Flash Photography Flashcards
This flash mode uses the full power of the flash every time.
What is manual?
This mode uses a sensor on the front of the flash to determine the amount of light sent.
What is automatic?
This mode is controlled by the light meter in the camera body.
What is dedicated?
This law dictates that light intensity reduces as light travels.
What is inverse square law?
For inverse square law, when you double the distance, you need { } (times) as much light for the same exposure at the first distance.
4x
Which 2 flash modes should you use?
1) Through The Lens (TTL)
2) Auto Focal Plane High Speed Sync (FP)
For this flash mode, the light meter in the camera does NOT measure flash output.
What is TTL?
For TTL mode, when should you meter your camera?
When trying to balance ambient and flash exposure
You should be aware of these 2 lighting exposures for flash photography.
What are ambient and flash?
Aperture and ISO affect this type of exposure.
What is flash?
Shutter speed affects this type of exposure.
What is ambient light?
Close-up & impression photography require the use of this flash apparatus.
What is a wide-angle diffuser?
What are 2 effects of using the wide-angle diffuser?
1) Reducing flash distance
2) Increasing light distribution/cover & spread
What are 2 reasons that you should use the bounce flash?
1) Eliminate unwanted shadows or reflections
2) When flash is too close to subject
What is the effect of using the bounce flash (flash bouncing from ceiling)?
Light is less intense and travels further
