New with flash unit

[Nicona]

Hi , anyone can tell me how and when i should use my flash unit ?
I've been figuring it out for the whole day and i don't know how to use , anyone can teach me ?:x

Thx n sorrie for askin this question because i really don't know where to start with ..

 

[catchlights]

 

[Squid]

Try reading up the following links:

http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/technology/speedlight/index.htm

http://www.nikonusa.com/pdf/SB800_techniques.pdf
(advice given valid for other flash models too)

 

[Nicona]

heh , thx for these information
Did't really have much time recently ):

 

[ijnek]

bounce ur flash in low light situation

have the flash in the subject face when the background is bright

 

[Keenblade]

Actually... two classic answers to any question:

1) Have you read the manual?
2) Have you read other threads?

It's all covered.

Cheers.