Canon Speedlite System Digital Field Guide

Download or read book Canon Speedlite System Digital Field Guide written by Brian McLernon and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2009-12-30 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailed coverage of Canon's four speedlite-580EX II, 430 EX II, 220 EX and the new 270 EX-built exclusively for Canon DSLRs If you use a digital SLR camera, then you understand just how critical it is to have a capable flash. Canon Speedlite shines a whole new light on taking photos with a Canon DSLR. This full-color, in-depth guide takes you beyond the standard manual that accompanies the Speedlite and shows you the types of settings you can use on your camera when working with the Speedlite. You'll explore the possibilities of wireless lighting with multiple speedlites as well as the creative effects you can achieve. Author and professional photographer Brian McLernon demystifies setting up the speedlite, synchronizing the speedlite equipment, and determining lighting ratios. Canon DSLRs are only growing in popularity and the Speedlite system is a must-have accessory for exploring a new world of digital photo possibilities Shows you how to create an inexpensive and portable wireless studio lighting system that can go where you go Demystifies setting up the speedlite, synchronizing the equipment, and figuring out lighting ratios Covers other Canon lighting system components, such as the ST-E2 Speedlite Transmitter, Macro Ring Lite, and Macro Twin Lite Real-world information on using these speedlites illustrated by full-color examples and untangles the complexities of using the Canon Speedlite system.