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$19.99 - Understanding the Canon Speedlite 580EX II / 430EX II Training DVD
Product DescriptionThis DVD uses the same material as our original 580 EX/430 EX DVD. Demonstrations of Speedlite operations have been updated to show the 580EX II/430EX II models.
Your new EX II Speedlite from Canon can be the most powerful accessory in your camera bag! Understanding how the Speedlite controls work is important, and this DVD takes you through its operations, step by step. Your host, Tim Mantoani, demonstrates these fabulous flash units in a series of real world examples. Whether you use one Speedlite or a hundred, his approach will help you create the best photograph possible.
Topics covered:
* Flash exposure compensation
* The flash as key or fill light
* FP or high speed sync operation
* Slow sync demystified
* Controlling hard or soft light
* Auto and manual zoom control
* Flash bracketing
* Flash exposure lock
* Controlling flash from the camera
* Manual mode and exposure compensation
* Wireless operation
* A:B and C groups: why and how
* Group ratios
* Getting the flash off the camera
* First and second curtain sync
* Stroboscopic mode
* And much more!
This DVD picks up where the manual leaves off, helping you to integrate flash photography into your image-making arsenal.
Tim Mantoani has been a professional photographer for over twenty years. Shooting everything from professional athletes and celebrities to fashion and products, his work has appeared in numerous national ad campaigns and magazines.
If you own the original 580EX or 430EX, please search for the correct title by entering: B000CQM2LM in the search area box.
Most Recent Customer ReviewsDate : 2010-03-11
Summary : Speedlite 580X II / 430EX II DVD
A must see if you plan on purchasing or have either of these Speedlites. I have watched sections more than a few times and some sections I have not watched yet until I purchase the 580EX II Speedlite. Excellent DVD.
Date : 2009-12-23
Summary : Very Good
It`s a perfect DVD, for those who want to understand better light in photography. I would recomend to anyone.
Date : 2009-05-17
Summary : Terrific DVD
If you're hesitating to buy this DVD because you're wondering whether it would be worth it, since obviously the manual covers the basic features, don't hesitate at all. This is a terrific DVD for the inexperienced stobist using Canon EX flashes as well as someone who only occasionally uses them.
What this DVD gives you is as close to "over the shoulder" instruction by someone who knows the Canon flash system inside and out. It provides a step-by-step intro to the Speedlite system, shows you how to set the various features on the 580EX-II and 430EX-II and leads you through clear and concise examples of planning a shoot and how best utilitize both ambient and flash lighting to obtain the best possible images.
It's not as comprehensive as a complete lighting course but it is very thorough when it comes to the Canon system and the thought process behind various choices in a series of staged lighting situations.
It is worth every penny of the $25 that I paid for it and I'll use it again and again.
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