Lighting

This area looks at techniques for artificail lighting.

This is a complex subject and each piece of equipment needs to be tested and understood. Also, it’s not just a Nikon or SONY issue. There’s plenty of third party options which come with their own quirks and issues.

Contents:

Nikon CLS - This looks into how Nikon’s speedlight protocols work with practical examples

Nissin Di700A Flash and Air 1 Commander for SONY - in depth look at this combination for SONY cameras

Portraits and Lighting - This page looks at calibrating speedlights, using light modifiers and setting up off-camera lighting

Uses for Flash - This section, originally focusses on the Nikon 1 Series, looks at how flash can be used effectively in a variety of circumstances.