IN-CAMERA FLASH
Even though it has a bad reputation, the built-in flash, also
known as “pop-up flash," can be very useful in a pinch.
P H O TZ Y. C O M
It can be minimally customized to improve the exposure.
Perfect to print A5 size
14cm x 21cm / 5.83” x 8.27”
FLASH COMPENSATION
The camera doen’t always choose the optimal
flash power when firing the pop-up flash. Flash
compensation is similar to exposure compensation,
but makes the photographs brighter or darker
by adjusting the intensity of the flash rather than
the exposure.
To adjust the flash compensation, you will
need to be in Manual, Aperture Priority, or
Shutter Priority mode.
DIFFUSING AND BOUNCING
The smaller the area that the light originates from, the harsher that light source will be.
This is why the pop-up flash can be harsh on the subject.
DIFFUSING BOUNCING
Diffusing increases the size of the light To bounce the light, place a small white card
source, thereby softening it. A simple at a 45 degree angle in front of the flash. The
alternative is to hold or tape a tissue paper light will hit the card, bounce to the ceiling,
or a similar material to the flash. and spread out, creating a soft light.
FILL FLASH IN DAYLIGHT
KEEP IN MIND
Using the pop-up flash as a fill light helps The pop-up flash gets its power from the camera
lighten dark shadows, brighten colors, battery. Since it is sharing its power source with the
and create depth. other functions of the camera, its strenght is limited.
In bright situations, this technique gives Because of this, the built-in flash is not nearly as
the additional effect of darkening the bright or far-reaching as one from an external flash
background behind the subject. would be.
BASIC CAMERA FLASH
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