When taking pictures with the built-in flash of the camera, the pictures look unnatural because the shadows are located behind the objects. Color portraits have a red-eye effect. The solution to these problems is to use an external flash.
It is necessary
- - an external flash or several such flashes;
- - cable;
- - synchronizer or parts for its manufacture;
- - details for the manufacture of a decoupling device;
- - soldering iron, solder and neutral flux;
- - unnecessary umbrella;
- - thin white fabric;
- - threads;
- - foil.
Instructions
Step 1
In order for the camera to work with an external flash, it must have either a sync terminal or a built-in flash. In the second case, the external flash is controlled through a special device - a synchronizer. The device itself can be either film or digital.
Step 2
Some cameras are designed to work only with flashes that do not have high voltage at the input. If your device is exactly like this, and the illuminator does not meet this requirement, you will have to make a special decoupling device, otherwise, when the flash is connected to the device, the latter will inevitably fail. A diagram of such a device is given at the link at the end of the article. The same device will have to be made even if the flash input is galvanically connected to the network, regardless of the type of camera. After all, otherwise the safety is no longer the camera, but the photographer himself is called into question.
Step 3
There are flashes designed to be mounted directly on the camera. When using such an illuminator, it is not possible to completely get rid of the disadvantages inherent in shooting with an external flash. This problem is solved by using a cable about two meters long, which connects the device to the flash.
Step 4
A camera that has no sync contact, but has a built-in flash, is paired with an external flash using a syncronizer. This device automatically causes the external illuminator to fire whenever the unit's built-in flash fires. Light fixtures with a built-in synchronizer are very convenient. If this is not the case, you will have to purchase it separately or also make it yourself. The synchronizer diagram is given at the same link.
Step 5
In order for the advantages of an external flash to be fully manifested, it must be placed away from the device, but not under it or above it. The result will be even more outstanding when using multiple fixtures.
Step 6
Very good pictures are obtained when using special diffusers - photo umbrellas in conjunction with flashes. To make a reflective umbrella, take any unnecessary umbrella and cover the inside with foil. To make a photo umbrella that works in light, you will have to remove the fabric from the umbrella and replace it with white.
