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    Off-camera flash techniques

    May 06, 2021 2 minutes

    GET STARTED

    Getting great shots with off-camera flash takes practice. You first need to set the camera to expose for the background ambient light, then set your flashgun(s) to light your subjects. It’s best to use the Manual exposure mode on the camera.

    CAMERA SETTINGS

    Start with 1/200 sec, ISO200 and an aperture around

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