Canon Speedlite 550EX Instructions Manual page 91

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Bounce Flash
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Check that the
t
icon is displayed in
the viewfinder, then lake the picture.
If the flash
e~posure
cOI1firmation lamp does
not light alter you take the picture, use II
larger aperture (sma ller I-number) and try
again,
Bounce the flash
on
a plain, wMa, reflective surface. If a colored surface is used, the
picture may have a color cast.
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to copyright restrictions
With bounce flash .
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Creating a Catchlighl
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Without bounce flash.
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A catchlight is a reflection of the flash in the subject's eyes. A calchlight in the eyes
makes the subject look more lively. For portraits, you can easily create a calchlight with
the 550EX. See page 42.
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