bobdit Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 The camera flash only add a tiny bit of light to the exposure, enough for making the eyes sparkle. If you want to completely eliminate it, hold a business card about an inch in front of it, that will still allow the flash to trigger without adding to the exposure. Shoot thru is fine, just make sure the umbrella's is as far from the sb700 as the shaft can be extended, otherwise the light will not be as soft. The flash metering is done thru the lens during the pre-flashes. The camera flash tells the sb700 how much power to use after the pre-flashes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted October 10, 2015 Author Moderators Share Posted October 10, 2015 Gotcha. So do you recommend having the on camera flash set to TTL or ---? I'm assuming --- is enough to provide a little bit of catch light in in the eyes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdit Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 -- is best in my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psg Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 That 50mm 1.8 is exactly the lens I was talking about. Really a fantastic lens for the money. I don't use it a lot but it is a great little lens, very sharp, acts like a 70mm on a DX camera. I and everyone knows what you mean by that, but... no it doesn't. If this comment implies what I think it does, we are about to embark on a photographic argument worse than capacitors... LOL! I didn't know it was a hot button issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted October 12, 2015 Author Moderators Share Posted October 12, 2015 Well, I thought I would share that the photo shoot went very well. The D7100 did an amazing job and I was able to capture some fantastic photos of the kids. Appreciate all of the advice that was offered. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Looks like I will be buying a D7100 tomorrow...figured it is a good time to upgrade from the D7000 since I will be taking photos of 30 kids this Saturday. Wish I was getting paid for it. LOL You are getting paid for it, maybe not in monetary terms but the memories are priceless. I think you'll enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agile1966 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Great news. Excellent way to get involved with a child's special event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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