On Reflection

[Keltic Ice Man]

I have quite a bit of trouble using flash when there are mirrors or balloons that might reflect the flash back.

I usually have the camera on manual and have the flash set to E-TTL. When the flash goes off it seems to be underpowered, is it because it is fooling itself into how much power it needs with the reflection?

Any thoughts on how I get round it?

Thanks

Allan

 

[itsdavedotnet]

check your flash exposure variable setting, but it could be affecting it, yes.

Also watch for reflections of your flash in the shiny things.

 

[Keltic Ice Man]

if i keep the same setting but in an area with no mirror then the flash works perfect.

How do I avoid the reflection killing the flash power? Are there any secrets, as it doesn't seem to matter if i bounce the flash away or not.

 

[david1701]

be at an angle to the mirror so the flash bounces off it and doesn't come back into the lens where it screws up metering

 

[Keltic Ice Man]

Ah, thanks David I will give that a try. Someone suggested trying the flash over my shoulder as well, so we'll see what works.

Thanks

 

[david1701]

I think that bouncing it back will make it worse but try it and see (and tell me if i'm wrong )