Tutorial on using a wireless flashlight to photograph portraits with a Canon 50D camera

I would like to give you a detailed explanation and share with you the tutorial on using the Canon 50D camera to photograph portraits in wireless flash.

Tutorial sharing:

 

 

Data shooting:

EOS 50D

EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Manual exposure (F5.6, 1/60 seconds)

ISO 200

SPEEDLITE 580EX Ⅱ

SPEEDLITE 550EX

Key points:

 

 

1. The main flashlight should emit light from the side

The purpose of each flashlight must be distinguished when multiple flashlights are used. In the above figure, the main light source (the main flash light) that is directly directed to the photographer is directed to the right side. The secondary flash light emits light behind the photographer. The flash light illuminates the photographer while providing a three-dimensional effect.

2. Define the role of the secondary flashlight.

The second flashlight is placed behind the photographer (see the picture in tip 3). It creates a deep sensation through the flash, isolates people from the background, and highlights the legs of the photographer. The secondary flashing light is actually higher than the primary flashing light. It is the key to shooting the legend to overexpose some of the photos.

3. Make full use of handy items

The canvas on the platform where the photographer is sitting is a curtain. The platform itself is made up of two tables. Building curtains makes people unable to see the traces of stitching. It looks luxurious and has a sense of non-reality.

4. Determine the photographer's shape based on the situation

When the set is non-realistic, the photographer can boldly present a unique shape. Clothing that can emphasize the birth curve will also have a good effect. The successful shooting of such a photo requires not the natural action of the photographer, but the clothing and shape of the photo.

Tip 1: Set high ISO sensitivity

 

 

To determine the ISO sensitivity before shooting, you can set it to a slightly higher ISO 200 or 400. Compared with ISO 100, cameras under ISO 200 are more sensitive to light than once, while cameras under ISO 400 are more sensitive than three times. The result is that the flash can be used more effectively and the use of full-power flash is greatly reduced. In this way, the power-back time of the flashlight will be shortened. In addition, if you set the shooting mode to manual exposure during flash shooting, you can freely select the aperture value, making shooting easier.

Tip 2: install a flashlight transmitter

 

 

The flashlight signal transmitter "ST-E2" makes it easier to use wireless communications for multi-light flash shooting. You only need to install it on the hot boots on the upper part of the fuselage for use, you can easily set the light ratio and control the multi-light flash. In this way, even if the external flash and the camera are completely separated, the flashlight can be freely controlled wirelessly.

Tip 3: Set each flashlight

 

 

Hold the main flashlight (left) on the tripod. Light is illuminated by a translucent flexible light board, so that the light is softer. In order to prevent the secondary flashlight (right) from being taken into the photo, the camera is placed behind the camera, and the photographer adds a bright color to the photo. The two flashlights use wireless flashes.

Tip 4: Set the light ratio of each flashlight

 

The left figure shows the back operation section of the flashlight signal transmitter ST-E2. The light ratio of each flashlight divided into two groups, A and B can be from ~ 1:1 ~ To 1/2 step adjustment. We should try again to determine the final light volume ratio. With it, you can directly control the flashlight on the camera, which is much easier than walking around to adjust each flashlight separately.

The secret to improving the flash shooting level is wireless flash.

Using multiple flashlights for portrait photography, you can use multiple light sources to make the photographer more stereoscopic. With the flash signal transmitter "ST-E2" can easily wireless control of various factory flash. First, from the wireless flash of a single flashlight, the second flashlight is added after the shadow changes with the different positions of the main flashlight. As long as you identify the role of different flashlights, it is not difficult to photograph multiple flashing lights. After a photographer controls the light based on his own intentions, he can understand the true essence of using a flashlight to photograph portraits. In addition, the wireless flash system made up by the original flash can not only exert its power during indoor shooting, but also allow users to take impressive portraits in more shooting scenarios. Because it does not require external outlet power as a large flashlight that is often used by professional photographers, it can also be used for flashlight photography.

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