Breaking down TTL and manual speed lite flash to the basics to help you move forward with speedlite photography. Quick and simple, to assist for easy understanding. Helpful manual flash table instructions.
This mini guide is all about helping the beginner to get competent with using speedlite flash on-camera when no other light source is available. The settings can also be used if you have a slave option that allows you to use the flash off camera – generally a better and more creative option, especially with modifiers.
For those new to photography, flash can seem yet another confusing area to try and master. It is not helped by all the options available on today’s flashguns and the confusion around multi flash set ups plus numerous buttons and dials.
The two options I explain are very simple and using this guide, instead of trawling through complicated manuals, will keep things very simple for you.
This book is exactly what I needed. As someone new to using flash, I was overwhelmed by technical jargon and settings. Tony Bramley breaks it all down in a way that is super easy to understand and apply right away. The explanations of TTL vs Manual, light direction, and basic techniques were clear and practical. I especially liked the real-world tips that helped me get great results with minimal gear. I’d highly recommend this to beginners or anyone looking for a solid refresher. Five stars because it made me feel confident using my flash for the first time.