Bounce Flash Operation (For Cameras In All Groups) - Nikon Autofocus Speedlight SB-27 Instruction Manual

Bounce flash operation
(For cameras in all groups)
Normal flash shooting using
direct flash
Direct flash causes harsh, unattractive shadows to appear
on the faces of subjects in front of a wall. By bouncing the
light off the ceiling or walls, you can soften the shadows and
produce more natural portraits.
Vertically bounced light
The flash head rotates from the horizontal to the vertical position
along a 180° arc.
Built-in diffuser card
The SB-27 comes with a built-in diffuser card, useful for
highlighting a subject's eyes during bounce flash operation.
(See page 53.)
Bounce flash shooting using
diffused light
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