Goldcoin79
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Hi, I have some questions about using the on camera flash as most of my photography uses natural light so I rarely use the flash but would like to know a bit more so if I did need to use it for an indoor shot I would have more idea.
I have noticed when you use the on camera flash in a priority mode it sets the shutter speed to 1/60sec which is not long enough to expose for the background in the situation where you are taking a picture of someone and you want to show the background as well. I have watched videos and it seems the best way is to put the camera in manual mode and expose for the background then pop the flash up and take the picture which lights up the person with good background exposure. Is using it this way to only way it should be done and the best way or do any of you have other ways?
I know an external flash is a lot better but just want to know best ways of using on camera flash.
I have noticed when you use the on camera flash in a priority mode it sets the shutter speed to 1/60sec which is not long enough to expose for the background in the situation where you are taking a picture of someone and you want to show the background as well. I have watched videos and it seems the best way is to put the camera in manual mode and expose for the background then pop the flash up and take the picture which lights up the person with good background exposure. Is using it this way to only way it should be done and the best way or do any of you have other ways?
I know an external flash is a lot better but just want to know best ways of using on camera flash.