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Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra

02/14/2015 08:43:28 AM · #1

I just learned how to control my external flash off camera! I know this probably isn't very exciting for anyone else because everyone probably knows how to do this. But I learned something new today!

Bear_Music

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

02/14/2015 09:16:00 AM · #2

Of COURSE it's exciting! Your world just got bigger! Congrats!

damjanev

Nikon D3200

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G

02/14/2015 10:39:13 AM · #3

I you haven't been there, visit //strobist.blogspot.com and go through all of it. Start with Lighting 101.

Beetle

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM Lens

02/14/2015 11:00:34 AM · #4

I agree, that is very exciting!
I've learned a few tricks with my flash, too, but have only ever bothered to scratch the surface. I think it is more work to learn everything there is to know about a high-end flash, than about a DSLR camera. The manual for my flash is bigger, too, I think :-)

FromDaRock

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

02/14/2015 11:15:11 AM · #5

Originally posted by PuppyDogMom:

I just learned how to control my external flash off camera! I know this probably isn't very exciting for anyone else because everyone probably knows how to do this. But I learned something new today!

That's a great start to bigger things.

LN13

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 15-85mm IS USM

02/14/2015 11:17:26 AM · #6

I got flashes and a transmitter for Christmas and haven't even had a chance to take them out of the boxes. Someday I may learn what you've learned.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

02/14/2015 01:46:34 PM · #7

It's fun! Now I have to go dig in the closet and find the stand for the flash! That won't be easy...

tanguera

Nikon D750

02/14/2015 03:20:56 PM · #8

Awesome! Now, can you teach me...?

jgirl57

02/14/2015 06:26:37 PM · #9

Fun!!!!! Congrats and yes, I totally get the excitment, I would be too!

FromDaRock

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM Lens

02/15/2015 04:32:12 AM · #10

Originally posted by PuppyDogMom:

It's fun! Now I have to go dig in the closet and find the stand for the flash! That won't be easy...

You can always use a tripod as well.

02/15/2015 04:37:19 AM · #11

Originally posted by FromDaRock:

Originally posted by PuppyDogMom:
It's fun! Now I have to go dig in the closet and find the stand for the flash! That won't be easy...

You can always use a tripod as well.

How do you attach a flash to a tripod?

Tiny

Apple iPad mini 4

02/15/2015 05:23:54 AM · #12

here

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

02/15/2015 06:14:12 AM · #13

Sounds like there are a number of options. Was going to try duct tape, but thought better of it.

SEG

Nikon D7100

02/15/2015 07:00:24 AM · #14

It's cool to learn new things. Figuring out the speedlites were harder for me than figuring out the camera, especially when trying to trigger off camera.

I am actually using my umbrella and stand for the first time since getting it over a year ago. It's fun to figure out new things and advance your knowledge.

vawendy

Sony Alpha 1

Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS

02/15/2015 07:14:20 AM · #15

Awesome!! That opens up a whole new world!

Luciemac

Nikon D5600

02/15/2015 07:16:51 AM · #16

I don't even have an external flash, but if I did, and could use it, I'd be excited, too! :-) Congrats!

jgirl57

02/15/2015 08:41:47 AM · #17

With my external flash that I had and sold, it had a special shoe with the screw holes that went on the tripod..
I thought all of them came like that don't they?

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Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

02/16/2015 03:10:22 AM · #18

Found the stand in my lens bag! I'm more organized than I thought I was. It is now safely ensconced in the flash case with the flash!

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

02/16/2015 06:56:44 AM · #19

Originally posted by PuppyDogMom:

Found the stand in my lens bag! I'm more organized than I thought I was.