Bounce Flash - Canon Speedlite 430EXII Instruction Manual

Bounce Flash
By pointing the flash head toward a wall or ceiling, the flash will bounce
off the surface before illuminating the subject. This can soften shadows
behind the subject for a more natural-looking shot. This is called bounce
flash.
Set the Bounce Direction
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Hold down the
<PUSH>
button and turn the flash head.
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If the flash coverage is set automatically, the flash coverage will be
fixed to 50rnrn.
The LCD panel will also display <Zoom
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a You can also set the flash coverage manually. (p.18)
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If
the wall or ceiling is too far away, the bounced flash might be too weak
and result in underexposure.
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The wall or ceiling should be a plain, white color for high reflectance. If
the bounce surface is not white, a color cast may result in the picture.
a After you take the shot, if the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not
light, use a larger aperture opening and try again. With a digital camera,
you can also increase the I S 0 speed.
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