Recent content by shazza69

After deciding what lighting to go for, ive opted for the Canon 580EX II Speedlite Flash Unit, lets hope i have made a wise choice. All excited now waiting for it to arrive. :thumbs:

oh wow i understand now, thank you for clearing that up for me...:)

hey guys ive been researching and im looking at the flash heads, but can you tell me what a slave flash is please. explain in simpleton terms mind :cuckoo:

thanks for all your comments its something to think about certainley. but back to my original question, is the kit i found in the link any good or a waste of money i would just like comments to help me make up my mind, theres alot to think about now....oh dear.:)

i have been using a light tent but just cant get enough light in it so the subject comes out darker than id like it to. i have just been putting a normal lamp on all sides and one on the top, ive tried daylight bulbs in the lamps also but just am not happy with the shots so i thought i have a go...

ok will be continuing to do homework :) this is going to sound thick to you guys but i couldnt understand how the flash went off if it wasnt attatched to your camera, but obviously i researched a bit and see you need a trigger ontop of my camera which i take it sends a signal to the flash when...

i thought i was going to be laughed out of the forum and told to go research. fantastic that i can get advice i was a bit scared to ask being a novice.. im photographing dolls, baby sized ones so need the light be perfect to show the artwork of the paint etc.

ive only ever used normal lights with a lightbox for my pictures and wouldnt have a clue how to use flash lighing im a complete novice, i dont know how they work or how they attatch to the camera etc.

i am looking to get some continuous lighting mainly to take pictures for ebay auctions but id like to use if for taking pictures of my kids also, i have a canon eos 500d which i am also learning to use. ive been looking at this kit http://www.jessops.com/online.store/products/77688/Show.html any...