News photographers will almost always use on-camera flash when conditions are unpredictable and getting the shot is more important than aesthetics. It’s hard to find a flash made now without must-have features like E-TTL, high-speed sync and wireless control.Įven professionals use on-camera flash in situations where multiple, off-camera flashes aren’t possible. It must also be said that today’s on-camera flashes are vastly more feature-laden and sophisticated than the flashes from the olden days. Some have LED lights for video or stills. The simple on-camera flash can be used creatively for great effect. They have special effects like stroboscopic mode and first- and second-curtain sync settings. Small strobes will also stop fast action with their short flash duration and high-speed sync features. Sometimes it’s even possible to overpower or mix it with existing sunlight. While most people think of using a flash when there’s no light, it’s also a great way to add light to existing ambient light. Like all photographic techniques, there’s more to it than that. Sometimes it’s the only way to get a photo. It allows sharp, bright images without the benefit of ambient light. In simplest terms, a flash lights up a scene when it’s too dark. After all, every camera and every flash is designed with a convenient “hot-shoe” connector so the flash can be mounted and communicate with the camera.
There’s so much talk about OFF-camera flash these days, hardly anyone explores the nuances of the obvious useful technique of ON-camera flash.
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