Question on using external flash

psx2sg · 8th July 2005

Hi all, I'm back!

It had been a long time, sorry la, very busy, taking course somemore...

got some question to ask about using external flash.

1. what is 'bounce'? why do we do that?

2. If we're in a indoor exhibition (such as the Dream Car Asia) is it better to use the builtin flash on camera or external flash?

3. If external flash use on indoor activity, will it cause over exposure or will the camera auto adjust?

Lastly, wanted to buy external flash... but wanted to try out 1st so don want to spent much, anyone wants to sell?(for FZ10)

Thanks guys

jbma · 8th July 2005

You can get a flash for FZ10 for 50 - 60 bucks.

unseen · 10th July 2005

bounce : flash aimed at celling, when it flashes, light bounces off the celling and hits the target.. looks more natural.
I'd guess external flash. Longer distance. if you use a diffuser, you can get softer light and light up the chicks better.
3) u haf to go manual to change it.. for me, i play around with aperture + shutter to control the flash coz I can't control my flashes... http://forum.clubsnap.com/showthread.php?t=140562
haf a look at the aperture and shutter speeds.
I used diffuser in all the photos, except i used bounce in the tent.

k3nn3th03 · 10th July 2005

think HongJia selling his FZ-10...

PM him loh..

donchua · 10th July 2005

I am selling Suntax 328DTZ HERE
Will throw in a bounce card too.

Hong Jia · 10th July 2005

Hey Kenneth, Thanks alot...

From the msg, i think he have an FZ-10... he wans to try a new flash on it only....

Cheers...

psx2sg · 10th July 2005

hey, thanks guys for the advice. yah i already have a FZ 10

donchua · 10th July 2005

Originally Posted by psx2sg

hey, thanks guys for the advice. yah i already have a FZ 10

Bro, so my Suntax 328DTZ you interested?

psx2sg · 12th July 2005

Got My flash from Don, thank bro! (the batt cap is very loose thou... but no prob)

donchua · 12th July 2005

Originally Posted by psx2sg

Got My flash from Don, thank bro! (the batt cap is very loose thou... but no prob)

It is a bit loose when I bought it and after removing & inserting batteries,
it bacame more loose.
But with batt inside, it will be very tight.
Hope you happy with it..

natnivek · 12th July 2005

Originally Posted by psx2sg

Got My flash from Don, thank bro! (the batt cap is very loose thou... but no prob)

No worries about that point. I used the same flash as you too and the batt cap was also loose. It doesn't affect anything.

psx2sg · 12th July 2005

Hey don worry abt it! I'm very happy with it! Just that have to figure out what's whaton the flash..hahaha

8th July 2005	#1
psx2sg Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tomato Posts: 458	Question on using external flash Hi all, I'm back! It had been a long time, sorry la, very busy, taking course somemore... got some question to ask about using external flash. 1. what is 'bounce'? why do we do that? 2. If we're in a indoor exhibition (such as the Dream Car Asia) is it better to use the builtin flash on camera or external flash? 3. If external flash use on indoor activity, will it cause over exposure or will the camera auto adjust? Lastly, wanted to buy external flash... but wanted to try out 1st so don want to spent much, anyone wants to sell?(for FZ10) Thanks guys Last edited by psx2sg; 8th July 2005 at 02:55 PM.

10th July 2005	#4
k3nn3th03 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,545	think HongJia selling his FZ-10... PM him loh.. __________________ Stress Man @ work... :bigeyes:

8th July 2005	#2
jbma Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tampines Posts: 3,315	You can get a flash for FZ10 for 50 - 60 bucks.

10th July 2005	#3
unseen Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NTU and Wdls Posts: 2,608	bounce : flash aimed at celling, when it flashes, light bounces off the celling and hits the target.. looks more natural. I'd guess external flash. Longer distance. if you use a diffuser, you can get softer light and light up the chicks better. 3) u haf to go manual to change it.. for me, i play around with aperture + shutter to control the flash coz I can't control my flashes... http://forum.clubsnap.com/showthread.php?t=140562 haf a look at the aperture and shutter speeds. I used diffuser in all the photos, except i used bounce in the tent.

10th July 2005	#5
donchua Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tampines Posts: 7,814	I am selling Suntax 328DTZ HERE Will throw in a bounce card too.

10th July 2005	#6
Hong Jia Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 915	Hey Kenneth, Thanks alot... From the msg, i think he have an FZ-10... he wans to try a new flash on it only.... Cheers...

12th July 2005	#9
psx2sg Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tomato Posts: 458	Got My flash from Don, thank bro! (the batt cap is very loose thou... but no prob)