Bounce Flash Shooting
By pointing the fl ash head toward a wall or ceiling,
the fl ash will bounce off the surface before illumi-
nating the subject. This can soften shadows behind
the subject for more natural-looking shots.
Pull the fl ash head forward and then tilt it upward
to determine the fl ash head angle.
When the resulting picture is dark, set smaller
F number (open the aperture) or increase the ISO
speed and try shooting again.
The resulting picture may also be dark if the wall or
ceiling is too far away.
The wall or ceiling should be a plain, white or nearly
white color for high refl ectance.
If the bounce surface is colored, this may produce a
color cast in the resulting picture.
After shooting with bounce fl ash, be sure to return
the fl ash head to the forward-facing position and
push the fl ash head back into its original position.
Determine the best angle for bounce fl ash by ta-
king test shots and checking the resulting pictures
on the camera LCD monitor.
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