Taking pictures outside

[robc]

Hi everyone,

I'm new to this forum and fairly new to photography. I just had one question.... If I am in a shaded area with my camera taking pictures of the outdoors, (in the sunlight) would a flash be necessary since the camera and the lens are in a shady area? I would be pretty far from my target and would require to zoom in. I just wondered since I will be zooming in, will my camera and lens use the sunlight from my target?

Thanks for any help anyone can give.

robc

 

[Jeff Colburn]

Hi,

Your camera will get its light from what your taking a picture of, not where you're standing. And with a zoom lens your subject will probably be too far away for a flash to have any effect.

Have Fun,
Jeff

 

[robc]

I was thinking that flash would be too far, but wasn't sure about the lighting til now. Thanks Jeff!