This guide to on- and off-camera flash picks up where Understanding Exposure leaves off, helping free photographers from the limitations of 'auto'; to get the images they want when natural light isn't enough. For the many amateur photographers afraid to venture past natural lighting, here is the book that will finally help them explore the exciting possibilities of artificial light. In his trademark easy-to-understand style, Bryan Peterson explains not only how flash works, but how to go beyond 'TTL'; automatic flash exposure to master manual flash, allowing readers to control the quality, shape and direction of light for a perfect exposure, every time.
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Bryan Peterson is a phenomenon in how-to photography, with more than half a million books sold, including Amphoto's #1 bestselling title of all time, Understanding Exposure. He also ranks as one of the bestselling authors in the entire category, from any publisher. A professional photographer and internationally known instructor, he is also the author of Learning to See Creatively, Understanding Digital Photography Beyond Portraiture and Understanding Close-Up Photography. He is also the founder of the online photography school The Perfect Picture School of Photography (ppsop.com). He lives in Chicago, Illinois.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Pat Dennehy
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An excellent publication.Easy to read and more importantly easy to understand. When one reads this and puts his suggestions into practice the results are immediate.It is a brilliant practical guide which is free from technical jargon and takes the reader on a step by step course to a better understanding of the subject which leads ultimately to better photographs.A must have for any library.
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By TNS
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As an amateur photographer I enjoyed 'Understanding Flash Photography' and found it very informative. This book (covers very briefly and) continues forward from his simple concepts/ explanations from his book `Understanding Exposure', (a book that I would recommend for people who are new to photography.)
Bryan explains when to use Flash, how to use flash in camera TTL and manual mode, guide numbers, the Slow Sync flash, fill light, Bounce flash, Rear-Curtain Sync etc (the common modes that are found with flash). There are a lot of pictures to illustrate the `issues' involved.
The book is very good and is geared to DSLR camera beginners in flash and intermediate users but not advanced users e.g. he does not go into depth about off-camera flash and positioning and multiple flash units / studio setups or macro flash.
Bryan explains when to use Flash, how to use flash in camera TTL and manual mode, guide numbers, the Slow Sync flash, fill light, Bounce flash, Rear-Curtain Sync etc (the common modes that are found with flash). There are a lot of pictures to illustrate the `issues' involved.
The book is very good and is geared to DSLR camera beginners in flash and intermediate users but not advanced users e.g. he does not go into depth about off-camera flash and positioning and multiple flash units / studio setups or macro flash.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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The book is as good as Bryan's other books, targeted at amateurs who want to learn more and improve. It covers the subject very well, giving information and hints.
It is enlightening in some aspects and gives good explanation on flash photography, features and specifications of electronic flash, as well as how to use flash in manual mode.
It is enlightening in some aspects and gives good explanation on flash photography, features and specifications of electronic flash, as well as how to use flash in manual mode.
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NIce book
Nice book but the author could have made it easier for the amateur or beginner to understand, I found that he waffled. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Ian Johnson
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Brill !
I really rate Peterson. Lots of great ideas to try, lots of tips and great books full of great colour photographs. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Hammy
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Clear and Easy to Follow
Bryan Peterson has an easy style which means that this book can used for bedtime reading or as a technical manual. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Stephen J. Oneil
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Aha!
For so many years my quite expensive flash unit has stayed in my camera bag unused because whenever I did try it I hated the results. No more. Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. Miles
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Quick review
Seems an old book now, Nikon based (I'm Canon). IMHO better books of flash photography out there that deal with the topic much better
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Published 1 month ago by Ag Miller
2.0 out of 5 stars
Rich photograpers only!
This book is dominated by one flash unit only, the top of the range Nikon SB-900. It has now been replaced by the SB-910 which trades on Amazon for £320. Read more
Published 2 months ago by D. G. Martin
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Book
A very well written and illustrated book with easy to understand instructions. Once you have read it any fear of using flash should disappear.
Published 2 months ago by Tony Staples
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good reading
Gives a excellent insight into flash photography. Highly recommended. Would be a good gift to give to a friend or fellow student.
Published 3 months ago by buky
3.0 out of 5 stars
A little dissapointed
I've read 3 of Bryans books prior to this and enjoyed them all. This one though was not so good.
As said before, there is a lot of repetition which gets a bit boring after a... Read more
As said before, there is a lot of repetition which gets a bit boring after a... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr Elliott J Coleman
5.0 out of 5 stars
sets it out simply
This book sets out how to use electronic ttl flash in a very simple manner. Your head will not spin because the ideas are laid out in small bite sized chunks and it is camera type... Read more
Published 4 months ago by B. Zabavnik
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