing and bounces more subtly onto the subject. It's not so harsh and bright. Even a piece of white poster board held to one side of your subject can work great if you aim the flash at the poster board and position the subject so that geometrically, the flash will hit the poster board and bounce towards the subject.

idnic

Canon EOS-60D

11/18/2005 12:31:58 PM · #4

Bouncing the flash simply means having the light (flash) hit something else and reflect back to the subject. For example, pointing the flash toward the celing so the harsh bright light hits the celing first and a softer more diffused light bounces down on the subject. It solves the problem of flash being toooooo bright. Reflectors can also be used to bounce the light.

Message edited by author 2005-11-18 12:32:51.

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

11/18/2005 12:34:18 PM · #5

ok but what kind of flash if any can i get to use on the 300D?

idnic

Canon EOS-60D

11/18/2005 12:38:56 PM · #6

Looks like any of these are compatible. I use the 420EX Speedlites

Message edited by author 2005-11-18 12:39:44.

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

11/18/2005 12:40:36 PM · #7

and its compatible with the rebel?

idnic

Canon EOS-60D

11/18/2005 12:41:39 PM · #8

I just did a quick google, those were the ones suggested with your camera.

11/18/2005 12:42:15 PM · #9

thank you!

SandyP

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 USM

11/18/2005 04:11:24 PM · #10

I use to use a Rebel all the time and that's the flash I used with it, the 420EX. I also use that same flash now eith my EOS 20D. It works great.

Good luck!

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f2.8-4.0D

11/18/2005 04:18:32 PM · #11

good deal.. now im just going to have to learn all the settings on it and what they mean... any ideas where I can learn all that??

Nikolai1024

Nikon D300

11/18/2005 04:26:10 PM · #12

Originally posted by hollisterGq:

good deal.. now im just going to have to learn all the settings on it and what they mean... any ideas where I can learn all that??

manual

jenesis

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

11/18/2005 04:33:47 PM · #13

Yep, I have the 300D and use the Speedlite 420EX flash. It's pretty easy to use, not much to it really. I've been happy with it so far. :-)