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08-JAN-2006 Isabel

Learning Fill Flash

Even though my Sunpak 383 was angled up I still got a reflection on the window, so I know I have to be more careful about reflections. This image was my most successful in looking "natural". The flash was set at ISO 100, "A" mode and 1/16th power. The camera settings reflect the shutter speed I determined was necessary to allow for detail through the windows. A slower shutter speed would make that view too dark...even black. I found that shutter speed by going into Aperture mode and watching the window content. I had to play with the aperture to get the amount of flash I needed. I was working in full manual on the camera.
A reminder for Sony 717 users: Make sure to enable the hot shoe if you're using an external flash without a cord. The Sony flash has a cord and the hot shoe doesn't have to be enabled.

Sony Cybershot
1/25s f/6.3 at 11.2mm iso100 with Flash full exif

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Guest 10-Jan-2006 10:55
It's a great pic though. Thanks for all the tips.
Marilyn