Get the flash off the camera by Eric Delmar

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16-JUL-2005

Get the flash off the camera

This is a simple example of the result of 2 different flash placements--on and off camera. The shot at left shows a more natural light and could easily be mistaken for a shot taken on a sunny day. The other shot, using strictly on-camera flash, looks dull and lifeless, however, unless you're a photographer, you probably wouldn't even realize why.
The message here: get your flash off. Your pictures will have more depth and natural appearance.

Nikon D70
1/60s f/22.0 at 100.0mm iso400 with Flash hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time	16-Jul-2005 19:42:03
Make	Nikon
Model	NIKON D70
Flash Used	Yes
Focal Length	100 mm
Exposure Time	1/60 sec
Aperture	f/22
ISO Equivalent	400
Exposure Bias
White Balance	(-1)
Metering Mode	matrix (5)
JPEG Quality	(6)
Exposure Program	aperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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Eric Delmar		15-Sep-2005 15:10
Answering Chris's question here: The flash (a non-dedicated unit) was placed off-camera using an SC-17 synch cable. With the D70 and other similar models, assuming one has one of the fully dedicated flashes, such as the SB-800 or -600, you can shoot off-camera wirelessly. This is a great trick, and many have used it with great success. When I eventually get one, I'll update this series with results. Cerumen

Chris Utter		08-Aug-2005 02:36
I have a Nikon D70 and know that you have to use the Nikon flash with it. What did you use? And, how did you get it to fire with the camera?

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