Canon 550ex Full Manual page 42

Bounce Flash
A Check that the , icon is displayed in
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the viewfinder, then take the picture.
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n o t l i g h t a f t e r y o u t a k e t h e p i c t u r e , u s e a
l a r g e r a p e r t u r e ( s m a l l e r f - n u m b e r ) a n d t r y
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Bounce the flash on a plain, white, reflective surface. lf a colored surface is used, the
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picture may have a color cast.
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W i t h b o u n c e f l a s h .
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Without bounce flash.
O Creating a Catchlight
A catchlight is a reflection of the flash in the subject's eyes. A catchlight in the eyes
makes the subject look more lively. For portraits, you can easily create a catchlight with
the 550EX. See page 42.
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