Bounce - Canon SPEEDLITE EL-1 Advanced User's Manual

Bounce

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By pointing the flash head toward a ceiling or wall, the flash light will bounce off the surface
before illuminating the subject, making it possible to soften the shadows of the subject for a
more natural-looking shot. This shooting method is called "Bounce flash photography".
Setting the orientation of the flash head
You can turn the flash head while pressing the bounce lock-release button as shown.
When you turn the flash head, the display changes to <
When the flash head is turned with the flash coverage set to <
the flash coverage is set at 50 mm and <---> is displayed.
You can also set the flash coverage manually (
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